The department provides students with a quality and distinguished tertiary level experience that meets global standards of education and training. Several courses offered by other Knox Community College programmes are supported and facilitated by the members of the department. Our programmes are accredited by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) and quality checked by the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ).

Current Programme Offerings:

Bachelor of Science in Social Work- full-time – 4 years.
Associate of Science in Social Work-full-time/part-time -2 years.
Currently, students in 3rd & 4th year are completing the Bachelor of Education (Primary) programme.
CAPE Subject: Caribbean Studies
CSEC Subject: Social Studies

Head of Department (HOD): Dr. Evora Mais Thompson evora.thompson@kcc.edu.jm

Faculty Members: Ms. S. Allen; Mrs. C. Brown Nunes; Mrs. T. Forbes-Brown; Ms. S. Gooden; Ms. S. Stanley; Dr. D. Tomlin; Ms. C. Walfall, Ms. D. Williams

Events and Activities:

Knox Community College Social Work Students’ Association (KCCSWSA) meets on Thursdays at 4pm

Possible careers:

Educator/Teacher
Social Worker (general practice in communities, hospitals, schools)
Career Counselor
Mental Health Social Worker
Substance Abuse Counselor
Case Manager
Community Outreach Worker
Probation or Parole Officer
Adoption Specialist
Family Support Specialist