The educational objectives (EO) for the Bachelor degree in social work are:

EO1: Enable students to make effective interventions at the interaction points between individuals and their environments by drawing upon theories of human behavior and social system

EO2: Equip students with the ability to apply scientific research knowledge and skills in social work practice, in accordance with rapidly changing national and global conditions;

EO3: Develop the capacity to identify the needs of client systems, to evaluate these needs in line with social work ethical principles and standards, and to produce effective solutions to social problems;

EO4: Train competent graduates who are equipped with contemporary and universal knowledge and who embrace lifelong learning through a continuous improvement approach.

EO5: To support graduates in becoming individuals who are sensitive to social problems at the local, national, and global levels, solution-oriented, and actively engaged in social policy processes.

The Department of Social Work was established under the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences in the 2010–2011 academic year, admitting its first group of 10 students. The department produced its first graduates in 2014. In the 2014–2015 academic year, it separated from the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences and continued its education under the Faculty of Health Sciences. The social work education program consists of a one-year English preparatory program followed by four years of undergraduate study in social work.

As both a discipline and a profession, social work examines the complex interactions between individuals and their environments. The aim of social work is to help every individual fully develop their potential, enrich their life, and prevent dysfunction. The social work profession is focused on problem-solving and change. Accordingly, social workers serve as agents of change in the lives of the individuals, families, and communities they work with, as well as in society at large. Social work represents an interrelated system of values, theory, and practice. The values of social work reflect the national and international ethical principles of the profession.

Social work addresses barriers, inequalities, and injustices that exist within society. It responds to crises and emergencies as well as to everyday personal and social problems. Consistent with its holistic focus on people and their environments, social work employs a variety of skills, techniques, and activities. Social work interventions range from person-centered psychosocial processes to involvement in social policy, planning, and development. These include counseling, clinical social work, group work, social pedagogical work, and family therapy, as well as efforts to help people in communities gain access to services and resources. Interventions may also involve social and political actions aimed at influencing institutional will, community organization, social policy, and economic development.

The holistic focus of social work is universal, but the priorities of social work practice may vary from country to country and over time, depending on cultural, historical, and socio-economic conditions.

The curriculum includes both theoretical and practical courses. Theoretical courses are taught using contemporary methods such as lectures, group discussions, role-playing, and case analyses. In practical courses, students are encouraged to apply theoretical knowledge to practice, helping them develop professional skills and attitudes. In the core methods of the social work profession -casework, group work, community organization, and social work administration- students complete field placements in various social service institutions in Cyprus and abroad, under the supervision of field instructors.

Practical research courses are conducted in small groups under the supervision of an academic advisor, enabling students to gain experience in producing scientific knowledge on social issues and social services.

The measurement and evaluation methods applied for each course are defined in the "Syllabus" prepared by the relevant faculty member/s and included in the Information package. Regarding exams and course grades, relevant articles of Cyprus International University Associate Degree, Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations are applied

(https://sis.ciu.edu.tr/regulations-and-forms/regulations/211?ZhKoCbpKgH6FNZQJJA3CxT2giXRZNt2aJoWO)

In order to graduate from the undergraduate program, it is necessary to succeed in all of the courses listed in the curriculum of the program by getting the grade at least D/ S with a minimum 240 ECTS (142 in national credits) and completed a  summer training in a specified duration and quality and to have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00. 

In order to graduate from the undergraduate program, it is necessary to succeed in all of the courses listed in the curriculum of the program by getting the grade at least D/ S with  240 ECTS (142 in national credits) and completed a summer training in a specified duration and quality and to have a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00

TR Applicants

TR Students who are successful in the exams conducted by the Higher Education Council Student Selection and Placement Center (ÖSYM) and are entitled to enroll in our university in line with their preferences can complete the registration process with the necessary documents for registration from our Registration and Liaison Offices throughout Turkey or from the Registrar's Office on campus.

TRNC Applicants

TRNC citizens and TR citizen candidate students who have completed their entire high school education in TRNC. They are placed in undergraduate programs in line with their success in the CIU Student Placement and Scholarship Ranking Exam and the programs they prefer.

Students who are successful in the exam can register from the TRNC Marketing Office.

International

International Applicants

International Applicants can directly apply online to our undergraduate programs using the application portal.

Graduates of the program have employment opportunities in a wide range of institutions and organizations. Social workers, who are knowledgeable about the structure and problems of the society in which they live, can contribute to the formulation and planning of social policies, and serve as planners, managers, researchers, and practitioners in social service settings within public institutions, local governments, and non-governmental organizations.

Graduates can work in Turkey in nursing homes, orphanages, and rehabilitation centers affiliated with the Social Services and Child Protection Agency, as well as in the Ministries of Justice, Health, Labor and Social Security, and National Education. They may also be employed in the field of industrial relations and in local government projects aimed at vulnerable and disadvantaged groups.

Similarly, graduates of the program can find employment as social workers in public institutions, local governments, and organizations providing social services in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) and other countries. In addition, graduates of the Department of Social Work may pursue an academic career as lecturers and researchers in higher education institutions.

The measurement and evaluation methods applied for each course are defined in the "Syllabus" prepared by the relevant faculty member/s and included in the Information package. Regarding exams and course grades, relevant articles of Cyprus International University Associate Degree, Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations are applied.

(https://sis.ciu.edu.tr/regulations-and-forms/regulations/211?ZhKoCbpKgH6FNZQJJA3CxT2giXRZNt2aJoWO)

The Structure of Observed Learning Outcomes (SOLO) Taxonomy is a widely used framework for systematically categorizing the progressive complexity of students' understanding of a subject. It serves as a tool for educators to assess cognitive development, design effective learning activities, and structure assessments that align with increasing levels of comprehension and critical thinking.

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