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PAD402Management Sciences2 Unitsintermediate

Social Welfare Administration In Nigeria

This course provides an in-depth exploration of social welfare administration within the Nigerian context. It examines the historical development of social welfare, its philosophical underpinnings, and its practical application across various social services. Key areas covered include social policy, housing, education, health, and social security. The course also analyzes the roles of governmental and non-governmental organizations in addressing social problems and promoting sustainable human development in Nigeria.

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156h

Study Time

13

Weeks

12h

Per Week

none

Math Level

Course Keywords

Social WelfareSocial PolicyAdministrationNigeriaSocial Security

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level

Builds on foundational knowledge

65%

intermediate

📚

Math Level

No Math

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Learning Type

Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Social Welfare

2

Social Policy

3

Social Administration

4

History of Social Work

5

Social Security

6

The Health Sector

7

Education and Social Welfare

8

Housing and Urban Development

9

Non-Governmental Organizations

10

Criminology and Terrorism

11

International Organizations

12

Regional Organizations

Total Topics12 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

tutor-marked assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

final examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Social Worker

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Social Welfare Administrator

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Policy Analyst

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Community Development Officer

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Public Health Administrator

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Government AgenciesNon-Profit OrganizationsHealthcareEducationCommunity Development

Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week

1

Module 1: Introduction and Conceptual Clarification

4h

Unit 1: Introduction

4 study hours

•Read the introduction to Social Welfare and Social Welfare Administration.
•Understand the meaning of social welfare, social policy, social security, social services and social welfare administration.
•Describe the role of colonialism and the Great Depression of the 1930s on social welfare and social security.

Week

2

Module 1: Introduction and Conceptual Clarification

4h

Unit 2: Social Welfare

4 study hours

•Study Social Welfare in The Era of Science and The Renaissance.
•Examine Social Welfare in The Industrial Revolution Era.
•Explore The Charity Organisation Society (COS) in History of Social Welfare.

Week

3

Module 1: Introduction and Conceptual Clarification

4h

Unit 3: Social Policy

4 study hours

•Understand Social Policy and its importance.
•Differentiate between Administration and Social Welfare Administration.
•Explore Social Welfare and Social Security.

Week

4

Module 1: Introduction and Conceptual Clarification

4h

Unit 4: Social Services

4 study hours

•Study Social Welfare and Social Services.
•Understand Social Work and Social Welfare Administration.
•Answer review questions for Section 1.

Week

5

Module 2: History of Social Work and Social Welfare Administration

4h

Unit 1: History of Social Work

4 study hours

•Define Social Work.
•Describe the goals of Social Work as a Science of Social Welfare.
•Discuss the various branches of Social Work.

Week

6

Module 2: History of Social Work and Social Welfare Administration

4h

Unit 2: Social Work and Social Welfare

4 study hours

•Discuss the History of Social Work.
•Establish how Social work is related to Social Welfare, Social Policy and Social Services.
•Study Social Work Methodology.

Week

7

Module 2: History of Social Work and Social Welfare Administration

4h

Unit 3: Social Work as a Profession

4 study hours

•Understand Social Work as a Profession.
•Study Social Work as a Practice.
•Answer review questions for Section 2.

Week

8

Module 3: Social Policy and Social Welfare Administration

4h

Unit 1: Social Policy and Social Welfare

4 study hours

•Explain the meaning of social policy and how it connects with social welfare.
•Provide the goals of Social Welfare Administration.
•Explain the ‗POSDCoRB' approach to social welfare administration.

Week

9

Module 3: Social Policy and Social Welfare Administration

4h

Unit 2: Importance of Social Policy

4 study hours

•Understand the importance of social policy to social welfare administration.
•Identify the factors that shape the social welfare policies of a state.
•List the essential components of social policy planning.

Week

10

Module 3: Social Policy and Social Welfare Administration

4h

Unit 3: Role of Social Policy

4 study hours

•Describe the role of social policy in social development.
•Answer review questions for Section 4.
•Study History of Social Welfare Administration In Nigeria.

Week

11

Module 5: History of Social Welfare Administration in Nigeria

4h

Unit 1: History of Social Welfare

4 study hours

•Understand the origin of Nigerian social welfare system.
•Discuss the role of colonialism in the development of the idea of rationalized social welfare in colonial Nigeria.
•Trace the history of the major social welfare institutions to the colonial era.

Week

12

Module 5: History of Social Welfare Administration in Nigeria

4h

Unit 2: Structure of Social Welfare

4 study hours

•Describe the structure and hierarchy of the social welfare institutions in Nigeria.
•Explore The Emergence of Nigeria's Social Security System.
•Answer Review Questions for Section 5.

Week

13

Module 6: The Health Sector and Social Welfare Administration in Nigeria

4h

Unit 1: The Health Sector

4 study hours

•Discuss the history of the health sector in Nigeria.
•Explain the role of the health sector in social welfare administration.
•Describe the structure of the health sector and hierarchy of the institutions saddled with the responsibility of providing qualitative health care services to Nigerians.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Create a timeline of key events in the history of social welfare administration in Nigeria, focusing on policy changes and their impacts.

2

Develop concept maps linking social policy, social administration, and social welfare, illustrating their interrelationships and dependencies.

3

Practice applying the POSDCORB framework to analyze the administration of a specific social welfare program in Nigeria.

4

Compare and contrast the roles of governmental and non-governmental organizations in social welfare delivery, using case studies to illustrate their effectiveness.

5

Review the key provisions of the Employees' Compensation Act, 2010, and understand its implications for workers' rights and social security.

6

Focus on understanding the objectives and functions of international organizations like WHO, UNESCO, and UNICEF, and their contributions to social welfare in Nigeria.

7

Prepare by reviewing all the review questions at the end of each section.

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