The Arts (Social Work) program is developed to create professionals in
social work who are qualified to exert transforming influence in the
society through academic teaching, research, community
engagement, and social action.
The program aims to produce professionals who are qualified to
exert a transformative influence in society through academic
teaching, research, community engagement, and social action.
Social work is an evolving profession in PNG, and it plays a significant role in protecting citizens from all forms of exploitation by helping them understand their rights, as well as in rehabilitating
those in society who are troubled.
The units in the program, are
specifically offered in six areas, namely, pastoral care and
counselling skills, public policy and analysis (PNG and
international), issues of marginalization and social justice, including
the social teachings of the Church, advocacy and community
welfare, community development and adult literacy and
empowerment, and gender, peace and conflict studies.
The aim of the program is to contribute to the PNG workforce a
steady stream of graduates who are capable of working in the ever
expanding social and religious sectors in PNG.
It is a four-year program and offered in an eight-semester format. 480 credit points are required to complete it successfully. Students need to complete a total of 32 core units during the course period.








