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SW&D Motto:

For dynamic and culturally competent social work leaders focused on transformation, empowerment and sustainable development social work practices for Aruba and the global

community.

University of Aruba La Salle Building / C.E.C J. E. Irausquinplein 4 / P.O. Box 5 Oranjestad, Aruba Tel: +(297) 526-2200 Fax: +(297) 583-1770

Apex Building L.G. Smith Blv. 158 / P.O Box 5 Oranjestad, Aruba Tel: +(297) 526-2200 Fax: +(297) 582-4617

Contact: FAS Dean Mieke de Droog PhD: mieke.de.droog@ua.aw Telephone: +297 5262214 Program Manager: Dr. Luc Alofs: luc.alofs@ua.aw Social Work core team: Clementia Eugene MSW: clementia.eugene@ua.aw Nicole Hart MSc: nicole.hart@ua.aw Ricky Hoek MA: ricky.hoek@ua.aw Kimberley Wever MSc: kimberley.wever@ua.aw Valerie Maduro MA: valerie.maduro@ua.aw

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.1 The University of Aruba and Faculties 6

1.2 Objectives of the University 6

2. The Governance of the University of Aruba 7

2.1 Rector 7

2.2 Advisory Board 7

2.3 Faculty Council 7

3. Educational Organization 7

3.1 Application and re-application 7

3.2 Registration for almost graduated students 8

3.3 Registration period 8

3.4 Change in personal information 8

3.5 Student identification card (ID) 8

3.6 UA E-mail 8

3.7 Lectures and learning 8

3.8 Reading, self-study and literature 9

3.9 Attendance 9

3.10 Class hours 9

3.11 Exams and re-exams 9

3.12 Appeal 10

3.13 Requests for Exemption 10

3.14 Degree and graduation requirements 10

3.15 Withdrawal 10

3.16 Exam fee 10

3.17 Partial tuition fees refund 10

4. Facilities of the University 11

4.1 Office of Student Affairs 11

4.2 Office of Educational Affairs 12

4.3 Reception 12

4.4 Office of International Affairs 13

4.5 Center for Lifelong Learning 13

4.4 Library 14

4.5 ICT Facilities 14

4.5.1 Printing, Copying and Scanning 14

4.5.2 Student Email and Online Storage 15

4.6 Office of International Affairs 15

4.7 Center for Quality 15

4.8 Center for Lifelong Learning 16

4.9 Quality 16

5. Students 16

5.1 Student organizations 16

5.1.1 KIWANIS International Circle K 16

5.1.2 SUA Studentenvereniging Universiteit van Aruba 17

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5.1.3 Social Work Student Board 17

5.2 Student award ceremony 17

6. The Faculty of Arts and Science 18

6.1 Mission 18

6.2 FAS Dean and Vice-Dean 19

6.3 Other Services 19

6.4 Curriculum design Principles 19

6.5 Identity 19

6.6 Multi-level Goals 20

6.7 Transversal Lines 21

6.8 Core competencies 22

6.9 The curriculum structure 23

7. Department of Social Work and Development 24

7.1 Lecturers 24

7.2 Mission statement 25

7.3 Development as Conceptual framework for the program 25

7.4 Program Objectives 26

7.5 Graduate Profile 27

7.6 Core Competencies 27

7.7 Career Opportunities 28

7.8 Admission Requirements 29

7.9. Year planning 30

8 Curriculum 32

8.1 Overview of the program 32

8.1.1 General Education Component (GE) 32

8.1.2 Core Curriculum Component (CC) 32

8.1.3 Profession and Society Practice Component (PSP) 32

8.1.4 Electives 33

8.2 Final Research 34

8.3 Study Progress Assistance 34

8.4 Graduation 35

8.4.1 The Field Practice III Portfolio 35

8.4.2 Defense of 11 Core Competencies 35

8.4.3 The Final Research Project 36

9. Program Description 36

9.1 Year and Semester Themes 36

9.2 Structure of the four-year program 37

9.2.1 The first year 37

9.2.2 The second year 37

9.2.3 The third year 37

9.2.4 The fourth year 38

9.3 Modules per year and semester with brief descriptions 38

9.3.1 Year one curriculum 39

9.3.2 Year two curriculum 45

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9.3.4 Year four curriculum 58

Literature List 2020-2021 63

BACHELOR 1 Literature List 63

BACHELOR 2 Literature List 65

BACHELOR 3 Literature list 68

BACHELOR 4 Literature list 69

Appendices 72 Appendix A: Exam Rules 73 Appendix B: Final Research Rules and Regulations 96 Appendix C: Field Practice Rules and Regulations 101 Appendix D: Guidelines for Free Electives 113

Appendix E: Graduation Procedures and Guideline 115

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1. Introduction

1.1 The University of Aruba and Faculties

The University of Aruba (UA) opened its doors in September 1988. The establishment and organization of the UA are arranged by the State Ordinance University of Aruba (LUA), AB 1988, 100, as amended by AB 1996, 72. The Faculty of Law (FdR), the first faculty provides academic training in Aruban law. In the academic year 2006 - 2007 the curriculum was amended to a Bachelor - Master structure. In the beginning of September 2006, the three-year Bachelor in Aruban law was introduced, followed by a Master in Aruban law in the academic year 2008-2009.

The academic year 1993-1994 saw the birth of the Faculty for Accounting, Finance and Marketing (FEF), the UA’s second faculty. The FEF offers programs in Accounting & Finance and Marketing, each is a four-year undergraduate program. In the academic year 2004-2005 a third faculty: Faculty of Hospitality and Tourism Management Studies (FHTMS) started. This faculty offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in the areas of Hospitality and Tourism Management, International Tourism Management and International Business. In 2008, the first cohort of the faculty’s two-year MBA program entered the University.

Our youngest faculty is the Faculty of Arts and Science (FAS). The FAS is set up as a multi- program faculty. In the academic year 2009-2010, FAS launched the bachelor's programs Social Work and Development (SW&D) and Organization, Governance and Management (OGM). In 2013 the Bachelor of Education in Math was introduced, and finally in 2019 the Bachelor of Science in SISSTEM (Sustainable Island Solutions through Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) was initiated.

The aim of the UA is to offer various forms of academic and higher education through its faculties. Faculties also conduct research on Aruban social processes. The results are shared with the Aruban and international community through education, publications, symposia, lectures and other activities.

1.2 Objectives of the University

By offering higher education, the University has the task to:

a. Prepare students for social functions which require higher education; and b. Promote understanding of the relationship between science and social responsibility to the

students. Furthermore, the University of Aruba promotes and provides both on- and off-island

scientific education for those who wish to study at higher educational institutions. This is often in collaboration with other esteemed academic institutions.

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2. The Governance of the University of Aruba

The University of Aruba is governed by a Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees promotes education and science and oversees the operations of the University.

The current Board consists of the following members:

The current Board consists of the following members: Ms. Sharin Luydens, President Curator Mr. Henry Koolman, Vice-President Curator Mr. Angelo Brete, Curator Dr. Haime Croes, Curator Contact address Board of Trustees J. Irausquinplein 4 / P.O. Box 5 Oranjestad, Aruba

2.1 Rector

The Rector is responsible for directing and supervising the daily operations within the UA. As far as education and research are concerned, the Rector communicates with other centers of knowledge on behalf of the University. The secretariat of the Rector can be reached by tel. no. +(297) 526-2202.

2.2 Advisory Board

The Advisory Board promotes the general interests of education and academia in particular. The Advisory Board consists of the Rector and the Deans of the Faculties. The Rector is the chair.

2.3 Faculty Council

Each Faculty has a Faculty Council. The Faculty Council is responsible for the education and research of the Faculty. The chairman of the Faculty Council is elected by the Council for the duration of one academic year and has the title of Dean of the Faculty. The Faculty Councils are formed from all levels within a Faculty, namely the academic personnel and /or lecturers, full time and part time, the non-academic personnel and students.

3. Educational Organization

3.1 Application and re-application

The right to attend and participate in classes and examinations at the University is obtained per academic year by applying or re-applying as a student and pay tuition on time. Acceptance of the application or re-application form does not mean registration or admission. Each

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application requires the approval of the Dean of the Faculty. Creating the student ID after payment of tuition completes the registration.

3.2 Registration for almost graduated students

Students who graduate after June 30 but before the official opening of the new academic year (the second Friday in September), fall in the current academic year are not required to register for the new academic year. Students who should submit their Final Research before August 15th and receive a passing grade are eligible to defend the Core Competencies before the opening of the academic year (second Friday of September). For refund of tuition fees see 3.17 “Partial Tuition Fees Refund”. More detailed information about the (re-) application procedure can be obtained from the Office of Student Affairs (see 4.1).

3.3 Registration period

A student has a maximum of six (6) years to complete SW&D. This period starts on the day after the registration is completed. In exceptional cases, it is possible to deviate from the established deadlines. For an extension, the student must send a written request to the Board of Trustees of the UA.

3.4 Change in personal information

Students should inform the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) of any change in their personal data. The OSA will make the relevant changes in the administration and notify internal departments and the Faculty.

3.5 Student identification card (ID)

Students only have permission to attend lectures, take (re) examinations and participate in internships or graduation projects if they are in the possession of a valid Student ID issued after registration and tuition payment. Occasional students or auditors need special permission for this type of arrangement. It has to be granted separately and the occasional student or auditor must be able to show it at all times. If a student identification card has been lost, stolen, damaged or if a student wants to replace a current picture, a new student identification card may be issued after the payment of AWG 25.00.

3.6 UA E-mail

Every registered student will obtain an e-mail address of the UA. The UA will use this e-mail address to communicate with students.

3.7 Lectures and learning

In accordance with Article 3 of the Lb FAS lectures may be conducted in English, Dutch, Papiamento or Spanish. The lectures are organized as interactive working sessions in which students are expected to be prepared and to participate actively in the class discussions.

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Students are therefore advised to be prepared (have homework, readings, assignments, etc., done) before coming to class. Active class participation and class discussions are essential for completing all modules. Randomly inviting students to comment on a topic or provide a presentation are an integral and natural element of class hours. So, do not be surprised if the lecturer invites you in front of the class to make a short presentation on the chapter (s) you had to read for that day. During any given session, the lecturer may decide to give a pop-quiz (unexpected short test based on study material).

3.8 Reading, self-study and literature

Each module will have a list of mandatory and recommended literature. Some modules will have a reader, while others require that students purchase text books. It is important that you order your books and readers in time, so you will have them at the start of the module. You have to realize that most books you will need have to purchase from the U.S.A and there will be a couple of weeks between ordering and receiving books. For a module of for example 1 ECTS it is required that students read a minimum of 50 to 60 pages of literature. Most bachelor students read 5-7 pages an hour. One ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) stands for 28 study hours.

3.9 Attendance

Attendance and participation are vital elements of active student learning, and significantly enhance your chances of successfully completing a module and the program. Students need to have a minimum of 80% class attendance in order to write a final exam or obtain a final grade. Due to the short and intensive period of learning, students are advised to start acquainting themselves with all materials at the beginning of each semester. Mastering the materials and topics to be discussed in class is essential for passing the final exam. It is recommended that students do not wait until the end of the module to prepare and study for the final exams as this significantly increases anxiety and stress.

3.10 Class hours

Each class session is 2 hours. The schedules of the study program will be provided to students in advance of the commencement of classes.

3.11 Exams and re-exams

Students must register for the module for which the student wants to take exams. This must be done in OSIRIS. Registration for an exam or re-exam, in OSIRIS starts two weeks before, and ends three days before the Mid-term and Final Exam week. Students are required to show a valid Student ID while taking the exam. Students may participate in exams and re-exams, only if they comply with all the conditions stated in the Examination Regulations. For more detailed information regarding exams and re-exams consult the Examination Regulations (see Annex).

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Students may participate in exams and re-exams, only if they comply with all the conditions stated in the Examination Regulations. For more detailed information regarding exams and re-exams consult the Examination Regulations (see Appendices).

3.12 Appeal

Students, who are directly affected in their interests by a decision under the first paragraph of Article 33 of the State Ordinance University of Aruba, or the unreasonably long absence thereof, may appeal to the Appeals Committee. A decision under the preceding paragraph shall include the assessment of a project, a thesis or internship report. For further details please consult the dean.

3.13 Requests for Exemption

Requests for exemption from exams or parts of an exam during the academic year are to be submitted to the FAS Exam Committee (fas.examcommittee@ua.aw).

3.14 Degree and graduation requirements

The ‘Bachelor of Arts’ degree is awarded to students who meet the criteria as stipulated in the Examination Regulations for the programs Social Work and Development.

3.15 Withdrawal

If a student withdraws from the Faculty, the OSA must be informed. The student must complete an exit form. This form is available at the OSA and OEA offices and must be submitted to the OSA. The OSA will inform the Faculties and the OEA about the withdrawal. The student is also recommended to participate in an exit interview. The information obtained can be used to serve students better in the future.

3.16 Exam fee

For each graduation exam, an exam fee is due, which must be paid by deposit on the account of the UA: RBC Bank, account number 30.58.646, stating the name of the exam that you want to take and your student number. For taking regular exams no fee is required. The amount must be paid not later than one month before the examination date (graduation). Failing to pay will result in not awarding the diploma.

3.17 Partial tuition fees refund

Depending on the month in which the student graduates, the student may qualify for (partial) refund of tuition fees. Students can contact OSA for more information. In the event that students, due to illness or other exceptional circumstances beyond their control are unable to attend lectures for a minimum period of six months, in the current academic year, they may be entitled to restitution of one tenth of the tuition for each month in which they were unable to

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attend the lectures. In the case where a student dies during the academic year, the heirs receive the refund.

3.18 Auditors

Registration as an auditor to attend a program or part thereof is possible, if in the opinion of the Rector the quality of the education is not jeopardized. On the auditors’ request a statement is issued containing a list of courses taken, the period during which this was done and the results of the assessments. The completed assessments do not have the status of an examination. Moreover, this status cannot be acquired by conversion of the registration of auditor to enrolled student. For the same reason, no exemption is granted for the courses taken as an auditor. The auditor pays a registration fee and tuition. For more detailed information about the registration procedure please contact the Student Administration at the Office of Student Affairs. You can contact them at phone 5262255 or 5262256.

4. Facilities of the University

4.1 Office of Student Affairs

The responsibilities of the OSA are: recruitment of prospective students, application and registration process, withdrawal, branding and marketing of the University of Aruba. The OSA is committed in fostering an integrated learning experience which will help students reach their educational, personal, and professional aspirations. From the entire team at the OSA we encourage you to embrace your college years and make the best use of opportunities at the University of Aruba to change, grow, and transform yourself so you are prepared to contribute to an ever-changing world. Get involved: We encourage student to get involved with the different student organizations such as: Kiwanis Circle K international service club (CKI), Student council (SUA), University of Aruba Toast Masters Club. Student development funds(SDF): Students of the University of Aruba are offered exciting opportunities in connection to their study or other related academic experiences, which will help their personal development, build their knowledge, and expand their horizons. These opportunities are often jeopardized out due to financial constraints. The purpose of the Student Development Fund is to assist start-up projects or initiatives which contribute to the objective of overall student development at the University of Aruba. Official withdrawal: An official withdrawal is a complete withdrawal where a student who has followed the appropriate procedures ceases to attend all classes. The university recognizes that sometimes students have no alternative but to leave the school due to man and various legitimate reasons.

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Withdrawal procedure: Students are encouraged to inform their Dean if they consider withdrawing from the program. If a student decides to withdraw they are advised to have a conversation with their student counselor, who will provide them with the withdrawal form and procedures. If the student does not favor a conversation they are asked to go online and complete the withdrawal form and exit interview. Once the forms are properly completed, the student is asked to pass by OSA with their forms and student identification card.

Important dates:

➢ Application period: May 15 -July 15 ➢ Deadline first payment: September 1 ➢ Deadline second payment: January 5 ➢ Student Award Ceremony: Last Friday of October ➢ Introduction week (O-week): Third week in August ➢ Information days: April & November

For more information, contact OSA at osa@ua.aw or pass by the office or at tel. no. +(297) 5262257, +(297) 5262256, or +(297) 5262255.

4.2 Office of Educational Affairs

The Office of Educational Affairs (OEA) is responsible for the educational administration of the faculties. OEA uses OSIRIS (a Student Progress Tracking System) to support its administration processes, such as registration for courses and exams and grade administration. You can get to OSIRIS through the UA website and choose OSIRIS Student or download the OSIRIS App. We recommend downloading the OSIRIS App on your phone so that you stay up to date with your grades, your schedule and have easy access to registration for courses and exams. For more information, you can e-mail OEA at oea@ua.aw or call us at telephone 5262261, 5262262, 5262263, or 5262264.

4.3 Reception

Readers

If necessary, readers can be ordered at the reception and need to be ordered at least one week prior to the start of a course as they can take three to five working days to deliver. Those students who do not order on time are responsible for the reproduction of the material as only the amount of copies ordered and paid for is produced. Printing credit can also be bought at the reception. The University's reception office is open every day from 8:00-12:00 hrs. and from 13:00-16:00 hrs. More information is available at info@ua.aw or via telephone number 5262290.

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4.4 Office of International Affairs

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) is responsible for the coordination, management and support of the mobility programs, which entails preparing outgoing and incoming participants, external communication, (financial) administration and collecting feedback from participants. The office is also responsible for policy formulation and for the realization of the University’s overall internationalization strategy. Information Sessions: The OIA offers an information session at the beginning of each semester. The information sessions are open to all students of the university who want to learn about the international opportunities that are available to them and the procedures they need to follow to apply. Erasmus grants: Every year students can apply for an Erasmus grant. Students have the possibility to take advantage of the study abroad agreements between the UA and its partner universities. It is a great opportunity to gain a different perspective not only on academic subjects but also in real world experience, most notably to learn about a different culture, learn a new language and to grow and develop personally. All that adds to giving the student a competitive edge later in the workforce. Important dates:

1st of April: Application deadline for Fall semester 1st of October: Application deadline for Spring Semester 1st of April: Exchange application deadline 15th of April: Summer school application deadline

The office is open between 8:00 AM- 12:00 PM and from 1:00 PM- 5:00 PM. For more information please contact us at oia@ua.aw or visit http://www.ua.aw/international/.

4.5 Center for Lifelong Learning

The Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) at the University of Aruba (UA) is inspired by UNESCO vision for higher education which is “to provide opportunities for learning throughout life”. CLL mission is that of “Enabling Growth” on a professional as well as personal level. This way we are able to link the University’s provision to the wider Aruban Community. The Center for Lifelong Learning offers a rich array of programs such as: Post Academic Courses (PAO), lectures, workshops, seminars, summer schools and (short-) courses. The different programs are designed to meet the needs of your busy schedule and often take place on weekday’s evenings. CLL’s goal is to provide quality programs that challenge, inform, entertain and enrich the lives of everyone. Student discount UA Students are eligible to receive a reduction of 75% on selected programs.

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Contact us Feel free to contact us at 526 2258 or email cll@ua.aw . For an overview of our upcoming events please visit the University of Aruba’s website: www.ua.aw

4.4 Library

The library is open on working days from 08:00 to 21.00 hrs. and on Saturdays from 9:00 to 13.00 hrs. Entrance to the library is complimentary and the general public has access to books, journals and other library material, however, borrowing publications is limited to holders of a valid student card and subject to the library’s lending conditions. The library may also be of assistance to enter online databases, like SAGE online journals, JSTOR, Emerald Premium, and EBSCO. More information is available at: http://www.ua.aw/ua/getPagepage/library.html and by e-mail library@ua.aw or by telephone 5262209, 5262208, or 5262207.

4.5 ICT Facilities

The computer room, located on the second floor of the La Salle building of the university, has dual purposes; it is not only a computer lab, but also a classroom for courses where computer access is an integral part of the course or class. Computers are also available in the library.

The computers have the following programs installed: Browsers (Mozilla Firefox, Chrome, IE); Adobe PDF Reader; MS Office Professional 2016 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access); Quickbooks Premier: Accountant Edition 2015; IBM SPSS Statistics Version 24; CC Adobe Illustrator 2014; CC Adobe Photoshop 2014; FX MathPack (Math); MathType 6 (Math); GeoGebra 5 (Math); NVivo 11. Eating, drinking and smoking are strictly prohibited in the computer rooms. Only students who have signed a user’s declaration are permitted to use the computer facilities. All other conditions for computer use are listed in the computer room. Complimentary Wireless Internet (WIFI) access is available throughout the UA campus. For more information apply at cc@ua.aw or at telephone 5262252.

4.5.1 Printing, Copying and Scanning

There is access to (mobile) printing, copying and scanning in the Library and in the Computer Room. To copy and print you need the following:

● Username ● PIN code: available at the reception facilitates (FMD) or

Computer Center (CC) ● Print credit: available at the reception

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4.5.2 Student Email and Online Storage Each student is assigned a university specific email address at the University of Aruba used for all UA communication. The student has the option to use Google Drive: this is a cloud storage service with a capacity of 30GB. This eliminates the need to use external storage devices such as USB sticks, minimizing the risk for viruses and losing your data and syncing data on different machines. The data on Google Drive is available from your smartphone, tablet or laptop. If there are any questions you can obtain more information by cc@ua.aw or by phone at 5262200, extension 252 or extension 253.

4.6 Office of International Affairs

The Office of International Affairs (OIA) is responsible for the coordination, management and support of the mobility programs, which entails preparing outgoing and incoming participants, external communication, (financial) administration and collecting feedback from participants. The office is also responsible for policy formulation and for the realization of the University’s overall internationalization strategy.

Information Sessions: The OIA offers an information session at the beginning of each semester. The information sessions are open to all students of the university who want to learn about the international opportunities that are available to them and the procedures they need to follow to apply. Erasmus grant: Every year students have the opportunity to apply for an Erasmus grant. Students have the possibility to take advantage of the study abroad agreements between the UA and its partner universities. It is a great opportunity to gain a different perspective not only on academic subjects but also in real world experience, most notably to learn about a different culture, learn a new language, to grow and develop personally and all that adds to giving the student a competitive edge later in the workforce. Important dates:

1st of April: Application deadline for Fall semester 1st of October: Application deadline for Spring Semester 1st of April: Exchange application deadline 15th of April: Summer school application deadline

The office is open between 8am – 12pm and from 1pm – 5pm. Contact info: oia@ua.aw

4.7 Center for Quality

The Faculty collaborates with the Center for Quality Assurance (CQA) to guarantee and permanently upgrade the quality of the program of study. This is done among other things, by means of evaluation of the different modules of the curriculum by students and lecturers.

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4.8 Center for Lifelong Learning

The Center for Lifelong Learning (CLL) at the University of Aruba (UA) is inspired by UNESCO vision for higher education which is “to provide opportunities for learning throughout life”. CLL mission is that of “Enabling Growth” on a professional as well as personal level. This way we are able to link the University’s provision to the wider Aruban Community. What we offer The Center for Lifelong Learning offers a rich array of programs such as: Post Academic Courses (PAO), lectures, workshops, seminars, summer schools and (short-) courses. The different programs are designed to meet the needs of your busy schedule and often take place on week @@day’s evenings. Our goal is to provide quality programs that challenge, inform, entertain and enrich the lives of everyone. Student discount UA Students are eligible to receive a reduction of 75% on selected programs. Contact us Feel free to contact us at 526 2258 or email cll@ua.aw. For an overview of our upcoming events please visit the University of Aruba’s website: www.ua.aw

4.9 Quality

The Faculty collaborates with the Center for Quality Assurance (CQA) to guarantee and permanently upgrade the quality of the program of study. This is done among other things, by means of evaluation of the different modules of the curriculum by students and lecturers. After each module students are requested to fill in a course and test evaluation forms. At the end of the academic year focus group meetings are organized during the closure event. These instruments are indispensable for the quality cycle of the program. Consequently students are encouraged to participate in these evaluation sessions.

5. Students

5.1 Student organizations

While academia is the primary area of concentration, the UA provides students the possibility to “unlock their creativity and potentials.” We recognize that time spent at the UA is also an opportunity to make new friends and gain new life experiences. The Faculties and OSA offer support to five student organizations, namely; the Student Council (SUA), the Kiwanis International Circle K (service club), the Parlamento Hubenil, the Sports Club and the university student magazine team called UNIA MAGAZINE. Students are encouraged to get involved with the many opportunities the University has to offer and explore their talents.

5.1.1 KIWANIS International Circle K The Circle K is a service organization through which students can take action in the community and at the University. As club members, you learn more about the needs of the Aruban community and the University students and develop hands on activities to address these

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problems. As a sponsored program of the Kiwanis club of Palm Beach and supported by the University, Circle K shares the focus of serving the children of the world. You can make a difference by joining Circle K. Find us on Facebook, or attend our meetings every third Tuesday at the University of Aruba, or contact us via email address: CircleK.Aruba@ua.aw.

5.1.2 SUA Studentenvereniging Universiteit van Aruba Besides the student representatives of each faculty that are members of the various Faculty Councils, where all issues concerning the Faculty are discussed, there is another body of representation for students. Since November 2011 the SUA is recognized as the official independent student council of the University of Aruba. The student council has an advisory function and meets regularly. Feel free to contact SUA at email address: sua@ua.aw.

5.1.3 Social Work Student Board The Department of Social Work and Development has a Social Work Student Board consisting of class representatives and an elected executive. The objectives of the Board are as follows: (1) to give voice to matters affecting SW&D students; (2) to promote student leadership; (3) to organize activities that promote student life and community service and (4) to support the Department and faculty in the planning and implementation of academic programs and activities that may be organized from time to time. Through the Board, there are possibilities to form other clubs and societies of interest to the general student population.

5.2 Student award ceremony

The UA organizes a Student Award ceremony on a yearly basis. This ceremony is intended for students that excel in extra-curricular activities in cultural settings and in services rendered to the community. Students who are considered for the award, must have leadership capacities. More information on student award can be obtained at osa@ua.aw or, on Facebook.

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6. The Faculty of Arts and Science

The FAS offers a substantial expansion of the possibilities for higher education in Aruba, as well as the expansion of research and social service in the field of social-cultural studies and humanities. The embedding of the FAS within the University of Aruba impacts the Aruban society in multiple ways and it strengthens the role of the University as a change agent in the society, for the sake of development. Set up as a multi-study faculty, FAS contributes to the diversity in student population, teaching staff and study program. The FAS will expand gradually; each new study will be carefully prepared and presented for approval to the Minister of Education, before being offered to the Aruban and international society.

The FAS offers the following programs:

Bachelor Social Work and Development

Bachelor Organization, Governance and Management

Bachelor teacher training program in Mathematics,

Bachelor in Sustainable Island Solutions through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (SISSTEM), including PhD projects.

Through the program Social Work and Development, the University contributes to relevant knowledge regarding social, cultural, economic, political and demographic issues in Aruba and in the region. More importantly, the Social Work and Development study program trains for dynamic and culturally competent social work leaders focused on transformation, empowerment and sustainable development social work practices for Aruba and the global community. The study of Organization, Governance and Management allows the university to promote better governance of organizations in Aruba and beyond.

6.1 Mission

The mission of the FAS is to offer undergraduate and graduate liberal arts education of the highest quality in the context of a small, student-friendly and excellence seeking university. The FAS offers a distinctive academic program which develops the student's intellectual and personal potential to its maximum encourages the development of team work competencies enables the discovery of new knowledge and values while providing opportunities to acquire established knowledge and values fosters the individual's critical support to society’s development.

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6.2 FAS Dean and Vice-Dean

The FAS has a Dean, who is responsible for the general management of the faculty. The Dean and the Vice Dean of FAS are: Dean Vice-Dean

Tim Croes, MEd Mieke de Droog, PhD

Tel. No. 1-297-5262200, ext. 266 Tel. No. 1-297-5262200, ext. 214

tim.croes@ua.aw mieke.de.droog@ua.aw

6.3 Other Services

Other Services Extension

Mrs. C. Leslie Coordinator of OEA +(297) 5262260

Mrs. L. Boerkamp Librarian +(297) 5262207

Mr. R. Trimon Administrator OSA +(297) 5262255

Mrs. J. Maria Secretariat of the Rector +(297) 5262202

Mrs. J. Boekhoudt Reception +(297) 5262290

Mr. G. Ridderstap Computer Center +(297) 5262252

6.4 Curriculum design Principles

The bachelor program is designed in a systematic and well-elaborated manner. All modules in the curriculum of the FAS programs are designed according to the following principles:

1. The general identity of the FAS 2. Multi-levels goals 3. Internal congruence: Transversal Lines 4. Relevant learning outcomes 5. A transparent curriculum structure

6.5 Identity

The identity of the FAS is expressed in the following three statements:

● Development as purpose: The studies of the FAS focus on development, at different levels. Development is understood as the mobilization of own potential, in close

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interaction with social-cultural and natural environment, for the realization of projects based on own aspirations, goals and needs. The FAS promotes active agency, in which the individual and the community are competent and willing to steer their own development for the realization of their own projects.

● Comprehensiveness as method: The studies of the FAS are based on comprehensive thinking: A holistic, multidimensional and inclusive approach with respect to human development.

● Social-cultural approach as framework of understanding: The studies of the FAS choose for a social-cultural approach as framework of understanding, implying the understanding of social-human phenomena as contextualized and situated phenomena.

6.6 Multi-level Goals

All Bachelor and Master Degree programs of the FAS aim at three goal levels:

● The micro-level: The level of the individual student;

● The mezzo-level: The level of the institutions and organizations; and

● The macro-level: The level of the society.

Micro The programs promote, among other things, the following types of capacities in the students:

Capacities of self-growth, self-reflection, critical thinking and the creation of knowledge and ideas in the chosen field of study.

Capacities of critical reflection on professional experiences and on the current situation of policy, research and intervention in the chosen field of study in Aruba.

Capacities to formulate, implement and evaluate policies in the professional institutions relevant to the chosen field of study in Aruba.

Capacities to set up implement and evaluate developmental research in the professional institutions relevant to the chosen field of study in Aruba.

Capacities to innovate and improve interventions relevant to the chosen professional field in Aruba, geared at sustainability, diversity, identity and civic participation.

Mezzo The programs promote, among other things, the following:

Indirectly: Through the program, professional institutions in Aruba will be staffed with highly trained professionals, able and willing to design, lead, implement and evaluate organizational change and improvements.

Directly: Through the program, and in consultation with the professional

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institutions in Aruba, concrete development projects, which aim at the better functioning of the aforementioned institutions will be designed, implemented and evaluated.

Macro The programs promote, among other things, the following:

Indirectly: Through the program, the Aruban community will gain more highly trained professionals, with well-developed leadership skills and social engagement, able and willing to contribute to the national development.

Directly: Through the program, and in consultation with the professional institutions in Aruba, concrete development projects, which aim at the improvement of the quality of life in Aruba and the solution of social-cultural, educational and environmental problems, and problems concerning communication and technology in contemporary Aruban society will be designed, implemented and evaluated.

6.7 Transversal Lines

The contents of all Bachelor degree programs are oriented and focused on four Transversal Lines. The Transversal Lines, which serve as an important strategy to guarantee internal coherence of the program are the following: Sustainability, Diversity, Civic participation and Identity.

Transversal Lines Definitions

Sustainability Sustainability is understood as the capacity of a society to regenerate itself in a responsible way. Sustainability manifests itself in all areas of human society and its natural environment: economic, social-cultural, and natural and ecological sustainability. All through the Bachelor degree programs, there is a focus on issues and questions related to sustainability. The main question is how a society can guarantee sustainability making use of its own strengths and opportunities.

The Transversal Line of sustainability deals with important concepts like: vulnerability, risk management, threat, disaster, optimism, collective responsibility and hope.

Diversity Diversity is understood as a state of heterogeneity and the existence of differences. It is considered a natural state of being of the human society as well as the natural environment. Diversity manifests itself in social, cultural, physical, mental and natural areas. All through the Bachelor degree programs, there is a focus on issues and questions related to diversity. The main question is how a society can reach unity within contexts of diversity, how the society can become a nation and a

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people.

The Transversal Line of diversity deals with topics and concepts related to intercultural communication, solidarity and social harmony, ‘multi-cultural literacy’ and national identity.

Civic participation: social action and social interaction

Social action and social interaction are understood as a necessary state of being and condition for survival in a democratic and viable society. Together, social action and interaction constitute the core of effective civic participation. Civic participation manifests itself in all spheres of policy and decision making in the society: social, cultural, economic and political spheres. All through the Bachelor degree programs, there is a focus on issues and questions related to civic participation. The main question is how a society can facilitate maximum civic participation, within a framework of human rights and responsible human relations.

The Transversal Line of civic participation deals with topics and concepts related to issues of social movements and social action, freedom, power, ownership, empowerment, voice and perception.

Identity Identity is understood as a state of belonging and interactive and contextualized self-definition, and self-esteem. It is considered a state of being of the individual, the group and local and global societies. Identity manifests itself in social, cultural, physical, mental and natural areas. All through the Bachelor degree programs, there is a focus on issues and questions related to identity. The main question is how identity is and can be defined at micro, mezzo and macro levels in such a way that self-esteem and self-respect, are combined with respect for others and social-cultural sustainability of societies as a whole.

The Transversal Line of identity deals with topics and concepts related to internal congruence, self-image and self-awareness.

6.8 Core competencies

The bachelor degree programs of the FAS provide academic training leading to competent professionals, who possess the necessary integrated set of knowledge, skills and attitudes, and are capable of implementing these integrated competencies in concrete professional situations in institutions and society, effectively and at the appropriate moment. In the bachelor degree programs a distinction is made between the following types of competencies:

1. Critical and reflective knowledge of current academic insights 2. Knowledge-expanding capacity 3. Design capacities 4. Critical, creative and systematic thinking, reflection and formation of opinion

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5. Adaptability in settings of diversity, constant change and innovations 6. Ethical and moral consciousness and conduct in complex professional settings 7. Personal involvement, engagement and passion in his/her profession 8. Effective oral and written communication and understanding in settings of diversity 9. Effective and ethical responsible use of modem communication technology 10. Visionary leadership 11. Understanding of situatedness of social phenomena and social development

6.9 The curriculum structure

All programs in the FAS are structured in three components (see Lb FAS):

a) General Education (GE): general education of the student focusing on three roles:

● Person: The self: focus on personal development and self-improvement ● Citizen: Focus on engaged, responsible, informed and critical citizenship ● Scholar: Focus on excellence with respect to academic competencies

b) Core Curriculum (CC):

The education in the core contents of the study, deals with, among others:

● Foundational principles and paradigms (and the changes over time)

● Structure of the discipline

● Strategies and tools

● Quality assurance

c) Professional and Society Practice (PSP) The education is geared towards the development of professional competencies in relation to research and development through:

● Integration of theory and practice

● Orientation on the profession in the field

● Knowledge application in the society

● Research and thesis and reflection in action

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7. Department of Social Work and Development

7.1 Lecturers

The Department of Social Work and Development has full time lecturers, general education lecturers and part time lecturers. There is also a Profession and Society Practice Coordinator.

Full Time Lecturers Luc Alofs PhD Clementia Eugene MSW Nicole Hart MSc Kimberley Wever MSc Professional and Society Practice Coordinator Ricky Hoek MA General Education Lecturers (Full time for SW&D and OGM) Valerie Maduro MA Nadia Dresscher MSc drs. Yolanda Richardson Part Time lecturers Sacha Geerman MA Giovanni Ridderstaat MSc drs. Eduard Dresscher Gregory Richardson PhD Merl Gibbs MSc Wilbert Marchena MA Edward Erasmus MA Rochelin de Cuba MSc Antonietta Geerman MSc Mieke de Droog PhD Zuleika Fernandes MEd Walter Bakhuis MA Antoniette Geerman MSc Jeffrey Matos BA Jeanette Grigorius LLM Marushka Andrews MFA MBA

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7.2 Mission statement

The Department of Social Work and Development is dedicated to excellence in the education of professional social workers at the bachelor level. The mission of the Department is to prepare culturally competent professional social work practitioners for beginning level generalist practice with participants, individuals, groups, families, organizations and communities in a diverse, multicultural and multilingual society, resulting in empowerment and development.

The motto of the Department is “For dynamic and culturally competent social work leaders focused on transformation, empowerment and sustainable development social work practices for Aruba and the global community.”

7.3 Development as Conceptual framework for the program

The study program uses the concept of Development as its philosophical and conceptual framework. Lecturers and students are therefore required to adopt a development approach to all academic activities in the study program.

7.3.1 FAS Conceptualization of Development

Development is the mobilization of own potential, in close interaction with social-cultural and natural environment, for the realization of projects based on own aspirations, goals and needs. Development promotes active agency, in which the individual and the community are competent and willing to steer their own development for the realization of their own projects. In keeping with the above FAS conceptualization of development and the International Federation of Social Work’s revised definition of social work, the Department embraces the following definition of development social work:

7.3.2 Definition of Developmental Social Work

An approach to social work practice which involves multi-modal, participatory and collaborative interventions with individuals, groups, communities of identity or place and with organizations, aimed at addressing deprivation, exclusion or vulnerability and strengthening the capacity of these actors to secure or sustain lives of dignity and integrity. It takes account of the fragility of the planet, historical and contemporary forces and developments in the socio-economic and political sphere at local and global levels. It draws on theories of human behavior and organizational development and involves the practitioner's critically reflective use of the self in processes which range from the psychological, cultural or educational to the programmatic, policy analytic or representational. (Baker, 2012).

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7.3.3 Characteristic Features of Development Social Work

According to Midgley & Conley (2010) developmental social work is influenced by the social development paradigm. It represents a shift from the historical remedial function of case work or clinical social work to a maintenance function characterized by a social welfare system to a prevention function to a more deliberate approach that constantly realizes the potential and capabilities for personal, community and organizational growth. Midgley & Conley (2010) further assert that a developmental social worker:

✓ is internationally aware; ✓ uses the strengths perspective; ✓ makes use of investment strategies; ✓ work collaboratively with all partners; ✓ applies community based practice interventions; ✓ advocates for change to individual and society; ✓ makes effective use of the rights based approach; ✓ keeps up to date with new developing methods and theories; ✓ seeks social sustainability with in the social, political and economic community; ✓ uses current data locally and internationally and effectively apply evidence based best

practices; and ✓ sees empowerment to bring change and develop hidden skills in individuals, groups and

families. By virtue of the development perspective in the program, some of the key practice skills taught include the following:

✓ Advocacy ✓ Research ✓ New media ✓ Leadership ✓ Group work ✓ Communication ✓ Culturally competent skills ✓ Community engagement

✓ Networking and collaborative skills ✓ Critical thinking and reflection ✓ Self care and personal development ✓ Innovation and creative skills ✓ Social and business entrepreneurship

skills ✓ Facilitating and enabling skills ✓ Program planning and project proposal

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7.4 Program Objectives

The Social Work and Development program is an interdisciplinary scientific study, which culminates in a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree. The four-year program provides students with a scientific, research-based undergraduate program emphasizing development principles and values as well as theory and practice regarding social work. Graduates of this program are offered exciting careers in the field of social work in a wide array of governmental, non-governmental social service agencies, and in different private sector organizations. Students are trained to become a social work leader in direct practice with individuals, families, and groups as well as options to specialize in community organizing and management of agencies. The

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program provides both the academic preparation and practical experiences that students will need to enter and excel in the social work professional field of diversity and multiple developmental challenges. It is also expected that students will continue their education to pursue a master’s degree in social work.

7.5 Graduate Profile

The graduate of the Bachelor of Arts and Science degree in Social Work and Development is a generalist social work practitioner who shall be the following:

Task Area A: Working with people in a professional context

1 A practitioner capable of working at multiple levels to solve human and social problems from a development perspective.

2 A culturally competent practitioner able to work with diverse populations.

3 An advocate for human rights, social and economic justice.

4 A critical thinker and effective communicator of professional judgments/decisions.

5 A disciplined practitioner who adheres to the values and ethics of the profession.

Task Area B: Working within social service delivery organizations

6 An effective leader, manager and coordinator.

7 A critical and developmental change agent engaged in prevention and policy practice for the advancement of society.

8 A partner who collaborates with other professionals and organizations at multiple levels.

Task Area C: Professionalization

9 A reflective practitioner who practices continuous self-care.

10 A practitioner who conducts research and applies evidence based research to inform development practices.

11 A practitioner capable of empowering individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities from a development perspective.

7.6 Core Competencies

The bachelor degree in Social Work and Development has adopted a competency based education model. Competencies provide descriptions of the essential skills, knowledge, attitudes and behaviors required for effective performance of a real-world task or activity (Weddel, 2006). This means that the program provides academic training leading to competent professionals, who possess the necessary integrated set of knowledge, skills and attitudes, and are capable of implementing these integrated competencies in concrete professional situations in institutions and society, effectively and at the appropriate moment.

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Task Area A: Working with people in a professional context

1 Social Work Process: Critically engage, assess, intervene and evaluate social and human problems within a development perspective at multiple levels.

2 Cultural Competence: Multi-cultural competence in working with diverse populations.

3 Advocacy: Advocate for human rights, social and economic justice.

4 Critical thinking and communication: Apply critical thinking to inform and communicate professional judgments and decisions.

5 Values and Ethics: Adhere to the values and ethical principles of the social work profession.

6 Management and leadership: Effectively lead, manage and coordinate administrative processes.

Task Area B: Working within social service delivery organizations

7 Policy and legislation: Engage in policy and legislation aimed at prevention and development through critical social work practice.

8 Networking and collaboration: Develop, promote, and sustain agency networking and collaboration.

Task Area C: Professionalization

9 Reflection and self-care: Practice continuous self-care and reflection.

10 Research: Design and conduct research and employ evidence-based development practices.

11 Development approach: Have a systematic, holistic and developmental approach to all professional tasks.

7.7 Career Opportunities

Graduates are offered exciting careers in a wide array of governmental, non-governmental social services agencies and foundations and in different private sector organizations. The list below provides a list of possible career opportunities in Social Work and Development.

Career opportunities:

1. Gerontology 2. Youth Worker 3. Court Social Worker 4. Medical social Worker 5. Residential Social Worker 6. Policy Maker and Analyst 7. School Social Worker 8. Family Social Worker 9. Mental Health Social Worker 10. Substance Abuse Counselor 11. Correctional facilities and after care 12. Work with persons with disabilities

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13. Work in HIV/AIDS programs; domestic violence programs; parenting programs; child protection programs and employee assistance programs.

7.8 Admission Requirements

Eligible students must first meet the matriculation requirements for the FAS which includes completion of a High School Education program (EPI Level 4, HAVO, VWO, or any equivalent). Furthermore, to enable successful entry into the SW&D program students are required to take a TOEFL tests with a minimum score requirement of 550 (79 internet based). In some cases, an SAT test is required with a minimum score requirement of 1200.

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7.9. Year planning

DATES EVENTS

SEMESTER 1

July 15, 2020 Application and Reapplication deadline

August 17 – 21, 2020 OSA Introduction Days

August 24 – 28, 2020 OGM Orientation Days for Freshmen

August 25, 2020 OGM Orientation for returning students

To be announced FAS Academic year opening activity for returning

students

August 31, 2020 Start of Semester 1 classes

October 19 – 23, 2020 Study week Mid Semester Assessments

October 26 – 30, 2020 Mid Semester Assessment week

November 23 – 27, 2020 Re-sit Week for Mid Semester Assessments

December 21, 2020 – January 1,

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Christmas Break

January 4 – 8, 2021 Last week of classes semester 1

January 11-15, 2021 Study week Final Assessments

January 18- 22, 2021 Final Semester Assessment Week

February 16 – 19, 2021 Re-sit Week Final Semester Assessments

SEMESTER 2

January 26, 2021 Start of Semester 2 classes

March 19, 23, 24, 2021 Study days Mid Semester Assessments

March 29-30-31, April 1, 2020 Mid Semester Assessment week

April 26 -28, 2020 Study days for Re-sit Mid Semester Assessments

May 4 -7, 2020 Re-sit Week for Mid Semester Assessment

June 8 -11, 2020 Study Week Final Assessments

June 14-18, 2020 Final Semester Assessment Week

June 21- July 2, 2020 Study Weeks Re-sit Final Exams

July 5-9, 2020 Re-sit Week for Final Semester Assessment

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8 Curriculum

8.1 Overview of the program

The Bachelor degree in SW&D is a four-year full-time program offered in the FAS which trains students to become competent professional social workers ready to work in a diverse, multi-cultural and multi-lingual society. The curriculum consists of General Education component, Core Curriculum component, Profession and Society Practice component, Study Progress Assistance and Electives.

8.1.1 General Education Component (GE) The GE component focuses on foundational university courses taken together with students from the Organization, Governance and Management study. Through these courses, students are introduced to competencies to be a successful academic student and professional. These courses are in Year I) and are building blocks to the rest of the curriculum. Some of these courses include Academic Reading and Writing, Sociology, Critical Thinking and New Literacies and Introduction to Research Methodology. 8.1.2 Core Curriculum Component (CC) The Core Curriculum Component offers modules that are specific for the Social Work and Development study program. Through the Core Curriculum, the student gains deep understanding, knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding the professional field.

8.1.3 Profession and Society Practice Component (PSP) The PSP Component offers a variety of activities, oriented on fostering excellent professional competencies and skills concerning effective social participation and responsible citizenship. The PSP for the Department makes use of two main strategies, namely; Institutional Practice (IP) and Field Practice (FP).

(a) PSP Field Practice

Field practice is the practical component of the study program. This is a time in which students are placed at a social service agency for internship for a period of time. Students are assigned a Work Field Practice Instructor at the agency who provides guidance and supervision. Students are also assigned a Work Field Instructor who is a lecturer from the program who provides support and supervision. In year 4, the portfolio must be written in Dutch.

(b) PSP Institutional Practice (IP)

PSP Institutional Practice is the practical training, which takes place at the University that creates a strong foundation and prepares students for the work field. There are two components to the Institutional Practice; namely; Institutional Practice Skills Workshop (IPSW) and the PSP integrated Assignment.

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(c) Institutional Practice Skills Workshop (IPSW)

Institutional Practice Skills Workshop (IPSW) creates the possibility for aligning and integrating conceptual knowledge and creating the link between theory and practice. These are held in the form of workshops during the Semesters. The workshops are used to prepare students for the PSP Field Practice. They are also intended to provide an opportunity for group discussions of issues encountered by students during their Field Practice. Students must attend and participate in the workshops during the course of the study. Some topics for the IPSW are chosen by the Department; however, other topics are dependent on the needs of the students who are in the work field. The underlying premise of the workshops is that each student in attendance has important information to share and contribute based on their experiences from their Field Practice. The workshops shall use the following types of activities: skills training; reflection sessions; case and incident debriefing; designing a product; preparing for field practice. Some of the workshops take the form of research seminars to support students in their final research project. The IPSW may the form of individual and group process meeting during the time when students are pursuing their internship.

(d) PSP integrated Assignment

The purpose of the PSP Integrated Assignment is to give students the opportunity to apply the key the concepts taught in the Semester of modules. Students have the opportunity to present the PSP Integrated Assignment to their peers, the local and academic community.

8.1.4 Electives Electives are modules designed for students to specialize in any given area within the various fields of social work practice. In this way, students get a unique opportunity to add modules or practical experiences of their own choice to their educational curriculum. Electives may also be mandatory or modules taken by a student that may be unrelated to the social work profession, but is of interest to the student. In this way the student gets the opportunity to articulate personal preferences and explore individual talent. The student can choose modules from the following domains:

(a) General Education (GE): - Modules of the student’s interest at the University of Aruba or other local or

international universities/colleges. (b) Core Curriculum (CC)

- Modules of specialization within the social work field that engage the passion of the student and create opportunities for personal and professional articulation.

(c) Profession and Society Practice (PSP) - Practice or community projects - Colloquia or symposia organized by students themselves

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8.2 Final Research

Research is an important component of social work education at the University of Aruba. In keeping with the mission of the Department of Social Work and Development to prepare culturally competent professional social work practitioners for beginning level generalist practice, students shall be empowered to be critical thinkers in making sound decisions about interventions, assisting participants, and evaluating agency structure and policy. It is through research students learn how to empirically study societal issues affecting participants.

As their Final Research Project, students choose a research topic as a condition for graduation. Students are invited to begin to think of possible research topics during the first academic year. The understanding and application of research methods shall also help the students to learn to work independently and become a creator of new social reality and contribute to knowledge development in the social work field for Aruba and beyond.

8.3 Study Progress Assistance

The Study Progress Assistance (SPA) program of the curriculum bears testimony to SW&D student centered approach to the study program. Through the SPA, the Department endeavors to create opportunities for students to become familiar with their learning styles, become self-aware, acquire study skills, learn to become a critical thinker, practice reflection, learn to use various forms of technologies in their learning process and practice continuous self-care. All these are in an effort to promote the personal and professional development of our students working towards the goal of increasing the probability of academic success and graduation. Since the curriculum is competency based, it focuses on outcomes of learning and as such through the SPA students are systematically supported to measure, monitor and evaluate their mastery of the 11 Core Competencies towards achieving the final qualifications of the SW&D bachelor degree profile.

SPA Objective

The primary objective of the SPA program is to assist students to successfully complete their studies and acquire mastery of the 11 Core Competencies. Additionally, SPA seeks to guide students in becoming well balanced and aware professionals, able of self-reflection, critical thinking within the framework of the values and ethics of the social work profession and with the capacity for intellectual development towards becoming an independent and lifelong learner.

SPA Implementation Strategies

One lecturer will be assigned to one cohort of students. Students will defend their CC in the second and final year. The SPA utilizes eight (8) main strategies as illustrated in the figure below.

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8.4 Graduation

Students shall be eligible for graduation upon the successful completion of 240 ECTS, represented by three products. These include (1) The Field Practice III Portfolio; (2) The Final Research Paper and (3) The successful defense of the 11 Core Competencies. 8.4.1 The Field Practice III Portfolio A portfolio is an active document to demonstrate how you connect your Field Practice experiences with academic knowledge. It is also a tool used to document your creative blend of theory into practice. It vividly illustrates your acquisition of skills and attitudes, and at the same time record your intellectual and personal growth. The portfolio contains documents, pictures and digital proofs, which have been carefully selected and collected to show growth and change during the period of internship.

The creation of the portfolio enhances your awareness of strategies that underlie effective performance. Besides the creation of a portfolio that shows the evidence of growth and achievement, an authentic portfolio shows vulnerability, but also self-confidence and the willingness to discuss professional and personal points of view. The output of the process has to become a collection of artifacts that form the tangible proof of the acquisition of the 11 Core Competencies and growth of the student, and culminates with a written reflection on the story that the portfolio tells.

8.4.2 Defense of 11 Core Competencies Students acquire the requisite skills, knowledge and attitudes through every aspect of the program; the Core Curriculum, SPA, PSP and General Education as well as in extra curricula activities that may be organized from time to time. Notwithstanding, your success in the aforementioned areas through grades, the Department has instituted a defense, in which students are expected to demonstrate without reasonable doubt that they have acquired the 11 CC.

SPA Implementation

Strategies

Group SPA

Student profiling

Student to

student coaching

Academic coaching

Reflection & papers

e-

learning Portfolio

Personal

Development Plan

Monitoring of grades

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The defense of the 11 Core Competencies is an oral examination. It is your day to shine demonstrating how you have acquired the 11 CC at the different levels with passion, persuasion and confidence. It is your big day to showcase what new knowledge you have learned, what new skills you have acquired and what new attitudes you have adopted. It is your opportunity to illustrate how you have reached or working towards reaching the final qualifications or graduate profile of the bachelor degree in Social Work and Development. See the Tips and Tops for Effective CC Defense for additional information. 8.4.3 The Final Research Project Students shall work independently to complete a ‘thesis’ herein refers to the Research Lab for 2 ECTS and Final Research Paper for 10 ECTS. Student shall deliver an ungraded presentation which shall be the graduation day in which the student shall receive his or her diploma.

9. Program Description

The study program is for a duration of four years. Each year is divided in two semesters. In general, each semester students follow a minimum of six (6) modules. Each module has an average of 5 ECTS (ECTS: European Credit Transfer System). The number of modules per Semester changes when students are engaged in PSP Field Practice.

9.1 Year and Semester Themes

Each year and semester of the program has a theme as illustrated in the table below. These themes are related to the functions of the three Curriculum Components as described on page 27. The themes for the semester are linked to the themes for the year and the modules are all related to these themes. This is intended to provide internal coherence for the study program.

YEAR 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE CONTEXT AND THE PROFESSION: 60 ECTS

Semester 1: Orientation to the Foundation of Social Work and Development

Semester 2: The Role of Psychology, Research and the Self

YEAR 2: THEORY, PRACTICE AND TECHNIQUES: 60 ECTS

Semester 1: Human Development Semester 2: Working with Target Groups

YEAR 3: BUILDING COMMUNITIES THROUGH SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE AND RESEARCH: 60 ECTS

Semester 1: Empowering, Communities, Families and Groups

Semester 2: The social worker as a Researcher and Reflective Practitioner

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YEAR 4: AGENCY, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: 60 ECTS

Semester 1: The Social Worker as an Effective Leader, Manager and Advocate

Semester 2: The Social Worker as a Catalyst of Change for a New Social Reality

9.2 Structure of the four-year program

Each one of the four years of the program serves specific goals within the whole study. The following overview presents a description of the years:

9.2.1 The first year The theme for the first year is introduction to the context and the profession. The purpose of this theme is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the concept of development and the four Transversal Lines. Thus, the focus shall be on the social reality of Aruba. By context, one refers to historical, cultural, social, political, economic and environmental situations that contribute towards the formation of the identity and development of the Aruban society. This is intended to provide students with the foundation knowledge required for critical thinking and analysis as new academic scholars. More importantly, the theme and modules to be studied during the first year are intended to provide students opportunities to become familiar with the social work profession, issues related to human rights, and to explore the role of the self in relation to the profession of social work. The student is invited to explore self-critically their own values, belief systems, awareness, sub consciousness, expectations and coping habits, in relation to their chosen social work profession. Students must obtain 75% of the total ECTS for the year and students can only earn the credits if they have a sufficient grade for the module.

9.2.2 The second year The theme for the second year is theory, practice and techniques. The purpose of this theme is to provide students with a solid framework in order to analyze and assess social and human problems in a critical, systemic and comprehensive manner. The second year provides students with deeper understanding regarding human development as the core concern of social workers. Human development is explored with respect to the life span from conception to very old age. The modules provide students with the competencies required to describe different intervention and prevention approaches for participants such as children, youth and older persons in various settings. Students must obtain 75% of the total ECTS for the year and students can only earn the credits if they have a sufficient grade for the module.

9.2.3 The third year The theme for the third year is building communities through social work practice and research. The purpose of the third year is to provide students with the required competencies for integrating the concepts and knowledge acquired in the previous years of study in solving problems in human relationships and the empowerment of diverse participant populations within families, groups, communities and organizations. The third year seeks also to strengthen

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the research competencies of the students as they are required to write a concept paper and research proposal. In the third year, the professional learning comes at the foreground, as the curriculum domain PSP Field Practice becomes the most important. Students will be actively engaged in Field Practice either locally or overseas. Students must obtain 75% of the total ECTS for the year and students can only earn the credits if they have a sufficient grade for the module.

9.2.4 The fourth year The theme for the final year is agency, advocacy and community involvement. The focus of the final year of study is to give students the opportunity to use the competencies acquired in the previous three years of study, and combine them with their research project, using technology and the new media to create new social reality. The final year of the study program also seeks to promote the social work student as an academic scholar, professional and reflective practitioner, ever ready to become an integral part of the community of practice. The student is trained towards agency: the capacity to take ownership of his or her own professional action. In addition, the student is invited to articulate his/her own professional style, grounded by a well-elaborated set of professional ethical values and proactive professional attitude, aiming at human development. The fourth year marks the end of the study, resulting in a final research project in which the student demonstrates an integrative and comprehensive understanding of the profession.

9.3 Modules per year and semester with brief descriptions

This section presents the list of modules per semester per academic year. A brief description of the modules is also included.

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9.3.1 Year one curriculum

Year 1: Introduction to the context and the profession Semester 1: Orientation to the foundation of social work and development

Semester 2: The role of psychology, research, and the self

Courses Codes ECTS Courses Codes ECTS

Introduction to social work

ASWD-CC01-11 5 Caribbean social issues and change

ASWD-CC39-12 4

Critical thinking and new literacies

ASWD-GE03-14 4 Sociology ASWD-GE02-14 5

Academic reading and writing

ASWD-GE04-14 5 Introduction to research methodology

ASWD-GE05-14 5

Interpersonal communication

ASWD-CC42-12 4 Interpersonal and intra personal development

ASWD-CC46-12 4

Self-awareness as an instrument of professional growth and self-care

ASWD-CC47-12 4 Political and economic development

ASWD-CC43-12 4

Human rights, values and ethics

ASWD-CC44-12 4 The role of psychology in social work

ASWD-CC45-12 4

Professional and Society Practice 1.1

ASWD-PSP20-12 3 Professional and Society Practice 1.2 Pre-requisite: Professional and Society Practice 1.1 ASWD-PSP20-12

ASWD-PSP21-12

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Study Progress Assistance 1.1

ASWD-SPA03-12 1 Study Progress Assistance 1.2 Pre-requisite: Study Progress Assistance 1.1 ASWD-SPA03-12

ASWD-SPA04-12

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Short Module descriptions for semester 1 year 1

Modules Descriptions

Introduction to social work

Code: ASWD-CC01-11 ECTS: 5 Content: This module aims to introduce students to the practice of social work as a profession and as a scientific discipline in the social sciences. The definition, mission, goals, knowledge base and core competencies necessary to engage in beginning generalist social work practice is explored. Students are introduced to the values, ethics and attitude necessary to provide service to culturally diverse and vulnerable populations. The module also fosters introductory knowledge and understanding of the historical development of social work as a profession in Aruba, the Caribbean and globally. This module discusses the dual focus on solving and preventing problems. Students gain introductory insights in social work practice with vulnerable groups. Students become familiar with the importance of reflective practice as a key element of learning and a vital aspect of good social work practice. The concept of ‘development’ and the four transversal lines and their relationship to social work are briefly explored as part of the introduction to the study. The module explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

Academic reading and writing

Code: ASWD-GE04-14 ECTS: 5 Content: This module aims to provide students with the skills and tools needed to be better able to read, write and comprehend academic literature. Students become aware of the theory and conventions of academic literacy, from structure to style, with an increasing focus on academic essays. Features of academic writing that are introduced and practiced during the course include: the structure of paragraphs and cohesion; appropriate grammar and vocabulary; the structure of texts such as essays and research reports and academic conventions of citing sources and creating footnotes and reference lists. Students are taught how to write academic papers according to that which is stipulated by the American Psychological Association (APA). Additionally, they are introduced to search engines such as the EBSCO Host in order to carry out meaningful literature research. Classroom activities include a mixture of individual, pair and small group work, based on a variety of material and exercises from the course book.

Critical thinking and new literacies

Code: ASWD-GE03-14 ECTS: 4 Content: The module focuses on developing competencies for reflective and critical thinking. It explores the anatomy of the thinking process and the different categories of thinking. The module focuses on the ways in which we try to make sense of the world and how we come to beliefs, knowledge and judgments. The students learn how to analytically solve problems and reach goals and to critically assess their own thinking. They also learn to analyze the thinking process and relate and organize thinking patterns and evaluate arguments. Some of the core concepts are critical thinking; Benjamin Bloom’s categories of questions; the problem solving approach; sensory data; perception; beliefs; knowledge and judgments; analytic decision-making process; language as a system of symbols; semantic; perceptual; syntactic and pragmatic meaning; the structure of concepts; ethics; deontology; utilitarianism; deductive and inductive arguments and fallacies of reason.

Self - Code: ASWD-CC47-12

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awareness as an instrument of professional growth and self-care

ECTS: 4 Content: Self-awareness, self-responsibility and reflection are very important for a professional social worker. It is believed that one cannot become self- responsible if one is not self-aware. Therefore, this module is based on providing students an experiential understanding of self-awareness by becoming conscious of unconscious contents of self, their strengths and weaknesses as a means to increase self-responsibility. This module ultimately seeks to train students to take responsibility for their actions, engage in continuous self-reflection and self-care. The module starts with an introduction in self-awareness which is followed by a reflection on own personality type. The students explore multiple intelligences in order to have a better understanding of their developed and underdeveloped intelligences. As the management of emotions is very essential in the social work profession, the module elaborate on the emotional intelligence. The module creates the opportunity to position the self within a multicultural community. And to conclude the module, students actively work on their sense of personal response-ability, building self-esteem and striving to achieve excellence. The module explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, diversity and identity Reader

Interpersonal communication

Code: ASWD-CC42-12 ECTS: 4 Content: The module focuses on describing and understanding the principles and theoretical frameworks underpinning interpersonal and intercultural communication in order to help social work students develop competencies in effective communication with participants of varying backgrounds. Students identify and describe the role of cultural patterns, verbal codes, nonverbal codes, person perception, listening and communication barriers which assist social workers practice without prejudice, non-judgmental and culturally sensitive. Broadening their communication skills they identify, describe and practice conversation techniques relating to conflict resolution, debating, problem solving, delivering bad news, giving feedback, delegating, correcting and interviewing. They become aware of their natural tendency to be assertive and develop and cultivate assertiveness skills. Students organize ideas for persuasive public speaking situations and deliver ideas in public settings, using an extemporaneous method of presentation with effective channeling of speech anxiety. This module relates to the field of communication with an emphasis on theory, skills and techniques for effective communication in diverse settings. The module explicitly explore all the transversal lines of civic participation, diversity and identity.

Human rights, values and ethics

Code: ASWD-CC44-12 ECTS: 4 Content: Social workers confront a wide range of issues relating to human rights, social justice, values, morality and ethics. The course focuses on developing the social work students’ acute awareness and appreciation for the historical development of values, human rights and ethics and how this has translated into critical social work practice in working with participants. Students engage in a series of lectures and discussions about the emerging ethical and value based issues along with the resulting ethical dilemmas and the implications these have for the rights-based approach social work assumes. Additionally, students engage in exploring how dominant ideologies, processes such as globalization, social economic and political forces, culture, institutionalization all inadvertently perpetuate inequalities that operate within the context an individual locates him or herself. Students are also introduced to several basic human rights instruments under the categories of those that provide general and specific protection for individuals for example the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (1948) and the Convention on

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the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women (1979). The purpose of which is to raise awareness to be better able to identify human rights violation. Students, by the end of the course come to realize and appreciate that human rights are not inseparable from the practice of social work’s ethics and values. They are also introduced to the role of advocacy and how it is used to advance social work’s values, ethics and respect for human rights in fulfilling its mission for the highest good of society. The module explicitly explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

Professional and Society Practice 1.1

Code: ASWD-PSP20-12 ECTS: 3 Content: Students engage in an integrated assignment that is directly related to the modules of the Semester, the four (4) Transversal Lines and future problem solving. The final assignment is a change project where the students as a group identify a social issue to do advocacy for. The students are required to do briefly analyze the situation, through field excursions, interviews and a paper on the chosen topic. The students are also required to participate in workshops that give them an orientation to their future profession as a social worker. Students are required to complete a minimum of 32 hours of volunteer work. Students are also introduced to basic media concepts that will enhance their professional well being. The module explores the Transversal Lines of sustainability, diversity, civic participation and identity.

Study Progress Assistance 1.1

Code: ASWD-SPA03-12 ECTS: 1 Content: The Student Progress Assistance (SPA) offers a program of guidance and coaching to students, in order to assist them in transitioning into university life and to complete their studies successfully. To this end, SPA consists of workshops in the following areas: (1) writing SMART Learning/academic and personal goals; (2) learning styles and exam taking skills; and (3) reflection skills. Students are also introduced to the 11 Core competencies of the program. Students write a reflection paper about their experience of all the modules taught during the semester and how they have acquired Mastery Level 1 of the Core Competencies. Students receive at least three Academic Coaching sessions, two of which shall be on the initiative of their Academic Coach.

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Modules Descriptions

Caribbean social issues and change

Code: ASWD-CC39-12 ECTS: 4 Content: This course aims to elaborate on various social issues affecting Caribbean society from various theoretical perspectives. At the helm of this course are the themes “personal problems” and “social problems.” A distinction is made between these concepts for it is important to determine the scope of the issues one is confronted with. Critical thinking skills and the application of diverse research methods are central to understanding the above described challenges. Students become aware of typical “fallacies of thought” that often cloud the conceptualization of social problems. The focus is on the objective and subjective analysis of social problems, the difference between micro and macro approaches to the social problem analysis. The following perspectives are discussed: structural-functionalism, conflict theory, symbolic interactionism, social constructionism, feminist theory and queer theory. Other more normative frameworks given significant attention are for example, human development and the capability (HDCA), the human rights based approach and the basic needs

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approach. The roles of media, ideology, politics, economic interest and social movements and its affect on how social work is constructed and mobilized are also explored. This course is very hands on. Students explore specific social problems and try to analyze them applying different theoretical perspective acquired throughout the course. The Aruban and Caribbean context are the major points of departure. The themes to be explored include poverty, health, crime, delinquency and violence, social inequalities in terms of gender and ethnicity. The module explicitly explores all the transversal lines of civic participation, sustainability, diversity and identity.

Sociology Code: ASWD-GE02-14 ECTS: 5 Content: The module offers an introduction to Sociology providing students with a comprehensive understanding of the rapid changing nature of contemporary society. Starting point is the introduction of core sociological concepts, different theoretical perspectives in sociology, their relation to contemporary social issues and their roots in classical social thought. In addition to this, new emerging sociological paradigms are introduced. An array of classic and contemporary sociological thinkers are presented and juxtaposed to each other. This all contributes to the awakening of student’s ‘sociological imagination’, an analytical framework for the grasping and understanding of social phenomena and the ability to perceive situations and circumstances in a wide social context observing how actions and interactions influence other individuals and situations. This all in a way that the uniqueness of the local, the regional and globalizing trends can be captured, articulated and studied. Based on sociological analysis, discussions and academic reflection of contemporary socio-cultural developments, social issues (both global as local) and public debates (classic, as well as new and controversial) the module provides the students with a stimulating intellectual environment whereby he or she will never look at society with the same eyes again. The core concepts shall include society, sociological imagination, social theories, social change theories, micro and macro perspectives, different sociological paradigms (structural- functionalism, conflict)

Introduction to research methodology

Code: ASWD-GE05-14 ECTS: 5 Content: The overall objective is to provide knowledge and understanding about the social science research process. The module also seeks to help students become familiar with the philosophies and ethics of social science research. This module is designed to introduce students to research focusing on the general philosophies, principles and skills needed in order to design and conduct basic social science research. The module offers a basic introduction to the different phases and requirements of the empirical research process. The module therefore introduces the process of research design and formulation of research questions. Students learn introductory research skills, develop an inquisitive attitude in the field of social sciences.

Political and economic development

Code: ASWD-CC43-12 ECTS: 4 Content: This module offers an introduction with regard to the political and economic development of Aruba, Latin America, the Caribbean region and the world. The issues of good governance, political and economic sustainable development in small scale societies are explored. Through this course, the social work student can better understand the (political and economic) structure of society and how this relates to social issues. Students learn to critically assess the role of the state and other political and economic systems in response to human and social problems.

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Some of the key concepts discussed are models of democracy, developmental states, functions of elections, macro and micro economics, trade and markets, Gross Domestic Product and capitalism. The module explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

The role of psychology in social work

Code: ASWD-CC45-12 ECTS: 4 Content: This module introduces students to the term psychology and demonstrates a command of the basic vocabulary of the discipline. Students explore the different fields of psychology and of their contribution to assisting social work practitioners analyze and assess social and human problems in a critical systemic and comprehensive manner. Some of the fields of psychology that are discussed include social psychology; personality psychology; developmental psychology; experimental psychology; physiological/biological psychology; cognitive psychology; clinical psychology and industrial/organizational psychology. Students learn to distinguish the major psychological perspectives, namely behavioral, psychoanalytic, cognitive, physiological, and humanistic and psychosocial. Students also explore the ways these psychological perspectives are used to describe, understand, predict, and control or modify thoughts and human behavior of diverse client populations. This module examines the basic concepts in the study of behavior and mental processes. Therefore, the module discusses the concepts of hereditary, genetics, nature and nurture, behavior, personality, sensation, perception, learning and memory. Students are able to increase awareness of self and others and provide a foundation for in-depth study of multi-disciplinary approaches to human growth and development as a tool for analysis and conducting assessment for social work practice with diverse client populations. The module explicitly explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

Interpersonal and intra personal self-development

Code: ASWD-CC46-12 ECTS: 4 Content: The purpose of this module is to guide students in understanding the intrapersonal (within the individual) and interpersonal (in relation to others) processes that guide their perceptions, emotions, attitudes, motivation and behavior in varied life settings. Learning to understand oneself and others is critical for effective practice in social work settings. In this module students learn practical techniques for optimizing there inter and intra personal development with an emphasis on self-awareness and self-management. Moreover, the course teaches students to identify their own beliefs and biases that influence their relationships with others. Theories of self as well as practical skills to promote well-being and happiness are taught. This module culminates with students writing a personal development plan for self- care, self-development and happiness. This course is interactive and is complemented by another course during the semester entitled “Self-awareness and responsibility an instrument of professional growth and self-care.” Finally, this course taps into the personal and authentic lives of students and require some amount of self-disclosure. Students are invited to respect the views and opinions of their peers and to observe the ethical principle of confidentiality and respecting the dignity and worth of each student in the class. The module explicitly explores the transversal lines of sustainability, diversity and identity

Professional and Society Practice 1.2

Code: ASWD-PSP21-12 ECTS: 3 Content: Students engage in an integrated assignment that illustrates knowledge acquired from all

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the courses taught during the second semester. Students are supported by skills labs in new media, photography and video editing amongst others. Students are required to complete a minimum of 32 hours of volunteer work, the purpose of which is to introduce them to the social work profession and social service delivery organizations in Aruba. The module explores the Transversal Lines of sustainability, diversity, civic participation and identity. Pre-requisite: Professional and Society Practice 1.1, ASWD-PSP20-12

Study Progress Assistance 1.2

Code: ASWD-SPA04-12 ECTS: 1 Content: The Student Progress Assistance (SPA) offers a program of guidance and coaching to students, in order to assist them in transitioning into university life and to complete their studies successfully. To this end, SPA consists of workshops on topics that will support students and continue to assist them in their understanding of the 11 Core Competencies. This is accomplished through writing SMART Academic and Personal Goals and a Personal Development Plan. Students write a reflection paper about their experience of all the modules taught during the semester and how they have acquired Mastery Level 1 of the Core Competencies. Students receive at least three Academic Coaching sessions, two of which shall be on the initiative of their Academic Coach. Pre-requisite: Study Progress Assistance 1.1, ASWD-SPA-03-12.

9.3.2 Year two curriculum

Year 2: Theory, practice and techniques Semester 1: Human development Semester 2: Working with target groups Courses Codes ECTS Courses Codes ECTS Qualitative Research Methods

ASWD-CC15-12 5 Papiamento ASWD-ME03-12 4

Social work theories and methods

ASWD-CC35-12 5 Social Work & Philosophy

ASWD-CC40-12 4

Counseling theories and methods I

ASWD-CC36-12 4 Counseling theories and methods II Pre-requisite: Counseling

ASWD-CC37-12 4

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theories and methods I ASWD-CC36-12

Life span development

ASWD-CC38-12 4 Social work with children and youth

ASWD-CC33-12 5

Development perspectives for social work

ASWD-CC29-12 4 Gerontological social work

ASWD-CC34-12 4

Nederlands ASWD-ME04-12 4 Diversity and social work

ASWD-CC41-12 4

Introduction to Field Practice

ASWD-PSP18-12 3 Field Practice I Pre-requisite: Introduction to Field Practice ASWD-PSP18-12

ASWD-PSP19-12 4

Study Progress Assistance 2.1 Pre-requisite: Study Progress Assistance 1.2 ASWD-SPA04-12

ASWD-SPA01-12 1 Study Progress Assistance 2.2 Pre-requisite: Study Progress Assistance 2.1 ASWD-SPA01-12

ASWD-SPA02-12 1

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Modules Descriptions

Nederlands Code: ASWD-ME04-12 ECTS: 4 Content: Aruba is a complex, multicultural and multilingual society. Dutch is one of the two official languages in Aruba and as such every social worker is expected to be proficient in reading, writing and speaking the language. Thus, this module emphasizes the application of the Dutch language as a framework of understanding social and human behavior of participant populations when practicing social work in Aruba. This module is designed specifically to teach language competencies that students need to write reports and read texts in Dutch. The module provides in-depth insights in the language skills to enable theoretical and practical approaches to social work practice relevant for Aruba. The module trains for competencies in report writing, letter writing and other forms of documentation required for social work practice in Aruba in Dutch. The module explicitly explores all the transversal lines of diversity

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and identity.

Counseling theories and methods I

Code: ASWD-CC36-12 ECTS: 4 Content: This course is intended to introduce students to counseling as a form of therapeutic intervention when working with individuals, groups or families. In part I, students are introduced to six contemporary counseling theories and techniques along with the major concepts associated with each. Students engage in comparing and contrasting these theories while paying attention to respective strengths and limitations in the application of the said theories when working with participants within the Dutch Caribbean context. Students increase their knowledge and awareness of issues related to multicultural counseling with diverse populations. Students explore key legal and ethical responsibilities in the counseling process. Students engage in examining the “role of self” and the importance in tuning into themselves in order to be actively of aware of one’s strengths and biases as counselor. The course culminates with the students’ reflection on how counseling theories and methods are useful to the realization of Social Work’s mission and practice in working with participants. The module explicitly explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

Life span development

Code: ASWD-CC38-12 ECTS: 4 Content: This module discusses and explores growth and development across the life span i.e., from conception to very old age. In all the stages of development, students explore the biological, psychosocial, psychosexual, socio-cultural, cognitive, behavioral perspectives. The module focuses on both normal and abnormal growth and development and the implications for social work practice. In this way students acquire a systemic, holistic and developmental approach to analyzing and assessing social and human problems in a critical and comprehensive manner. The module however places emphasis on the psychosocial perspective of human growth and behavior. The module also provides insights and understanding of common clinical syndromes in the various stages of human development. The module explicitly explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

Social work theories and methods

Code: ASWD-CC35-12 ECTS: 5 Content: The generalist social worker depends heavily on theoretical approaches, models, methods and perspectives to help explain why and how social workers should make their practice decisions. This course discusses some of the most commonly used theories in social work. These include the Social systems and the ecological perspective; the Strengths perspective; the Social constructivism; the Feminist theory; Solution-focused; Cognitive behavioural; Person centered; Crisis intervention and the Task centered social work theory. In discussing the aforementioned theories, the cultural and ethical considerations, strengths and limitations are highlighted. The course however focuses on the Social systems, ecological theoretical perspective, Solution focused, and the Strengths and empowerment perspectives because of their close relationship to the concept of development which is the conceptual framework for the study program. Students are introduced to a repertoire of skills and methods in conducting assessments, interventions and prevention using all the theories to be

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studied. This provides students with the required competencies to analyze and assess social and human problems in a critical, systemic and comprehensive manner. The module explicitly explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

Qualitative research methods

Code: ASWD-CC15-12 ECTS: 5 Content: This course is a continuation of Introduction to research methodology, AFAS-GE05-14. The course focuses on qualitative social work research. The course presents the research process, the core concepts in social work research, literature review, methodology, and research ethics. Students have an opportunity to become familiar with the following qualitative research methodologies: focus groups; ground theory and case studies; ethnography; life histories; biographical research; narrative and discourse analysis and participative research. Some attention is given to analysis, writing and dissemination of qualitative research. At the end of this course, students are able to design and conduct basic level qualitative research as well as an ability to employ evidence based practices in all the day to day activities as a student and during their field practice experiences. The module explores the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

Development perspectives for social work

Code: ASWD-CC29-12 ECTS: 4 Content: This module is designed to examine the concept of development, development theories and perspectives consistent with the mission and goals of the profession of social work. More importantly, students critically discuss the main debates on developmental thinking from classical development ideas to post-modern development theories. Using the work of James Midgley (2010), students learn how to apply the concept of development to social work with children, youth, older persons, persons with disabilities, social assistance and community practice. More importantly, students discuss ‘the global agenda for social work and social development commitment to action’ which articulates the position of social work in the global development debate. The module also introduces students to the theoretical and practical work done by the United Nations and some of its organizations in response to development. Emphasis placed on International Monetary Fund (IMF), the European Union (EU) the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The module also discusses some of the indicators and instruments of measuring development. The role of social workers in the United Nations will also be explored. The module also provides opportunities for students to become familiar and discuss Aruba’s development agenda such as the Green Gateway, Aruba 2025, amongst others. The transversal line of sustainability will be the major highlight as due attention is given to promoting the role of social work in the sustainable development of Aruba and the global community.

Introduction to Field Practice

Code: ASWD-PSP18-12 ECTS: 3 Content: Students visit at least five social work agencies, relating to different fields of practice. The purpose of which is to assist students in selecting an agency for Field Practice I in the second semester where they will shadow a Social Work Professional. From the five organizations, students choose one organization that they will adopt during the Semester. They are required to participate in a project related to the chosen organization and report

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about the “cycle of collaboration.” Their involvement in the project should be no less than 16 hours and the aim of the project should be community outreach. Students are also required to prepare a short report of their visit to the agencies, where they elaborate on various elements of the agency for example organizational structure, finances, aim and objectives and the target group. This report is going to be used for a national (digital) database of NGO’s. Another objective of the course is for students to make a presentation of their findings in the community/neighborhood centers.

Study Progress Assistance 2.1

Code: ASWD-SPA01-12 ECTS: 1 Content: The Student Progress Assistance (SPA) offers a program of guidance and coaching to students, in order to assist them in completing their studies successfully, while fostering their personal and professional development. The SPA provides students with tools and support in order for them to reflect on their academic progress, as well as their personal and professional learning process during the program. By discussing the capabilities and motivation of students and mentoring their growth, students are facilitated in exploring their own development as a professional and scholar in the field of social work. Students are prepared to defend the Core Competencies at Mastery Level 1 in Semester 1. As part of the SPA, students write an e-Learning Portfolio about their experiences of all the modules taught during the semester. Students make contact with their Academic Coach on their own initiative at least twice during the Semester.

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Modules Descriptions

Papiamento Code: ASWD-ME03-12 ECTS: 4 Content: This module is designed to train the students in linguistic competencies in Papiamento, which is important to social work practice in Aruba. The aim is to prepare students to perform in an optimal way by using the vernacular language. The module is also structured to optimize the students’ proficiencies in oral presentation and writing different types of texts in Papiamento. The Papiamento language is the most spoken language on the island of Aruba and is also one of the official languages of the island. As such, every social worker needs to be proficient in speaking, reading and writing Papiamento at an academic level. Thus, this module develops the language skills of students who are native speakers and make them aware of the value of their own language in the community. Papiamento is discussed from a historical point of view. The students are expected to develop their communication skills through performing various tasks and assignments both orally and in writing, with special attention paid to the development of their writing skills. The module explores the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

Counseling theories and methods II

Code: ASWD-CC37-12 ECTS: 4 Content: Counseling theories and methods II builds on the knowledge acquired in part I. The broad aim of this course is to develop students’ confidence in their ability to apply and integrate the skills learned in such a way that they are able to explore a participant’s challenges while empowering them to give voice to their concerns. Part II goes a step further in building and honing requisite counseling skills and multi-cultural competencies in social work students. Students continue to increase their knowledge in areas such as multicultural counseling and associated competencies, the role of counseling for the empowering professional and developing a personal and professional style to counseling. Students are trained in how to effectively use key counseling skills or techniques such as probing, reflection, summarizing, encouraging, paraphrasing, listening and observing. BY the end of the course, students are able to conduct a seamless counseling session using the Five Stage Narrative Model of International Interviewing and Counseling. The module explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity. Pre-requisite: Counseling theories and methods I: ASWD-CC36-12.

Social work with children and youth

Code: ASWD-CC33-12 ECTS: 5 Content: This module provides students with the competencies required when working with children and youth in a variety of settings with various psychosocial challenges. Emphasis is placed on the importance of the family environment and the community. The module introduces students to the use of General systems theory as a perspective for assessing the strengths and weaknesses of family on three levels i.e., micro, mezzo and macro. Students learn how to apply General systems theory as a means of assessing all factors influencing the life of children and young persons. The module begins by exploring the situational analysis of children and youth in Aruba, Latin America and the Caribbean. The module however focuses

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on the best evidence based practices for assessment, intervention and prevention of the common psychosocial problems affecting children and youth in Aruba. Some of the social problems affecting children and youth to be explored include child abuse, obesity, youth crime and violence. Developmental disorders in children such as autism will also be explored. The module briefly discusses the laws, policies and ethical considerations when working with children and youth. The module explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity

Gerontological social work

Code: ASWD-CC34-12 ECTS: 4 Content: This module is designed to provide students with competencies in working with older persons. The module begins by discussing the situational analysis of older persons in Aruba and selected countries in the world. The module introduces students to concepts in gerontology and to a new way of thinking about aging and older persons. The module provides insights to gerontology, focusing on the physiological, psychological and the socioeconomic aspects of aging. Matters relating to the health as well as functional and cognitive decline associated with aging are explored. Some clinical or medical conditions common among older persons such as elder abuse, Alzheimer’s Disease, Parkinson’s Disease and dementia are examined and appropriate assessments, prevention and intervention strategies are discussed. Students become familiar with community resources available to assist older adults as well as the role of social work in supporting senior citizens and their families in a variety of settings. The rights of older persons and ethics of caring for older persons are explored. The module explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

Diversity and social work

Code: ASWD-CC41-12 ECTS: 4 Content: The process of globalization has brought together people with widely varying characteristics and of diverse persuasions and orientations. In the Caribbean, this process has been occurring for centuries. In countries such as Aruba, the classroom is a microcosm of the forces which led to Aruba's construction and the realities that students will encounter first during their practicum and subsequently in their professional practice. This course therefore brings into sharp focus issues surrounding oppression, diversity and social injustice along with the implications these have for the practice of social work in Aruba. From a Development perspective, the course is crafted in the social work values and ethics and promotes a rights-based approach to working with diverse populations at all levels. By the end of the course, students should move beyond being culturally sensitive to being culturally competent, seeing themselves as future agents of change and engagement in the society: contributing to the elimination of social, economic, political and cultural barriers placed in the paths of those deemed "different". Students are encouraged to work with their participants to translate these perceived obstacles into resources and opportunities for personal, social and ecological development. Finally, combined with assignments targeting both the cognitive and affective domains, students begin to acquire ways of thinking and behaving that are characteristic of their ethical and moral responsibility of being a culturally competent social work practitioner.

Social Work and Philosophy

Code: ASWD-CC40-12 ECTS: 4 Content: The goal of this course is to foster the appreciation for multiple perspectives on several key social work issues. This module tries to give some insights into how philosophy can

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help social workers reflect on our complex and ever-changing environment. How can we make use of philosophical ideas to understand our society, contemporary culture and the social work field? How can we use philosophy to think creatively about the social work practice? We will look at several different issues ranging from identity and difference to community and professional ethics and issues concerning knowledge and expertise. The course will address questions such as: How do social workers and their clients interact? How should a social worker interpret his or her participants? What is a community, and what is the role of social work in the community? How can we reflect on moral considerations in Social Work? What is identity, and what role does it play in social work? What makes an ethical social worker? How relevant and useful are Human Rights? What makes a social work professional? What is the influence of contemporary culture on social work? What constitutes knowledge in the social work field? What is the difference between expertise and knowledge? We will address these questions with the help of several thinkers, such as Paolo Freire, Judith Butler, Martha Nussbaum, Jürgen Habermas, Stuart Hall, Michel Foucault, Friedrich Nietzsche, Nancy Fraser, Bruno Latour, Bell Hooks, Angel Kyodo Williams and Axel Honeth.

Study Progress Assistance 2.2

Code: ASWD-SPA-02-12 ECTS: 1 Content: The Student Progress Assistance (SPA) offers a program of guidance and coaching to students, in order to assist them in completing their studies successfully, while fostering their personal and professional development. The SPA provides students with tools and support in order for them to reflect on their academic progress, as well as their personal and professional learning process during the course. By discussing the capabilities and motivation of students and mentoring their growth, students are facilitated in exploring their own development as a professional and scholar in the field of social work. As part of the SPA, students write an e-Learning Reflection Portfolio about their experiences of all the modules taught during the semester including the Field Practice and defend all 11 core competences on level 1. Students make contact with their Academic Coach on their own initiative at least twice during the Semester. Pre-requisites: Study Progress Assistance 2.1, ASWD-SPA01-12.

Field Practice I Code: ASWD-PSP19-12 Content: This is this first Field Practice for the student in which the aim is for the student to get an orientation of the agency he/she has chosen. During this Field Practice, students acquire information about the agency, the nature of their services and the communication process. It requires the student to shadow a Social Work professional on the job. The Field Practice is for a maximum of eight (8) hours a day for ten (10) weeks. Students shall (also) assume the role of the participant, reflect on his/her experiences and share this reflection and experiences with the Work Field Instructor/Lecturer as well as with their peers during the Group and Individual Process Sessions. Students are trained in observational skills prior to the commencement of the Field Practice in the PSP Institutional Practice, i.e., skills lab. Pre-requisite: Introduction to Field Practice, ASWD-PSP18-12

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9.3.3 Year three curriculum

Year 3: Building communities through social work practice and research Semester 1: Empowering communities, families, and groups

Semester 2: The social worker as researcher and reflective practitioner

Courses Codes ECTS Courses Codes ECTS Electives: Elective from any other UA Faculty or a recognized university

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5 Field Practice II Pre-requisites: Professional and Society Practice 3.1 ASWD-PSP-14-12

ASWD-PSP22-15

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Elective: School Social Work

5 Study Progress Assistance 3.2 Pre-requisite: Study Progress Assistance 3.1 ASWD-SPA05-13

ASWD-SPA06-14

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Elective: Introduction to Family Law

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Social work with individuals and families

ASWD-CC30-12

4

Community empowerment and popular methodologies

ASWD-CC23-12

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Social work with groups

ASWD-CC31-12

4

Quantitative research methods

ASWD-CC32-12

5

Organization and management in social services

ASWD-CC27-15

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Professional and Society Practice 3.1 Pre-requisite: Field Practice I ASWD-PSP19-12

ASWD-PSP14-12

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Study Progress Assistance 3.1 Pre-requisite: Study Progress Assistance 2.2

ASWD-SPA05-13

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Short module descriptions for semester 1 year 3

Modules Descriptions

Elective: Introduction to Family Law

ECT: 5 Course content: The Family Law course is offered as an elective. Students will learn about the laws that are important in their daily practice as a professional Social Worker practicing in Aruba. The course will focus on the sources of Family Law, legal competence, legal incompetence, marriage and divorce, parentage, custody, interaction, alimony and child protection. Students will therefore learn the legal aspects of social work in a range of areas, such as marriage and divorce, parentage, custody, interaction, alimony and child protection. By the end of the course, students will be able to understand the intersectionality between family law and social work. Students will generally be able to describe and understand the legal systems involvingmatters related to the family in Aruba. Moreover, this course will facilitate student’s better understanding of the construction of the family within the construct of the Aruban Law. Using case studies, students will demonstrate the application of family law in promoting quality social services to participants (i.e., promoting the rights, best interest and well-being of the child and their families).

Social work with individuals and families

Code: ASWD-CC30-12 ECTS: 4 Content: This course introduces students to direct practice with individuals and families as systems. The focus is on understanding the individual within the context of the family system, and the broader societal environment. The Aruban family, Caribbean family and Latin American family are discussed. The course begins with a review of the constellation/characteristics of the Aruban family as a societal system. The course offers in-depth knowledge and understanding of working with individuals and their families of diversity (i.e., to include families with members of different sexual orientation and different cultural backgrounds found in Aruba). Students gain understanding regarding theories of family systems and family forms. The course presents a broad approach that employs a range of assessments, prevention and intervention strategies in working with individuals and their families and their common social problems. The course provides competencies in family counseling, working children and with couples. This course is particularly concerned with extending student’s ability to make a complete psychosocial assessment upon which an intervention or service/care plan can be based, and by which the outcome of case intervention can be evaluated. Students learn how to work with other professionals in the best interest of the individuals and families. Students are introduced to case management approaches, wrap around techniques and case conferences. Students learn how to make presentations at such meetings, advocating for the best interest of their participants, be it a family or an individual. The organizational context and the social service network within which social workers work with individuals and families in Aruba are studied. In this regard, the lecturer draws on the student’s experiences in their first Field Practice Observation where they were exposed to various forms of social work practices in action. The module explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

Social work with groups

Code: ASWD-CC31-12 ECTS: 4 Content: Working with groups is one methodology used in social work. Staff teams, committees, social action groups, educational groups, residential groups, support and counseling groups are

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just a few of the many types of groups social workers engage on a daily basis. The composition of groups may range from working with children and adolescents to adults and older persons including families and communities. The aim of the course is develop students’ abilities and skills to facilitate and be a part of different kinds of groups while respecting diversity. Students acquire practical knowledge of theories, techniques and competences that are needed for effective group leadership. They learn about and experience the stages of group development; explore relevant issues relating to multicultural group work; and how to work with specific populations. A major task for students in this course is that they apply their knowledge and skills learned in facilitating groups by writing a group proposal for a group they would like to facilitate. Additionally, through a series of experiential activities students bridge the gap between theory and practice as they go out into their communities to explore the group process and dynamics while developing effective communication skills and increasing self –awareness as an aspiring group facilitator. Students’ active participation in this course equip them with sufficient knowledge and skills that act as the basis for the development of the more specialized group facilitation and counseling skills essential for their Field Practice experiences in the program. The module explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

Community empowerment and popular methodologies

Code: ASWD-CC23-12 ECTS: 4 Content: This module introduces students to community work and competencies for macro practice. The concept of community is explored from three different dimensions as a geographical entity; as relations in a locality; and as a shared identity. The module focuses on the theories, principles and practices of community empowerment and explores the concepts of social capital, social inclusion and exclusion, and capacity building. The module discusses models of community work such as, appreciative enquiry, community development, community action, and community organization. The module provides students with the competencies to build understanding and skills to enable excluded individuals, groups, and communities to participate more effectively in their communities. Students discuss the diversity of the voluntary sector and identify the contribution of the voluntary sector to national development. Ultimately, the module stimulates students to visualize a common vision for the Aruban community keeping in mind the history and present community development initiatives. As part of this module, students acquire popular methodologies in social work. The module explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

Quantitative research methods

Code: ASWD-CC32-12 ECTS: 5 Content: The main objective of the module is for students to become familiar with the underlying principles and methodology of quantitative research. The module aims at preparing students to design and implement a quantitative research project for answering social work practice and social policy research questions. This introduction to quantitative research presents the major theories, methods and statistics. The module is based on the main methods of quantitative research, such as direct measurement, surveys and interviewing. This module shows how quantitative methods can be used to solve real-life problems. The focus is on principles and techniques of quantitative research to include experimental, descriptive, correlational and causal comparison. The module explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

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Organization and management for social services

Code: ASWD-CC27-15 ECTS: 4 Content: Social workers are individuals that are in great demand not only within the local community of Aruba, but also worldwide. Recognizing the increasing demand for knowledgeable and effective leaders, this course aims to equip students with tools such as the importance of effective leadership, networking, the organization and administration of human services, dealing with burnout and balancing your work and personal life. Students have the opportunity to analyze, reflect and also learn the importance of the local labor laws. In addition, students gain insight on the current trends in human resources and the social work field at large; accountable human services management, dealing with the challenges that are present in social services and among other topics the celebration of human diversity in the workplace. Students increased their business acumen through the weekly selection of articles on current developments in the field. This activity brings about dialogue, reflection, debate, and opportunities to communicate with others when in leadership roles. Through this course, students acquire a deeper understanding of the work environments where they will pursue Field Practice and work. The module explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

Professional and Society Practice 3.1

Code: ASWD-PSP14-12 ECTS: 3 Content: The objective of this module is for the students to prepare for the Field Practice in the second semester. Students engage in skills lab Skills to prepare for the Field Practice II. Additionally, students are required to complete an integrated assignment where they apply theory in practice. The foundation for this assignment is from the modules Social work theories and methods; Development perspectives for social work, Social work with individuals and families, Social work with groups, Counseling theories and methods I & II and Community empowerment and popular methodologies. The aim of the assignment is for students to choose a target group, observe the group, develop and execute an activity using a development approach. Students are also expected to write a Field Practice proposal and search for a placement agency. The module explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

Study Progress Assistance 3.1

Code: ASWD-SPA05-13 ECTS: 1 Content: The Student Progress Assistance (SPA) offers a program of guidance and coaching to students, in order to assist them in completing their studies successfully, while fostering their personal and professional development. The SPA provides students with tools and support in order for them to reflect on their academic progress, as well as their personal and professional learning process during the course. During this semester, students participate in seminars one of which is to prepare for effective defense of the Core Competence Mastery Level 2. Students make contact with their Academic Coach on their own initiative at least twice during the Semester. Pre requisite: Study Progress Assistance 2.2, ASWD-SPA02-12

Short module descriptions for semester 2 year 3

Modules Descriptions

Field Practice II Code: ASWD-PSP22-15

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ECTS: 29 Content: Students are expected to complete Field Practice for the duration of the Semester. Overseas Field Practice is possible. Students are responsible to identify their own agency for Field Practice, but require the approval of the PSP Coordinator. Students are required to complete a minimum of 608 hours in the field four days a week during the entire semester. They are also required to complete assignments which include demonstration of social work skills, values and ethics as well as assignments to combine social work theory into practice. It is also expected that students manage a caseload on their own and that they develop a product for the agency. To ensure that this product is suitable for the agency students need to conduct a basic needs assessment (i.e., research) and communicate with the Work Field Practice Instructor how to organize and manage the output of this assignment. Students are also required to submit a portfolio and reflect on their learning experience. Students participate in Skills Lab where the focus is on sharing experiences and creating opportunities to integrate conceptual knowledge and creating the link between theory and practice. Pre-requisites: Professional and Society Practice 3.1, ASWD-PSP-14-12

Study Progress Assistance 3.2

Code: ASWD-SPA06-14 ECTS: 1 Content: The Student Progress Assistance (SPA) offers a program of guidance and coaching to students, in order to assist them in completing their studies successfully, while fostering their personal and professional development. The SPA provides students with tools and support in order for them to reflect on their academic progress, as well as their personal and professional learning process during the course. During this semester, students shall participate in seminars one of which shall be preparation for effective defence of Core Competencies at Mastery Level 2. Students make contact with their Academic Coach on their own initiative at least twice during the Semester. Pre-requisite: Study Progress Assistance 3.1, ASWD-SPA05-13

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9.3.4 Year four curriculum

Year 4: Agency, advocacy and community involvement

Semester 1: The social worker as an effective leader, manager and advocate

Semester 2: The social worker as a catalyst of change for a new social reality

Courses Codes ECTS Courses Codes ECTS

Social legislation and policy

ASWD-CC25-12

5 Field Practice III Pre-requisites: Professional and Society Practice 4.1 ASWD-PSP41-17

ASWD-PSP42-17

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Advocacy, new media and change

ASWD-CC26-12

5 Final Research ASWD-FR-17 10

Social planning, project design and implementation

ASWD-CC28-12

5 Study Progress Assistance 4.2 Pre-requisite: Study Progress Assistance 4.1 ASWD-SPA07-14

ASWD-SPA08-14

1

Social entrepreneurship

ASWD-CC48-14

5 Electives:

Elective from any other UA Faculty or a recognized university

5

Elective: Introduction to Family Law

Elective: Family Violence Elective: School Social Work

Professional and Society Practice 4.1 Pre requisite: Field Practice II

ASWD-PSP41-17

2

Research Lab ASWD-RL-17 2

Study Progress Assistance 4.1

ASWD-SPA07-14

1

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Pre-requisite: Study Progress Assistance 3.2 ASWD-SPA06-14

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Short module descriptions for semester 1 year 4

Modules Descriptions

Social legislation and policy

Code: ASWD-CC25-12 ECTS: 5 Content: Social workers in Aruba and globally are employed within the public, non-governmental organizations and to a less extent in private organizations. In all these organizations, the law provides the framework within which human services are offered. It is therefore impossible for social workers to practice without coming in contact with laws and policies. This module is therefore aimed at providing students with an understanding of the relevance of social legislation and policy to the social work process and to human development. More importantly, it is intended to enable students to appreciate the critical role of social legislation and policy in promoting human development, well-being, human rights and justice which are the core values of the profession. The module provides students with an understanding of the law, the types of law, its historical development and the law making process. The definition of policy and the various models of social welfare, and the historical developments in the Dutch and English Caribbean policy making process will also be explored. Factors that influence the law and policy making process are identified and discussed. Issues relating to policy analysis, monitoring and evaluation are explored. Moreover, the module discusses the paradigmatic shifts that have occurred in the laws and policy development process in Aruba since Status Aparte. The module identifies and discusses the impact of globalization, especially as this relates to the United Nations conventions and treaties on the law and policy making direction of Aruba. The module explicitly explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

Advocacy, new media and change

Code: ASWD-CC26-12 ECTS: 5 Content: Throughout the historical development of social work, scholars and practitioners have engaged in advocacy and social action, thereby challenging the political, social, cultural and economic forces which create and maintain oppression and inequality. However, it is believed that this method of social work practice has been one of the most challenging and least utilized by practitioners. This course discusses advocacy in social work and seeks to ensure that students understand and appreciate the social worker’s obligation to practice advocacy. The course helps students to answer the following questions: What is advocacy? What barriers hold social workers back from doing advocacy? What are the principles and ethical guidelines relevant to the practice of advocacy in Aruba? Students discuss the theories of advocacy and make special reference to the theory of justice, the rights based approach, critical theory and transformation models of advocacy. Students also acquire strategies, tactics and skills for advocacy in promoting policy, legislative reform and other areas of social work practices with individuals, groups, communities and organizations. This is accomplished through the other courses that are taught during that semester. Due to

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advances in media and technology, the course provides students with the competencies in the application of new media as a powerful advocacy tool for the prevention of social problems. The course seeks to answer the question: How can social workers shape and direct the discourse in the media toward social change and development? The module explicitly explores all the transversal lines of sustainability, civic participation, diversity and identity.

Social entrepreneurship

Code: ASWD-CC48-14 ECTS: 5 Content: The module aims to inspire social work students to engage in the field of social entrepreneurship by giving them a comprehensive introduction to the social enterprise sector. A social enterprise is an organization that applies business (commercial) strategies to promote development and maximize improvements in human and environmental well-being, rather than maximizing profits for company shareholders. Social enterprise promises to be a defining feature of both the developed and developing worlds as government subsidy and grant funding regimes shrink, and as aid funding gives way to “impact investing” (=investments made into organizations and funds with the intention to generate measurable social and environmental impact alongside a financial return). The module Social entrepreneurship provides an overview of the social enterprise sector, its place in models of economic development and growth, social well-being, progress and sustainable happiness. It offers social work students knowledge of social enterprise models and the skill set required to start their own social enterprises. The emphasis in this module is the translation of knowledge into action, and to both reflect and raise awareness of the potentials for social enterprise opportunities within the Aruban context. The module explicitly explores the transversal lines of sustainability and civic participation.

Social planning, project design and implementation

Code: ASWD-CC28-12 ECTS: 5 Content: The course provides students with the competencies required to create new social reality for articulation and action at the mezzo and macro levels, through social planning and project design. Students acquire knowledge in the field of social planning, its origins, characteristics, models and approaches. Social planning is discussed within the context of development for positive sustainable change. Therefore, the dimensions of social planning takes into consideration relevant issues and concepts such as human development; social development; sustainable development; gender; empowerment; democratic ownership; citizenship; participation, partnerships; communication; collaboration; cooperation; advocacy; equity; choice; agency; human rights, human security; human capital and social capital. The course is also designed to empower social workers to adopt a developmental orientation towards social planning, project design and implementation. Students acquire competencies in effective project proposal and grant writing. Moreover, the course seeks to unravel in students, a spirit of social entrepreneurship in becoming innovative and creative in finding solutions to the plethora of problems in the society. The module explicitly explores the transversal lines of sustainability and civic participation.

Professional and Society Practice 4.1

Code: ASWD-PSP41-17 ECTS: 2 Content: This course centers on preparing the student on their journey to prepare themselves for the final internship at a Social Work Agency. For the first part of the semester

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the student will orient, plan and execute certain tasks to find the right internship placement for them. They can also connect this with a possible research need of the agency for their final thesis. At the end students will have a field practice proposal in place. Lastly students will receive support in the final project of the semester (integrated assignment) by means of certain classes on persuasion skills, presentation skills and general support.

Research Lab Code: ASWD-RL-17 ECTS: 2 Content: This module is aims to design and write a research proposal in preparation for their final research. The student will be empowered to work independently and become a creator of new social reality and contribute to knowledge development in the social work field for Aruba through research. Students are expected to select a research topic that will contribute to the Aruban society and the work field in a transformative manner. Therefore, students are encouraged to use their experience in the Field Practice to identify relevant research topics. The students shall be given the opportunity to locate and to critically analyze and summarize appropriate research literature that is linked to their research topic. The student will also learn how to successfully manage their research process and how to design a work plan for the implementation of their research project. This module is interactive and taught in the form of workshop style to allow students to learn by practice. Every workshop will be opportunities to discuss and clarify the component parts of writing a research proposal. More importantly, students are expected to combine their knowledge of previous research modules taught.

Study Progress Assistance 4.1

Code: ASWD-SPA07-14 ECTS: 1 Content: The Student Progress Assistance (SPA) offers a program of guidance and coaching to students, in order to assist them in completing their studies successfully, while fostering their personal and professional development. The SPA provides students with tools and support in order for them to reflect on their academic progress, as well as their personal and professional learning process during the course. During this semester, students participate in seminars to prepare them effective defence of Core Competencies Mastery Level 3. Students make contact with their Academic Coach on their own initiative at least twice during the Semester. Pre requisite: Study Progress Assistance 4.1, ASWD-SPA07-14

Short module descriptions for semester 2 year 4

Modules Descriptions

Field Practice III

Code: ASWD-PSP42-17 ECTS: 19 Content: Students are expected to complete Field Practice for the duration of the Semester. Students are responsible to identify their own agency for Field Practice. It is recommended that as far as is possible for the chosen agency to be related to the topic of student’s final research project. Students are required to complete 512 hours in the field, related to their research and regular work assigned to them by the Work Field Practice Instructor. Students are required to submit a portfolio and a reflection report on their learning experience during the entire semester.

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Pre requisite: Profession and Society Practice 4.1, ASWD-PSP11-14

Final Research

Code: ASWD-FR-17 Ects: 10 Content: This is the module where students complete their Final Research. A substantial part of this module requires that students work independently and become a creator of new social reality and contribute to knowledge development in the social work field for Aruba and beyond. It is mandatory that students attend workshops in which they will obtain support in data collection, data analysis and writing their Final Research through peer-to-peer support under the guidance of the Lecturer. This course culminates with a non-graded presentation of the Final Research which constitutes graduation day for the student.

Study Progress Assistance 4.2

Code: ASWD-SPA08-14 ECTS: 1 Content: The Student Progress Assistance (SPA) offers a program of guidance and coaching to students, in order to assist them in completing their studies successfully, while fostering their personal and professional development. The SPA provides students with tools and support in order for them to reflect on their academic progress, as well as their personal and professional learning process during the course. During this semester, students participate in seminars to prepare them for their future options after graduation and for the effective defence of Core Competencies Mastery Level 3. Students make contact with their Academic Coach on their own initiative at least twice during the Semester. Pre requisite: Study Progress Assistance 4.1, ASWD-SPA07-14

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Literature List 2020-2021

Bachelor Social Work and Development (SWD)

Literature List Academic Year 2020-2021

Books can be bought at the UA Bookstore (bookstore@ua.aw)

BACHELOR 1 Literature List

Course Title BACHE Semester 1

Introduction to social work

Social work: a profession of many faces B.W. Sheafor, A.T. Morales & M.E. Scott Allyn & Bacon, 12th ed., 2012 ISBN 9780205034673

Self-awareness as an instrument of professional growth and self-care

Reader

Human rights, values and ethics

Human rights and social work: towards rights-based practice J. Ife Cambridge, 3rd ed., 2012 ISBN 9781107693876

Social work values and ethics : identifying and resolving professional dilemmas E. Piller Congress Nelson-Hall, 1999 ISBN 9780830414925

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Academic reading and writing

Publication manual of the American Psychological Association American Psychological Association American Psychological Association, 7th ed., 2019 ISBN 9781433832161 Longman Academic Writing Series: Essays A. Oshima & A. Hogue Pearson Education ESL, 5th ed., 2016 ISBN 9780134663319

Sociology

Sociology in action C. Odell-Korgen & M.P. Atkinson (Eds.) Sage Publications, 2019 ISBN 9781506345901 https://www.vitalsource.com/products/interactive-sociology-in-action-interactive-ebook-kathleen-korgen-v9781544321981

Interpersonal communication

Interpersonal communication : everyday encounters J.T. Wood Cengage Learning, 9th ed., 2019 ISBN 9780357032947

Professional and Society Practice 1.1

TBA

Study Progress Assistance 1.1

Reader

Caribbean social issues and change

Social Problems: Community, Policy, and Social Action A. Leon-Guerrero SAGE Publications, 6th ed., 2019 ISBN 9781506362724

Social Problems and the Quality of Life R.H. Lauer and J.C. Lauer McGraw-Hill, 14th ed., 2018 ISBN 9781259914300

Critical thinking and new literacies

Thinking critically J. Chaffee Cengage Learning, 12th ed., 2017 ISBN 9781337558501

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Introduction to research methodologies

Research. This is it! B. Baarda Noordhoff, 2nd ed., 2014 ISBN 9789001816964

The role of psychology in Social Work

Psychology : modules for active learning D. Coon & J.O. Mitterer Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 15th ed., 2020 ISBN 9780357371596

Interpersonal and intra personal development

Reader

Political and economic development

Social work and social development, theories and skills for developmental social work J.Midgley & A. Conley Oxford University Press, 2010 ISBN 9780199732326

Literature to be provided by the lecturer

Professional and Society Practice 1.2

TBA

Study Progress Assistance 1.2

Reader

BACHELOR 2 Literature List

Course Title Literature Bachelor II Semester 1

Development perspectives for social work

Social work and social development, theories and skills for developmental social work J.Midgley & A. Conley Oxford University Press, 2010 ISBN 9780199732326 Literature to be provided by lecturer.

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Social work theories and methods

An Introduction to Applying Social Work Theories and Methods B. Teater Open University Press, 2nd ed., 2014 ISBN 9780335247639 Also as e-book available in EBSCO database or direct link on www.aruba.worldcat.org

Counseling theories and methods I

Theory and Practice of Counseling and Psychotherapy G. Corey Brooks/ Cole Cengage Learning, 10th ed., 2017 ISBN 9781305263727

Lifespan development

Development through life: A psychosocial approach B. Newman & P. Newman Wadsworth Cengage Learning, 13th ed., 2018 ISBN 9781337098144

Qualitative research methods

The social work dissertation, using small-scale qualitative methodology M. Carey Open University Press McGraw Hill House, 2nd ed., 2013 ISBN 9780335247592

Nederlands

Rapporteren in de hulp- en dienstverlening J. ter Horst Coutinho, 5th ed., 2018 ISBN 9789046906330

Introduction to Field Practice

The Critically Reflective Practitioner N. Thompson & S. Thompson Palgrave Macmillan, 2008 ISBN 9780230573185

Study progress assistance 2.1

TBA

Course Title Literature Bachelor II Semester 2

Social Work and Philosophy

Reader

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Papiamento

Vocabulario Ortografico di Papiamento Departmento di Ensenansa 2nd ed., 2013 ISBN 9789990417487

Manual Gramatica di Papiamento-Morfologia Departmento di Ensenansa 2010 ISBN 9789990413571

Diccionario Papiamento/English/Papiamento B. Ratzlaff-Henriquez Bonaire Stichting Jeugdwerk Jong Bonaire, 2nd ed., 2008 ISBN 9789990408362

Diversity and Social Work

Multicultural social work practice : a competency-based approach to diversity and social justice G. Wing Sue John Wiley & Sons, 2nd ed., 2015 ISBN 9781118536100

Gerontological social work

Social Gerontology: A multidisciplinary perspective N.R. Hooyman, K.Y. Kawamoto & H. Asuman Kiyak Allyn & Bacon, 2018 ISBN 9780133894776

Counseling theories and methods II

Intentional Interviewing and Counseling: Facilitating Client Development in a Multicultural Society A.E. Ivey, M. Bradford Ivey & C.P. Zalaquett Brooks/Cole, 9th ed., 2018 ISBN 9781305865785

Social Work with Children and Youth

Social work practice with children N. Boyd Webb The Guilford Press, 4th ed., 2019 ISBN 9781462537556

Working with adolescents: a guide for practitioners J.A. Laser & N. Nicotera The Guilford Press, 2011 ISBN 9781609180355

Field Practice 1

TBA

Study progress assistance 2.2

TBA

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BACHELOR 3 Literature list

Course Title Literature Bachelor III Semester 1

Social work with individuals and families

An introduction to family social work D. Collins, C. Jordan & H. Coleman Cengage Learning, 4th ed., 2013 ISBN 9781133588788

Organization and management in social services

The social worker as manager: a practical guide to success R.W. Weinbach & L.M. Taylor Pearson Education, 7th ed., 2015 ISBN 9780133909081 eText -- Access Card Package OR ISBN 9780205957910 book ONLY

Social work with groups

Groups: process and practice M. Schneider Corey, G. Corey & C. Corey Books/Cole Cengage Learning, 10th ed., 2017 ISBN 9781305865709

Community empowerment and popular methodologies

Skills in Neighbourhood Work P. Henderson & D.N. Thomas Routledge, 4th ed., 2013 ISBN 9780415520010

Elective: Social work with persons with disabilities

Social work with disabled people M. Oliver, B. Sapey & P. Thomas Palgrave, 4th ed., 2012 ISBN 9780230297951

Disability across the Developmental Life Span Julie Smart Springer Publishing Company, 2012 ISBN: 9780826107343 Also as e-book available in EBSCO database or direct link on www.aruba.worldcat.org Reader

Quantitative research methods

Social Research Methods A. Bryman Oxford University Press, 5th ed., 2016 ISBN 9780199689453

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Professional and Society Practice 3.1

Surviving your social work placement R. Lomax, K. Jones, S. Leigh & C. Gay Palgrave Macmillan, 2nd ed., 2014 ISBN 9781137328229

Reflecteren: De basis. Op weg naar bewust en bekwaam handelen M. Groen Noordhoff Uitgevers, 3th ed., 2015 ISBN 9789001846176

Study Progress Assistance 3.1

TBA

Field Practice II

Supervisie. Gids voor supervisanten W. Regouin, E. de Haan Koninklijke Van Gorcum, 9th ed., 2017 ISBN 9789023255758

Study Progress Assistance 3.2

TBA

BACHELOR 4 Literature list

Course Title Literature Bachelor IV Semester

1

Advocacy, new media and change

Advocacy practice for social justice Richard Hoefer Lyceum Books, Inc., 4th ed., 2019 ISBN 9780190916572

Advocacy in the human service Mark Ezell Brooke/Cole, 2000 ISBN 9780534348618 Reader

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Social planning, project design and implementation

Proposal writing: effective grantsmanship Soraya M. Coley& Cynthia A. Scheinberg Sage, 5th ed., 2017 ISBN 9781483376431 Reader

Social legislation and policy

Understanding public policy Thomas R. Dye Pearson, 15th ed., 2017 ISBN 9780134169972 or ISBN 9780134377520 (Book a la Carte)

Social entrepreneurship

Social Entrepreneurship: What Everyone Needs to Know David Bornstein and Susan Davis Oxford University Press, 2010 ISBN 9780195396331 OR 9780195396348 Also as e-book available in EBSCO database or direct link on www.aruba.worldcat.org Creating an Entrepreneurial Mindset: Failure IS an Option! Roger Cowdrey Bookboon.com, 2012 ISBN 9978-87-403-0310-0 Link: http://bookboon.com/en/creating-an-entrepreneurial-mindset-ebook Corporate Social Responsibility David Crowther and Guler Aras Bookboon.com, 2008 ISBN 978-87-7681-415-1 Link: http://bookboon.com/en/defining-corporate-social-responsibility-ebook Social Enterprise: An Introduction Ken Stratford Blue Beetle Books Inc., 2013 Link: http://www.smallbusinesssuccess.ca/ebooks/business_infosource/pdfs/2013_SocialEnterprise.pdf

Elective: Social work with persons with disabilities

Social work with disabled people Michael Oliver, Bob Sapey & Pam Thomas Palgrave, 4th ed., 2012 ISBN 9780230297951 Disability across the Developmental Life Span Julie Smart Springer publishing Company, 2012 ISBN: 9780826107343 Reader

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Elective: Family Violence

Social work and family violence: Theories, Assessment, and Intervention Joan C. McClennen Springer Publishing Company, 2nd ed., 2017 ISBN 9780826133489

Research lab

TBA

Professional and Society Practice 4.1

Surviving your social work placement R. Lomax, K. Jones, S. Leigh & C. Gay Palgrave Macmillan, 2nd ed., 2014 ISBN 9781137328229

Course Title Literature Bachelor IV Semester 2

Final Research SW&D lecturers

TBA

Field Practice III

Supervisie. Gids voor supervisanten Willemine Regouin, Erik de Haan Koninklijke Van Gorcum, 9th ed., 2017 ISBN 9789023255758

Study progress assistance 4.2

TBA

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Appendices

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FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE

SOCIAL WORK AND DEVELOPMENT

EXAMENREGLEMENT VAN DE FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE VAN DE UNIVERSITEIT VAN ARUBA VOOR DE VIERJARIGE

BACHELOROPLEIDING SOCIAL WORK AND DEVELOPMENT

(Vastgesteld door de Faculteitsraad op 11 februari 2010, gewijzigd bij besluiten van 30 september

2011, 29 juni 2012, 6 juli 2012, 3 mei 2013, 25 april 2014, 29 april 2015, 29 juni 2016, 10 april 2017,

25 april 2018 en 17 april 2019 en in werking getreden op 1 augustus 2019).

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Inhoudsopgave 1 Begripsbepalingen .................................................................................................................. 75

2 Algemeen ................................................................................................................................ 76

2.1 Inwerkingtreding en voorrang ....................................................................................................... 76

2.2 De Examencommissie .................................................................................................................... 76

3 Inhoud en inrichting van de opleiding .................................................................................... 78

4 Onderwijs ................................................................................................................................ 78

4.1 Drempelregelingen ........................................................................................................................ 78

4.2 Aanwezigheids- en inspanningsverplichting.................................................................................. 79

5 Toetsing ................................................................................................................................... 79

5.1 Procedures ..................................................................................................................................... 79

5.2 Moment van afname ..................................................................................................................... 80

5.3 Inzagerecht .................................................................................................................................... 81

5.4 Herkansing ..................................................................................................................................... 81

5.5 Vrijstelling ...................................................................................................................................... 82

5.6 Vervanging ..................................................................................................................................... 82

5.7 Cijfers ............................................................................................................................................. 82

5.8 Geldigheidsduur ............................................................................................................................ 83

5.9 Bewaartermijn toetsen .................................................................................................................. 84

5.10 Judicium ....................................................................................................................................... 84

5.11 Gemiddelde eindcijfer ................................................................................................................. 84

6 Regels en richtlijnen met betrekking tot tentamens .............................................................. 85

6.1 Ordemaatregelen .......................................................................................................................... 85

6.2 Onregelmatigheden en Fraude...................................................................................................... 85

6.3 Procedure bij ontdekking van onregelmatigheden of fraude ....................................................... 86

6.4 Beroepsprocedure ......................................................................................................................... 87

7 Studieadvies ............................................................................................................................ 87

8 Bijlage I .................................................................................................................................... 90

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1 BEGRIPSBEPALINGEN In dit reglement wordt verstaan onder:

Credit: Een studiepunt volgens het European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). 1 ECT komt overeen met 25 tot 30 studie-uren. Zoals genoemd in de nota van toelichting van de LBFAS (2009, 82).

Deeltentamen: Een onderdeel van een tentamen. Dit onderdeel kan een schriftelijk tentamen zijn of bestaan uit een andere vorm, zoals een presentatie, debat, werkstuk of paper.

Docenten: De medewerkers genoemd in artikel 12 van de Landsverordening Universiteit van Aruba (“LUA”) (AB 1988, 100, nadien gewijzigd): alle gewone en buitengewone hoogleraren, wetenschappelijke hoofdmedewerkers, wetenschappelijke medewerkers, wetenschappelijke assistenten en het overige docerend personeel, derhalve uitgezonderd het niet-docerend personeel.

Examen: Het bachelorexamen van de opleiding, bestaande uit verschillende tentamens, inbegrepen deeltentamens.

Examenbevoegd: Docenten.

Exchange program: Een programma met een maximale duur van 1 semester, welke een student volgt in het buitenland aan een door de Universiteit van Aruba goedgekeurd instituut van hoger onderwijs

Herkansing: Een 2e gelegenheid om een tentamen af te leggen in hetzelfde academisch jaar.

Opleiding: De vierjarige bacheloropleiding Social Work and Development (SW&D) van de Faculty of Arts and Science van de Universiteit van Aruba.

Schriftelijk tentamen: Een schriftelijke toets bestaande uit open vragen en/of meerkeuze vragen, welke gepland wordt in de “midterm-” en/of “final exam week”.

Niet schriftelijk tentamen:

Een onderzoek dat geen schriftelijke tentamen is. Het wordt gepland uiterlijk in de “midterm-” en/of “final exam week”. Voorbeelden van zo’n onderzoek zijn een presentatie, debat, werkstuk of paper.

Surveillant: Een persoon die toeziet op het ordelijk verloop van de tentaminering in de zin van artikel 6.1 van dit reglement.

Tentamen: Onderzoek naar de kennis, het inzicht, attitude en de vaardigheden van de student, alsmede de beoordeling van de resultaten van het onderzoek, als onderdeel van het examen.

Tentaminator: De voor het tentamen verantwoordelijke docent.

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2 ALGEMEEN

2.1 INWERKINGTREDING EN VOORRANG

1. Dit examenreglement treedt in werking op 1 augustus 2018 en is vanaf dat moment van toepassing

op alle studenten.

2. In alle gevallen (bijvoorbeeld bij onduidelijkheden, afwijkingen, verschillen van interpretatie, en/of

tegenstrijdigheden) prevaleert de Nederlandstalige versie van het examenreglement boven een

Engelstalige versie, ook wanneer de laatste van meer recente datum is.

3. In geval van informatie strijdig met dit reglement prevaleert het examenreglement.

4. In uitzonderlijke gevallen kan de Examencommissie of de Faculteitsraad, zo nodig ambtshalve,

afwijken van dit reglement.

5. Over aangelegenheden waarin niet is voorzien beslist de Faculteitsraad.

2.2 DE EXAMENCOMMISSIE

1. De Faculteitsraad stelt uit de examenbevoegde docenten van de Universiteit van Aruba een

Examencommissie in die uit tenminste drie leden bestaat, waaronder een voorzitter en een

plaatsvervangend voorzitter.

- De Faculteitsraad kan jaarlijks één of meerdere plaatsvervangende leden benoemen.

- De leden van de Examencommissie worden voor een periode van één jaar benoemd, met

uitzondering van de voorzitter die voor een periode van twee jaar wordt benoemd.

- De leden kunnen worden herbenoemd.

- De Examencommissie rapporteert aan de faculteitsraad.

2. Het voorzitterschap van de Examencommissie wordt bekleed door een full-time medewerker van de

faculteit.

3. De Examencommissie stelt de cijferlijsten voor het examen vast en beslist over het al of niet

geslaagd zijn van de kandidaten.

4. De door de Examencommissie vastgestelde cijferlijst wordt aan de student bekend gemaakt.

5. De getuigschriften voor het examen worden ondertekend door de Rector en de Decaan. Bij

afwezigheid van de Rector tekent de Waarnemend rector. Bij afwezigheid van de Decaan tekent de

Waarnemend decaan.

6. De in de opleiding behaalde cijfers voor de tentamens worden door de docenten vastgesteld zonder

tussenkomst van de Examencommissie.

7. De Examencommissie beschikt niet alleen over de in dit Examenreglement genoemde

bevoegdheden, maar ook over de bevoegdheden die in andere reglementen en regelingen worden

genoemd.

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8. De Examencommissie neemt binnen zes weken na indiening van een verzoek of klacht een beslissing

op dat verzoek of klacht. De Examencommissie kan de beslissing voor ten hoogste veertien dagen

aanhouden. Van de aanhouding wordt voor de afloop van de hiervoor genoemde termijn schriftelijk

mededeling gedaan aan de verzoeker en eventueel overige belanghebbenden. Het uitblijven van

een besluit binnen de bij of krachtens dit reglement gestelde termijn wordt gelijkgesteld met een

afwijzende beschikking.

9. Tegen beslissingen van de Examencommissie, met uitzondering van de beslissingen bedoeld in

artikel 2.2.3. van het Examenreglement, staat voor de belanghebbende(n) bezwaar open bij de

Faculteitsraad. Het bezwaarschrift dient binnen zes weken na bekendmaking van de beslissing met

redenen omkleed te worden ingediend bij de Faculteitsraad van de Faculty of Arts and Science.

10. De Faculteitsraad stelt ad hoc en voor de duur van de behandeling van de voorliggende

bezwaarschriften een bezwaarschriftencommissie in, bestaande uit drie full-time docenten van de

Universiteit van Aruba. Lidmaatschap van de Examencommissie is onverenigbaar met lidmaatschap

van de bezwaarschriftencommissie. De Faculteitsraad mandateert de bevoegdheid tot het beslissen

op het bezwaar aan de bezwaaradviescommissie. Deze beslist binnen zes weken na indiening op het

bezwaarschrift. De bezwaarschriftencommissie kan de beslissing voor ten hoogste veertien dagen

aanhouden. Van de aanhouding wordt voor de afloop van de hierboven genoemde termijn

schriftelijk mededeling gedaan aan de belanghebbende(n).

11. De Examencommissie besluit bij meerderheid van stemmen.

12. De Examencommissie vervult haar taak zonder vooringenomenheid. Elk lid van de

Examencommissie dient zich te verschonen indien er feiten of omstandigheden zijn die een

onpartijdige beoordeling in de weg kunnen staan.

13. Iedere student van de Faculty of Arts and Science kan ter behartiging van zijn belangen bij de

Examencommissie een verzoek indienen ter zake waarvan de Examencommissie bevoegd is. De

Examencommissie zendt geschriften tot behandeling waarvan kennelijk een ander bestuursorgaan

bevoegd is onverwijld door naar dat orgaan, onder gelijktijdige mededeling daarvan aan de

afzender.

14. De student die rechtstreeks in zijn belang is geschaad door de wijze waarop een tentamen of

onderdeel daarvan is afgenomen, kan een met redenen omkleed klaagschrift indienen bij de

Examencommissie. In een dergelijk geval staat conform artikel 33 lid 3 LUA tevens administratief

beroep open bij de Commissie van Beroep. In het klaagschrift kan de indiener de Examencommissie

verzoeken in te stemmen met een rechtstreeks beroep bij de Commissie van Beroep.

15. De student die rechtstreeks in zijn belang is geschaad door een besluit, waarbij de uitslag van een

tentamen of een onderdeel daarvan is vastgesteld, kan, nadat hij eerst heeft geprobeerd met de

tentaminator in kwestie tot een minnelijke schikking te komen, bij een met redenen omkleed

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beroepschrift, beroep instellen bij de Commissie van Beroep op grond van strijd met bij of krachtens

de LUA vastgestelde regelen, dan wel de redelijkheid of billijkheid.

3 INHOUD EN INRICHTING VAN DE OPLEIDING 1. De studie Social Work and Development omvat één examen: het bachelorexamen.

2. Het examen kent een totale studielast van 240 credits.

3. Het examen omvat de in Bijlage I omschreven onderdelen. Deze bijlage vermeldt naast een

opsomming van de onderdelen van de opleiding, de in credits uitgedrukte studielast per onderdeel

en geeft aan welke modules behoren tot Core Curriculum (“CC”), General Education (“GE”) of

Profession and Society Practice (“PSP”).

4. Een met goed gevolg afgelegd examen geeft de graad Bachelor of Arts (B.A.).

5. De maximale inschrijvingsduur voor de opleiding is zes jaren te rekenen vanaf de datum van de

inschrijving.

6. De student dient 10 credits aan keuzevakken te behalen voor het examen. Verzoeken om een vak als

keuzevak te laten meetellen voor het examen dienen te worden ingediend bij de Examencommissie.

In afwijking van het voorgeschreven studieverloop en de in artikel 4.1 omschreven drempelregelingen

is een student bevoegd eerder dan het vierde programmajaar één of meer keuzevakken te volgen en

aan de bijhorende tentamens deel te nemen. Een gemotiveerd verzoek hiertoe moet worden

ingediend bij de Examencommissie, die beslist na advies te hebben gevraagd aan de

onderwijscommissie. Het verzoek dient aannemelijk te maken dat een extra studiebelasting niet zal

leiden tot een studievertraging in het betreffende programmajaar waarin de student vervroegd

keuzevakken wenst te volgen. Behaalde credits van keuzevakken tellen uitsluitend mee voor de

berekening van de credits van het vierde programmajaar en niet voor die van enig voorgaand

programmajaar.

7. Indien ten opzichte van het voorafgaande academisch jaar in een academisch jaar een wijziging

plaatsvindt in de modules die in dat academisch jaar worden gedoceerd dan wel een wijziging in het

bachelorjaar waarin de modules worden gedoceerd, stelt de Faculteitsraad een overgangsregeling

vast. Hetzelfde geldt indien een wijziging plaatsvindt in de studielast die aan één of meer modules is

toegekend.

4 ONDERWIJS

4.1 DREMPELREGELINGEN

1. Om deel te mogen nemen aan de tentamens uit het programma van het tweede jaar dient een

student in ieder geval:

- minstens 75% van alle modules (45 credits) van het eerste jaar te hebben behaald;

2. Om deel te mogen nemen aan de tentamens uit het programma van het derde jaar dient een

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student in ieder geval:

- alle onderdelen van het eerste jaar te hebben behaald;

- minstens 75% van alle modules (45 credits) van het tweede jaar te hebben behaald;

3. Om deel te mogen nemen aan de tentamens uit het programma van het vierde jaar dient een student in ieder geval:

- alle onderdelen van het tweede jaar te hebben behaald

- minstens 75% van alle modules (45 credits) van het derde jaar te hebben behaald;

4. Tot de uitvoering van de afstudeeropdracht van de opleiding wordt slechts toegelaten de student die aan de volgende voorwaarden heeft voldaan:

- alle onderdelen van het eerste en tweede jaar heeft behaald;

- minimaal 70% van de totale credits van het opleidingsprogramma heeft behaald;

- een minimum gemiddeld eindcijfer van 7 heeft voor de reeds behaalde modules, met

dien verstande dat voor elke module minstens het cijfer 6 is behaald.

5. Naast het bepaalde in de artikelen 4.1.1, 4.1.2 en 4.1.3 kan de Faculteitsraad aanvullende

voorwaarden stellen waaraan moet zijn voldaan om deel te mogen nemen aan het tentamen voor de

verschillende modules uit het programma van het volgende jaar.

De Faculteitsraad stelt voor de aanvang van het academisch jaar vast of aanvullende eisen worden

gesteld en welke eisen dit zijn.

6. Indien naar haar oordeel hiertoe voldoende zwaarwegende redenen aanwezig zijn, kan de

Examencommissie op verzoek van de student afwijken van hetgeen is bepaald in de artikelen 4.1.1

tot en met 4.1.7.

4.2 AANWEZIGHEIDS- EN INSPANNINGSVERPLICHTING

1. Van elke student wordt actieve deelname verwacht aan de module waarvoor hij staat ingeschreven.

2. In elke modulebeschrijving wordt melding gemaakt van de periodes waarin het verplicht is bij het

onderwijs aanwezig te zijn. De modulebeschrijving vermeldt eveneens welke regeling van kracht is in

geval van afwezigheid in deze periodes.

5 TOETSING

5.1 PROCEDURES

1. In ieder academisch jaar worden twee mogelijkheden geboden om tentamens dan wel

deeltentamens af te leggen over de stof die in dat jaar wordt gedoceerd, tenzij de docent na positief

advies van de Faculteitsraad binnen vier weken na de aanvang van het onderwijs aan de studenten

aangeeft dat de aard van het tentamen of het tentamenonderdeel zich daartegen verzet.

2. De data voor de schriftelijke tentamens worden door de Faculteitsraad vóór 1 september van het

lopende studiejaar vastgesteld en schriftelijk bekendgemaakt.

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3. Zonder inschrijving voor een tentamen is deelneming aan een tentamen niet mogelijk. Inschrijving

geschiedt via OSIRIS op de daartoe geëigende wijze. De inschrijvingstermijn sluit drie werkdagen

voor de start van het tentamen.

4. Uiterlijk een week na de aanvang van de colleges verstrekt de docent een modulebeschrijving aan

de studenten waarin het volgende is vermeld:

- de verplichte en eventuele aanbevolen literatuur voor het tentamen;

- welke literatuur en andere hulpmiddelen op het tentamen mogen worden gebruikt;

- de wijze waarop het tentamen zal geschieden;

- de datum waarop het tentamen en de herkansing zal geschieden. De uiterlijke datum van deze

herkansing is de laatste dag van de “resit- final exam week” in het betreffende semester;

- indien een tentamen uit meerdere onderdelen bestaat wordt tevens vermeld uit hoeveel

onderdelen het tentamen bestaat, voor welk percentage van het eindcijfer deze onderdelen

meetellen en of deze onderdelen met een voldoende moeten worden afgesloten.

5. Op ondergeschikte punten kan ook na de termijn genoemd in artikel 5.1.4 een aanvulling op de

verplichte literatuur worden gegeven.

Tenzij uitdrukkelijk anders is bepaald, behoort hetgeen in de colleges is behandeld tot de

tentamenstof.

Indien de voor het tentamen verplichte literatuur niet drie weken voor het tijdstip van het tentamen

voor de studenten beschikbaar is en de oorzaak hiervan toe te rekenen is aan de Universiteit van

Aruba, mogen daaruit geen tentamenvragen worden gesteld, voorzover deze stof niet in de colleges

is behandeld.

6. Indien een tentamen schriftelijk wordt afgenomen, geeft de docent voor het tijdstip van het

schriftelijke tentamen, één of meer voorbeelden van vragen, zoals die op het schriftelijke tentamen

zullen worden gesteld.

7. Indien de schriftelijke tentamenvragen niet alle een gelijk gewicht hebben, wordt bij elke vraag

vermeld welke waardering aan een goed antwoord zal zijn verbonden.

5.2 MOMENT VAN AFNAME

1. Als moment voor het afleggen van het tentamen geldt bij schriftelijke opdrachten de bij aanvang

van de opdracht vastgestelde inleverdatum.

2. Wanneer een tentamen uit deeltentamens bestaat, geldt als moment van het afleggen van het

tentamen de dag waarop het laatste deeltentamen is afgelegd.

3. Als moment van het afleggen van het tentamen geldt bij de stage de bij aanvang van de opdracht

vastgestelde inleverdatum.

4. Als moment van het afleggen van het tentamen geldt bij de onderzoeksopdracht de dag van het

inleveren van de definitieve versie van het verslag van de onderzoeksopdracht bij de begeleider.

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5.3 INZAGERECHT

1. Na de bekendmaking van de uitslag van het tentamen wordt aan de kandidaten de mogelijkheid

geboden om hun werk in te zien. Deze inzage vindt plaats binnen 15 werkdagen na het maken van

het tentamen. Indien een docent op dat moment niet op Aruba verblijft, kan deze volstaan met het

verstrekken van modelantwoorden. De inzage kan alsdan geschieden door een andere daartoe

aangewezen docent. Mochten kandidaten vragen hebben, kunnen zij rechtstreeks contact opnemen

met de andere daartoe aangewezen docent. De docent kan naast het beschikbaar stellen van de

modelantwoorden een bespreking houden.

5.4 HERKANSING

1. In ieder academisch jaar worden twee mogelijkheden geboden om tentamens dan wel

deeltentamens af te leggen over de stof die in dat jaar wordt gedoceerd.

2. Herkansing van een tentamen of deeltentamen waarvoor reeds een voldoende is behaald, is

behoudens zeer uitzonderlijke, door de Examencommissie te beoordelen omstandigheden,

uitgesloten.

3. Indien door de Examencommissie krachtens artikel 5.4.2 een herkansing wordt toegestaan, dan

geldt het reeds afgelegde tentamen of deeltentamen waarvoor een herkansing wordt toegestaan

niet als benutte tentamengelegenheid. Het cijfer dat voor dit reeds afgelegde tentamen was

behaald, vervalt op het moment dat toestemming voor de herkansing wordt verleend door de

Examencommissie.

4. Een student kan bij de Examencommissie een verzoek indienen voor een alternatieve datum van

een schriftelijk tentamen wanneer er sprake is van overmacht waardoor niet kan worden

deelgenomen aan de reguliere toetsing zoals omschreven in 5.4.1. Is er binnen het studiejaar nog

sprake van een reguliere toetskans, dan wordt de student geacht hier gebruik van te maken

alvorens een beroep te doen op deze regeling.

Een verzoek wordt schriftelijk ingediend bij de Examencommissie, uiterlijk tien werkdagen na de

reguliere toetsdatum.

5. Een student kan bij de betreffende docent een verzoek in te dienen voor een alternatieve datum

van een niet schriftelijk tentamen wanneer er sprake is van overmacht waardoor niet kan worden

deelgenomen aan de reguliere toetsing zoals omschreven in 5.2.1. Is er binnen het studiejaar nog

sprake van een reguliere toetskans, dan wordt de student geacht hier gebruik van te maken

alvorens een beroep te doen op deze regeling.

De uiterlijke alternatieve datum van dit niet schriftelijke tentamen is de laatste dag van de “resit-

final exam week” in het betreffende semester. Als de student het oneens is met het oordeel van de

docent kan de student zijn of haar verzoek indienen bij de Examencommissie.

6. Onder ‘overmacht’ in de zin van de artikelen 5.4.4 en 5.4.5 wordt verstaan:

- langdurige of chronische ziekte;

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- handicap of functiebeperking;

- bijzondere (familie)omstandigheden.

Een overmachtsituatie dient altijd met bewijsstukken te worden aangetoond.

7. Het is aan de docent van de module in het nieuwe studiejaar om te bepalen of deeltentamen(s) die

met een voldoende zijn beoordeeld in het voorgaande studiejaar opnieuw moet worden afgelegd.

Dit kan bepaald worden op basis van een wijziging van de leerdoelen, literatuur en/of

toetsmethodiek van de module.

5.5 VRIJSTELLING

1. De student kan de Examencommissie verzoeken om vrijstelling te verlenen voor een tentamen dan

wel een tentamenonderdeel op basis van een door de student in het verleden behaald diploma of

certificaat.

2. Verzoeken om vrijstelling worden met redenen omkleed ingediend bij de Examencommissie en

voorzien van (voor eensluidend verklaarde) kopieën van de behaalde diploma’s en/of certificaten,

vergezeld van een cijferlijst, studiegids en modulebeschrijvingen.

3. Bij elk verzoek om vrijstelling wordt op moduleniveau een vergelijking gemaakt ten aanzien van

inhoud, leerdoelen en aantal credits. Alvorens op het verzoek te beslissen, wint de

Examencommissie het advies in van de docent(en) van de module(n) waarvoor vrijstelling wordt

verzocht.

5.6 VERVANGING

1. De student kan de Examencommissie verzoeken een of meer tentamens dan wel

tentamenonderdelen van de opleiding te vervangen door een of meer in het kader van een

exchange program door de student te behalen tentamens of tentamenonderdelen.

2. Verzoeken om vervanging worden met redenen omkleed ingediend bij de Examencommissie,

vergezeld van informatie over het exchange program, de betreffende hoger onderwijsinstelling,

een studiegids en modulebeschrijvingen.

3. Bij elk verzoek om vervanging wordt op moduleniveau een vergelijking gemaakt ten aanzien van

inhoud, leerdoelen en aantal credits. Alvorens op het verzoek te beslissen, wint de

Examencommissie het advies in van de docent(en) van de module(n) waarvoor vervanging

wordt verzocht.

5.7 CIJFERS

1. De beoordeling van de tentamens geschiedt in de schaal van 1 tot 10 en kan tot op één decimaal

nauwkeurig geschieden, dan wel door het toekennen van de beoordeling ‘voldoende’ dan wel

‘onvoldoende’.

2. Indien een tentamen niet wordt beoordeeld met een cijfer, maar met de beoordeling ‘voldoende’

dan wel ‘onvoldoende’, dan wordt wanneer een voldoende is toegekend dit aangegeven door een

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‘P’ (‘Passed’) en wanneer een onvoldoende is toegekend door een letter ‘F’ (‘Failed’).

OSIRIS kent de volgende aanduidingen:

‘P’ (‘Passed’) in het geval een student (alle onderdelen van) een tentamen van een module met

goed gevolg heeft afgelegd en het tentamen niet wordt beoordeeld door een cijfer (zie lid 2.);

‘F’ (‘Failed’) voor het geval een tentamen dat uit meerdere tentamenonderdelen bestaat

waarvan minstens één deeltentamen onvoldoende is en voor tentamens die niet worden

afgesloten met een cijfer;

‘IC’ (‘Incomplete’) voor het geval een student niet aan alle deeltentamens van een module heeft

deelgenomen, maar de deeltentamens waaraan hij wel heeft deelgenomen met goed gevolg

heeft afgelegd;

‘NP’ (‘Not Participated’) voor het geval een student aan geen enkel tentamenonderdeel van een

module heeft deelgenomen.

3. Om een tentamen van een module dat uit meerdere onderdelen bestaat, met goed gevolg af te

leggen, dient voor alle deeltentamens minimaal 5,5 of een ‘voldoende’ te zijn behaald, tenzij de

betreffend modulebeschrijving uitdrukkelijk anders vermeld.

4. Indien het tentamen van een vak uit meerdere onderdelen bestaat, wordt het eindcijfer verkregen

door het gemiddelde van de aan de deeltentamens toegekende cijfers af te ronden.

5. Voor het examen worden door de Examencommissie cijferlijsten vastgesteld.

6. In afwijking van het hiervoor bepaalde kan de beoordeling van de afstudeeropdracht geschieden in

halve punten. Dit cijfer wordt niet afgerond op de cijferlijst vermeld.

7. Om het examen met goed gevolg af te leggen, dienen alle cijfers die op de door de

Examencommissie vastgestelde cijferlijst voorkomen, zes of hoger, dan wel een ‘voldoende’ te zijn.

8. De tentaminator stelt het oordeel over een schriftelijk tentamen binnen 10 werkdagen en een niet-

schriftelijk tentamen binnen 15 werkdagen vast en verschaft de student het cijfer na de

tentameninzage.

9. Het eindcijfer van een module en de samenstelling daarvan worden door de betreffende docent(en)

aan de administratie verstrekt zodra alle cijfers van de (deel)tentamens van de module bekend zijn.

5.8 GELDIGHEIDSDUUR

1. De geldigheidsduur van de met goed gevolg afgelegde tentamens is acht jaren, gerekend vanaf het

moment waarop het tentamen is afgelegd. Het examen is onbeperkt geldig.

2. In uitzonderlijke gevallen kan de Faculteitsraad op verzoek van de student de geldigheidsduur van

een tentamen verlengen.

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3. Het verzoek inzake verlenging van de geldigheidsduur van tentamens wordt in de Faculteitsraad

geanonimiseerd behandeld. De vergadering naar aanleiding van dit verzoek vindt conform artikel

V.10 van het Faculteitsraadreglement achter gesloten deuren plaats. De Faculteitsraad zal in dit

geval conform artikel V. 8. van het Faculteitsraadreglement omtrent de inhoud van de stukken en de

uitkomst van de beslissing, geheimhouding opleggen aan de leden van de Faculteitsraad.

5.9 BEWAARTERMIJN TOETSEN

1. De door een student bij een schriftelijk tentamen gegeven antwoorden worden door de

administratie bewaard gedurende de in dit reglement bepaalde geldigheidsduur. Na het verstrijken

van deze termijn kunnen ze worden vernietigd. Het voorgaande geldt tevens voor werkstukken en

afstudeeropdrachten.

5.10 JUDICIUM

1. Indien voor een examen een gemiddeld cijfer is toegekend van 7,5 of hoger en geen cijfer lager dan

7 op de cijferlijst voorkomt, wordt door de Examencommissie de kwalificatie “met genoegen”

verleend.

2. Indien voor een examen geen cijfer lager dan 8 op de cijferlijst voorkomt, wordt door de

Examencommissie de kwalificatie “cum laude” verleend.

3. Voor de kwalificaties “met genoegen” en “cum laude” dienen de cijfers bij de eerste benutte

tentamengelegenheid te zijn behaald.

4. Indien voor bepaalde tentamens van het examen vrijstellingen zijn verleend, beslist de

Examencommissie, de Faculteitsraad gehoord, over het al dan niet verlenen van één van de

kwalificaties.

5.11 GEMIDDELDE EINDCIJFER

1) Het gemiddeld eindcijfer is het gemiddelde cijfer van de toetsresultaten die zijn behaald binnen het

examenprogramma van de opleiding, gewogen naar studiepunten.

2) Het gemiddeld eindcijfer kan op tot op één decimaal nauwkeurig geschieden.

3) De berekening van het gemiddeld eindcijfer gaat als volgt:

a) Indien een module niet is beoordeeld met een cijfer maar met een “voldoende” of

“onvoldoende” dan wordt voor deze module het product niet berekend.

b) Indien voor een module een vrijstelling verkregen is dan wordt voor deze module het product

niet berekend.

c) Voor elke andere module wordt het product berekend van het aantal credits dat voor de

module staat en het onafgeronde eindcijfer van die module.

d) De som van de credits van de modules die aan de volgende voorwaarden voldoen wordt

berekend:

i) De module is geen vrijstelling.

ii) De module is beoordeeld met een cijfer.

e) Alle producten onder c worden gesommeerd.

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f) Het getal onder e wordt gedeeld door het getal onder d.

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6.1 ORDEMAATREGELEN

1. De Examencommissie zorgt ervoor dat ten behoeve van de schriftelijke examinering surveillanten

worden aangewezen, die erop toezien dat de examinering in goede orde verloopt.

2. Tijdens het tentamen is de student verplicht zich op verzoek van of vanwege de Examencommissie te

legitimeren door middel van zijn collegekaart of het bewijs van inschrijving.

3. Aanwijzingen van de Examencommissie, tentaminator of surveillant voorafgaand aan, tijdens en

onmiddellijk na afloop van het tentamen, tentamenonderdeel of gedeelte daarvan door of namens

de Examencommissie worden gegeven, moeten door de student worden opgevolgd.

4. De student die niet voldoet aan het bepaalde bij het tweede en derde lid kan door de tentaminator

of een lid van de Examencommissie worden uitgesloten van verdere deelname aan het

desbetreffende tentamen of tentamenonderdeel.

5. Tijdens de tentaminering is het gebruik maken van elektronische apparatuur niet toegestaan,

behoudens aan het tentamen voorafgaande schriftelijke toestemming van de docent.

6. De student dient vóór de aanvang van het tentamen of deeltentamen aanwezig te zijn in het lokaal

waar het tentamen of het tentamenonderdeel wordt afgenomen. Wanneer een kwartier na de

aanvang van het tentamen of het tentamenonderdeel is verstreken, wordt de student niet meer

toegelaten tot het tentamen of het tentamenonderdeel.

7. De student mag het lokaal waar het schriftelijke tentamen wordt afgenomen niet verlaten gedurende

het eerste half uur na de aanvang van het schriftelijke tentamen.

8. Indien de student gedurende het tentamen of het deeltentamen het lokaal waar het tentamen of het

tentamenonderdeel wordt afgenomen wil verlaten, vraagt hij hiervoor toestemming van de

aanwezige tentaminator of surveillant.

6.2 ONREGELMATIGHEDEN EN FRAUDE

1. Er is sprake van onregelmatigheden indien een student bij enig tentamen of tentamenonderdeel in

strijd met de in artikel 6.1 van dit reglement bedoelde ordevoorschriften handelt.

2. Er is sprake van fraude indien een student bij enig tentamen of tentamenonderdeel:

a) ongeoorloofde hulpmiddelen, teksten of aantekeningen voorhanden heeft gehad;

b) verbaal of door middel van gebaren zonder toestemming van de tentaminator of surveillant heeft

gecommuniceerd of getracht te communiceren met een medestudent;

c) heeft afgekeken of getracht af te kijken, dan wel de gelegenheid tot afkijken heeft gegeven;

d) de Examencommissie, een corrector, tentaminator, of surveillant ten aanzien van de toetsing

opzettelijk heeft misleid, althans heeft getracht te misleiden of de gelegenheid daartoe heeft

gegeven;

e) plagiaat heeft gepleegd of

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f) zich anderszins aan fraude heeft schuldig gemaakt.

3. Onder plagiaat in de zin van lid 2 onder e. van dit artikel wordt verstaan het (bijna letterlijk)

overnemen van materiaal (waaronder zinnen of substantiële zinsdelen of (gedeelten van) afbeeldingen

(schema’s, figuren, grafieken, tabellen, tekeningen, foto’s, etc.)) uit het werk van anderen zonder

adequate bronvermelding.

6.3 PROCEDURE BIJ ONTDEKKING VAN ONREGELMATIGHEDEN OF FRAUDE

1. Indien naar het oordeel van een tentaminator of surveillant sprake is van onregelmatigheden of

fraude in het kader van de toetsing, treedt deze in beginsel als volgt op:

a) ingeval daarvan sprake is tijdens het afleggen van een tentamen of tentamenonderdeel geldt het

navolgende:

- de surveillant of tentaminator stelt de student op de hoogte van de geconstateerde mogelijke

onregelmatigheid of fraude;

- eventuele tekst(en) of andere hulpmiddelen die de student ten onrechte voor gebruik

beschikbaar heeft of heeft gehad worden ingenomen;

- de student wordt, voorzover van toepassing, in de gelegenheid gesteld om het tentamen of

tentamenonderdeel verder af te leggen, tenzij de tentaminator anders beslist;

- de surveillant of tentaminator gaat over tot uitsluiting van verdere deelname, indien de

student zich verzet tegen de inname van eventueel ten onrechte voor gebruik beschikbaar

gehouden tekst(en) of andere niet toegelaten hulpmiddelen;

- ingenomen tekst(en) of andere hulpmiddelen worden na de beëindiging van het tentamen of

tentamenonderdeel niet geretourneerd aan de student, tenzij de tentaminator anders beslist;

- de surveillant of tentaminator legt de relevante gegevens in verband met de geconstateerde

mogelijke onregelmatigheden of fraude vast in een daartoe bestemd proces-verbaal;

- de surveillant of tentaminator zendt het proces-verbaal onverwijld door aan de

Examencommissie onder bijvoeging van de eventueel ingenomen tekst(en) en ingenomen

hulpmiddelen;

b) ingeval fraude wordt ontdekt tijdens of na de correctie van een tentamen of tentamenonderdeel

geldt het navolgende:

- de tentaminator stelt de Examencommissie onverwijld schriftelijk door middel van een

proces-verbaal op de hoogte van de mogelijke onregelmatigheden of fraude, onder bijvoeging

van de relevante stukken;

- de Examencommissie stelt de student op de hoogte van de geconstateerde mogelijke

onregelmatigheden of fraude.

2. Inzake mogelijke gevallen van onregelmatigheden of fraude in het kader van de toetsing handelt de

Examencommissie in beginsel als volgt:

a) naar aanleiding van het ontvangen proces-verbaal wordt de desbetreffende student opgeroepen

voor een gesprek; aan de zijde van de Examencommissie nemen aan dat gesprek deel de

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voorzitter (dan wel zijn plaatsvervanger) en ten minste één ander lid van de Examencommissie;

b) mede op basis van de resultaten van het hierboven onder (a) bedoelde gesprek beslist de

Examencommissie of al dan niet sprake is van onregelmatigheden en/of fraude;

c) de student wordt zo spoedig mogelijk van de beslissing van de Examencommissie op de hoogte

gesteld.

3. Indien de Examencommissie vaststelt dat een student bij enig tentamen of tentamenonderdeel zich

schuldig heeft gemaakt aan onregelmatigheden of fraude in de zin van artikel 6.2 van dit reglement,

kan de Examencommissie besluiten het resultaat van het desbetreffende tentamen of

tentamenonderdeel voor de betreffende student ongeldig te verklaren. Een ongeldig verklaarde

tentamenuitslag geldt in het kader van de artikelen 5.1.1 en 5.4.1. van het Examenreglement van de

Faculty of Arts and Science voor de vierjarige Bacheloropleiding Social Work and Development als

een benutte tentamengelegenheid.

4. In de onder lid 3 bedoelde gevallen kan de Examencommissie voorts de volgende sancties opleggen:

a) een niet-openbare schriftelijke berisping;

b) een openbare schriftelijke berisping;

c) uitsluiting van (verdere) deelname aan een of meer examenonderdelen voor een periode van

ten hoogste één jaar.

5. Van een ongeldigverklaring van een tentamen of tentamenonderdeel alsmede van een opgelegde

sanctie wordt een aantekening gemaakt in het dossier van de student.

6. De ingenomen teksten en hulpmiddelen worden – na een desbetreffend verzoek daartoe – door de

Examencommissie aan de student geretourneerd, indien de Examencommissie beslist dat deze

teksten of hulpmiddelen niet langer beschikbaar dienen te blijven in verband met de (verdere)

behandeling van de zaak.

6.4 BEROEPSPROCEDURE

1. Conform artikel 33 LUA en artikel 2.2.14 Examenreglement van de Faculty of Arts and Science voor

de vierjarige Bacheloropleiding Social Work and Development kan de student die rechtstreeks in zijn

belang is geschaad door een besluit, waarbij de uitslag van een examen of een onderdeel daarvan is

vastgesteld, dan wel door de wijze waarop een examen of onderdeel daarvan is afgenomen, bij een

met redenen omkleed beroepschrift, beroep instellen bij de Commissie van Beroep.

7 STUDIEADVIES 1. Indien een student na een jaar te zijn ingeschreven niet alle tentamens van het eerste jaar met een

voldoende resultaat heeft afgelegd, deelt de Examencommissie dit de betreffende student schriftelijk

mede, waarbij tevens wordt aangegeven dat de Examencommissie een negatief bindend studieadvies

zal uitbrengen indien de student aan het einde van het tweede jaar van inschrijving niet alle

tentamens van het eerste jaar met voldoende resultaat heeft afgelegd.

2. Indien een student na twee jaren te zijn ingeschreven niet alle tentamens van het eerste jaar met een

voldoende resultaat heeft afgelegd, brengt de Examencommissie een negatief bindend studieadvies

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uit aan deze student.

3. Indien de student de in lid 1 bedoelde schriftelijke mededeling heeft ontvangen, kan de student een

met redenen omkleed verzoek bij de examencommissie indienen om rekening te houden met

persoonlijke omstandigheden die tot de studievertraging hebben geleid. Zie hiervoor de bijlage op de

volgende bladzijde.

4. De student die een negatief studieadvies heeft gekregen, kan zich voor de duur van één academisch

jaar niet meer inschrijven als student aan de opleiding SW&D. Na het jaar van uitsluiting kan de

student kiezen om helemaal opnieuw te beginnen waarbij alle eerder behaalde resultaten komen te

vervallen, of om door te studeren op het punt waar de student gebleven was voordat het negatief

bindend studieadvies werd gegeven.

5. De Faculteitsraad kan nadere regels stellen met betrekking tot aangelegenheden, het negatief

studieadvies betreffende.

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BIJLAGE, behorende bij Artikel 7, lid 3 van het Examenreglement (vastgesteld door de FAS

Faculteitsraad op 17 april 2019 en in werking tredende 1 augustus 2019).

Op grond van Artikel 7, lid 3 van het Examenreglement kan de student die de in Artikel 7, lid 1 bedoelde

schriftelijke mededeling heeft ontvangen, de examencommissie gemotiveerd verzoeken rekening te

houden met persoonlijke omstandigheden die tot de studievertraging hebben geleid.

Uitsluitend de volgende omstandigheden kunnen, met overlegging van deugdelijke bewijsmiddelen,

worden aangevoerd:

ziekte;

lichamelijke, zintuigelijke of andere functiestoornis;

zwangerschap;

bijzondere familieomstandigheden, waaronder begrepen de bijzondere omstandigheden van degene met wie de student samenwoont of een Lat-relatie onderhoudt;

andere situaties waarin de student door overmacht, ter beoordeling van de examencommissie, niet heeft kunnen deelnemen aan tentamens dan wel het onderwijs dat daaraan ten grondslag ligt.

Het verzoek moet zo spoedig mogelijk bij de examencommissie worden ingediend na ontvangst van de

in Artikel 7, lid 1 bedoelde schriftelijke mededeling. De student dient tevens zo snel mogelijk de mentor

te benaderen. Deze adviseert de examencommissie over de te nemen beslissing.

Indien de examencommissie positief beslist op het verzoek van de student, zal het van rechtswege

intreden van het negatief bindend studieadvies met één academisch jaar worden opgeschort. In dat

geval kan de student zich opnieuw inschrijven, maar moet de student de ontbrekende module(n) uit het

eerste programmajaar uiterlijk het einde van het derde jaar van inschrijving hebben behaald. Bij gebreke

hiervan geldt van rechtswege het negatief bindend studieadvies en kan de student zich vervolgens voor

de duur van één academisch jaar niet meer inschrijven als student aan de opleiding OGM.

De examencommissie kan nadere voorwaarden verbinden aan een positieve beslissing tot opschorting

van de gevolgen van het negatief bindend studieadvies.

In ieder geval dient de student met de mentor een schriftelijke studieplanning te zijn overeengekomen

waarbij prioriteit wordt gegeven aan het behalen van de module(n) uit het eerste programmajaar.

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BIJLAGE I CURRICULUM FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2018 – 2019

SOCIAL WORK AND DEVELOPMENT

YEAR 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE CONTEXT AND THE PROFESSION

Semester 1 Semester 2

Theme: Orientation to the foundation of social work and

development

Theme: The role of psychology, research

and the self

Courses Codes ECTS Courses Codes ECTS

Introduction to social work ASWD-CC01-11 5 Caribbean social issues and

change

ASWD-CC39-12 4

Sociology ASWD-GE02-14 4 Critical thinking and new

literacies

ASWD-GE03-14 5

Academic reading and writing ASWD-GE04-14 5 Introduction to research

methodology

ASWD-GE05-14 5

Interpersonal communication ASWD-CC42-12 4 Interpersonal and intra

personal development

ASWD-CC46-12 4

Human rights, values and

ethics

ASWD-CC44-12 4 The role of psychology

in social work

ASWD-CC45-12 4

Self-awareness as an

instrument of professional

growth and self-care

ASWD-CC47-12 4 Political and economic

development

ASWD-CC43-12 4

Professional and Society

Practice 1.1

ASWD-PSP-20-12 3 Professional and Society

Practice 1.2

Pre-requisite:

Professional and Society

Practice 1.1

ASWD-PSP20-12

ASWD-PSP21-12 3

Study Progress Assistance 1.1 ASWD-SPA03-12 1 Study Progress ASWD-SPA-04-12 1

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Assistance 1.2

Pre-requisite:

Study Progress

Assistance 1.1

ASWD-SPA03-12

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YEAR 2: THEORY, PRACTICE AND TECHNIQUES

Semester 1 Semester 2

Theme: Human Development Theme: Working with target groups

Courses Codes ECTS Courses Codes ECTS

Qualitative research methods ASWD-CC15-12 5 Papiamento ASWD-ME04-12 4

Social work theories and

methods

ASWD-CC35-12 5 Counselling theories and

methods II

Pre-requisite:

Counselling theories and

methods I

ASWD-CC36-12

ASWD-CC37-12 4

Counselling theories and

methods I

ASWD-CC36-12 4 Philosophy of science ASWD-CC40-12 4

Life span development ASWD-CC38-12 4 Social work with children and

youth

ASWD-CC33-12 5

Development perspectives for social work

ASWD-CC29-12 4 Gerontological social work ASWD-CC34-12 4

Nederlands ASWD-ME03-12 4 Diversity and social work ASWD-CC41-12 4

Introduction to Field ASWD-PSP18-12 3 Field Practice I ASWD-PSP19-12 4

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Practice

Pre-requisite:

Professional and Society

Practice 1.1

ASWD-PSP20-12

Pre-requisite:

Introduction to Field

Practice 1.2

Study Progress Assistance 2.1

Pre-requisite:

Study Progress Assistance 1.2

ASWD-SPA-0412

ASWD-SPA01-12 1 Study Progress Assistance 2.2

Pre-requisite:

Study Progress Assistance 2.1

ASWD-SPA01-12

ASWD-SPA-02-12 1

30 30

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YEAR 3: BUILDING COMMUNITIES THROUGH SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE AND RESEARCH

Semester 1 Semester 2

Theme: Empowering, communities, families nd groups Theme: The social worker as researcher and

reflective practitioner

Courses Codes ECTS Courses Codes ECTS

Electives:

School Social Work

Mental Health and Addiction

Projects

Elective from any other UA

Faculty

Elective at a recognized

university

ASWD-FE05-12

ASWD-FE06-13

5

Field Practice II

Pre-requisite:

Professional and Society

Practice 3.1

ASWD-PSP-14-12

ASWD-PSP22-15 29

Social work with individuals and families

ASWD-CC30-12 4 Study Progress

Assistance 3.2

Pre-requisite:

Study Progress

Assistance 3.1

ASWD-SPA06-13

1

Community empowerment and popular methodologies

ASWD-CC23-12 4

Social work with groups ASWD-CC31-12 4

Quantitative research methods ASWD-CC32-12 5

Organization and management in social services

ASWD-CC27-15 4

Professional and Society Practice 3.1

ASWD-PSP-14-12 3

Study Progress Assistance 3.1 ASWD-SPA05-13 1

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Pre-requisite:

Study Progress Assistance 2.2

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YEAR 4: AGENCY, ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Semester 1 Semester 2

Theme: The social worker as an effective leader, manager and advocate

Theme: The social worker as a catalyst of change for a new social reality

Courses Codes ECTS Courses Codes ECTS

Social legislation and policy

ASWD-CC25-12 5 Field Practice III Pre-requisite:

Professional and Society

Practice 4.1

ASWD-PSP23-14 19

Advocacy, new media and change

ASWD-CC26-12 5 Final Research Pre-requisite:

Research Lab

ASWD-RL-17

ASWD-FR-17 10

Social planning, project design and implementation

ASWD-CC28-12 5 Study Progress Assistance 4.2 Pre requisite: Study Progress Assistance 4.1

ASWD-SPA08-14

1

Social entrepreneurship ASWD-CC48-14

5

Electives:

School Social Work

Mental Health and Addiction

Projects

Elective from any other UA

ASWD-FE05-12

ASWD-FE06-13

5

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Faculty

Elective at a recognized

university

Professional and Society Practice 4.1

ASWD-PSP11-14 2

Research Lab ASWD-RL-17 2

Study Progress Assistance Pre requisite: Study Progress Assistance 3.2

ASWD-SPA07-14

1

30 30

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Final Research Project Rules and Regulations for the Academic Year 2020-2021. Article C.9. Examination Rules for the Bachelor Degree in Social Work and Development in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Aruba

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A. Introduction These rules apply to the ‘thesis’ herein referred to as the ‘Final Research Project’ in partial fulfillment of the Bachelor degree in Social Work and Development in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Aruba. The rules shall be complemented by the course descriptions of; (1) Research Lab, (2) Final Research and (3) the SW&D Examination Rules and Regulations. The Final Research is part of the Professional and Society Practice (PSP) domain of the curriculum. The presentation of the Final Research shall constitute graduation day for the student.

B. Purpose

The purpose of the rules is to ensure the achievement of one of the program’s Core Competencies, i.e., design and conduct research and employ evidence-based development practices. This Core Competence is directly related to the Dublin descriptors for bachelor programs, i.e., “To have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data to inform judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues.” Moreover, the purpose of the Final Research Project is to create an opportunity for students to learn to work independently and become a creator of new social reality and contribute to knowledge development in the field of social work for Aruba and the global community.

C. The Final Research Study Load

The study load for this Final Research shall be 12 ECTS; 2 ECTS for the Research Lab and 10 ECTS for the Final Research.

D. The Research Topic

The research topic to be investigated shall be in the best interest of the agency where the student chooses to conduct his or her Field Practice III. The research topic shall take into account the social relevance of the subject for the development of social work in Aruba. The research topic shall adopt amongst other perspectives, the development perspective and shall be approved by the Department of Social Work and Development.

E. Final Research Coordinator Any full time lecturer in the Department of Social Work and Development may assume the role of the Final Research Coordinator. The Coordinator is responsible for all policy and organizational matters relating to the Final Research. He or she shall assign every student a Research Coach and a Final Research Team working in collaboration with the Department of SW&D.

F. The Final Research Team The Final Research Team shall consist of the Research Coach, one lecturer and one external reader. The Research Team is responsible to evaluate the Final Research.

G. The Research Coach and Roles and Responsibilities

The Department shall assign a Research Coach to guide each student. He or she shall be a University of Aruba Lecturer and shall: 1. Be sufficiently familiar with the field of research in the social sciences.

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2. Guide and supervise the research activities of the student. 3. Maintain contact with the student through regular supervisory meetings initiated by the student. 4. Give the student feedback on the Final Research draft apropos the dead line sets. 5. Signs a written contract with the student to include dates and time of schedule appointments for the purpose of monitoring students progress.

6. Checks the Final Research for plagiarism, using the software Ephorus. In cases where the Research Coach is a Part Time Lecturer, the Research Coordinator shall assume this function.

H. The Roles and Responsibilities of the Lecturer 1. Is sufficiently familiar with the field of research in the social sciences and social work in

Aruba. 2. Has a broad understanding of the different methodologies and research paradigms. 3. Work in collaboration with the members of the Final Research Team to evaluate and

grade the Final Research.

I. The roles and responsibilities of the External Reader 1. Is sufficiently familiar with the field of research in the social sciences and social work in Aruba. 2. Has a broad understanding of the different research methodo log ies and paradigms. 3. Work in collaboration with the members of the Final Research Team to evaluate and grade the Final Research

J. Obligations of the student

Students first submit a Research Concept for review and approval by the Department of Social Work and Development. Upon approval, the student shall be assigned a Research Coach who shall guide the student first in the writing of a complete research proposal which shall also be approved by the Department, before the commencement of data collection. After the collection of data, the student shall analyze the data and submit the findings in the form of a ‘thesis’.

Additional obligations of the students shall include: 1. Maintain a good communication with their Research Coach; 2. Attend mandatory research seminars that are planned during the courses (a) Research Lab and (b) Final Research

3. Submit products of their work to the Research Coach in accordance with the deadlines set; and 4. Signs a written contract with the Research Coach to include dates and time of schedule appointments for the purpose of monitoring progress.

K. Research ethics In order to ensure the social and scientific merit of all research proposals and Final Research submitted, students and Research Coaches shall uphold the following ethical principles:

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1. The research methodology shall ensure that no harm is done to the respondents and that the life of the student researcher shall not be in any form of danger; 2. Students shall demonstrate that they obtain the informed consent agreement of respondents of their research; and

3. Students shall demonstrate accurate record keeping of data within the ethics of research.

L. Fraud and/or plagiarism Where Research Coaches discover any form of fraud and/or plagiarism, these shall be immediately brought to the attention of the FAS Examination Committee. The Committee shall investigate the matter and apply sanctions in accordance to Article 6.2 and 6.3 of SW&D Rules and Regulations.

M. Length

The length of the Final Research excluding graphs, pictures, references and appendices shall be between 10,000 to 13,000 words. Students shall obtain the approval of their Research Coach to deviate from the word limit.

N. Language

The Final Research shall be written in English, enhancing its accessibility for a wider audience of professionals, and to facilitate sharing findings via the internet and local, regional and international conferences. Students shall have the possibility to write in other languages of their choice, but must demonstrate mastery in the language chosen and obtain the approval of the Department of Social Work and Development.

O. The Final Research Cycle

The student shall refer to the course description for information regarding the research cycle, including deadlines.

P. Delivery and Grading

P1. The student shall submit five (5) bound hard copies of the Final Research to the Office of

Educational Affairs upon the approval of the Research Coach within the official academic calendar of the SW&D program. The student shall also submit a digital version as a single file in Word Document to the Office of Educational Affairs.

P2. The Final Research shall be graded by the Research Team, no later than fifteen (15)

working days after the due date of submission.

P3. The assessment of the Final Research shall be based on the following criteria: 1. Formulation of the research problem and its significance to the work field; 2. Relevance of the literature review, and, or theoretical framework; 3. Correct justification of the research design; 4. Quality of data collection and analysis; 5. Presentation of the findings/results; 6. Soundness of conclusions and recommendations; 7. Professional attitude and ability to work independently; 8. Ethical aspects of the research process; and

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9. Reflection. P4. Students shall hold a non-graded presentation of their Final Research to the Research

Team for a duration of twenty (20)-minutes, which shall be followed by twenty (20) minutes of engagement.

P5. Members of the academic community, selected representatives of the work field that

was the unit of study, family and friends of the student shall be invited to the

presentation.

Student shall submit to his or her Research Coach a list of specially invited guest to

the graduation.

P6. The Chair shall deliver some words of commendation about the student, provide

comments about on the Final Research and of the student’s general academic performance in the study program.

R. Entry into force

The Final Research Rules and Regulations approved by the Faculty Council on 2 6 t h A p r i l 2 0 1 6 a n d 2 5 t h A p r i l 2 0 1 8 comes into force effective 1 s t A ug ust 201 8 .

Dated 25th April 2019

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FIELD PRACTICE RULES FOR THE FACULTY OF ARTS AND SCIENCE, UNIVERSITY OF ARUBA IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLES C.10. OF THE EXAMINATION REGULATIONS FOR THE FOUR-YEAR BACHELOR STUDY-PROGRAM OF SOCIAL WORK AND DEVELOPMENT. (Adopted by the Faculty Council of 26th April 2016 and 25th April 2017 and is effective as of 1st August 2019) A. Definitions FAS Faculty of Arts and Science. SW&D Social Work and Development. PSP Profession and Society Practice. PSP Coordinator Profession and Society Practice Coordinator,

responsible for the coordination of all activities regarding Field Practice and integrative assignments.

Field Practice Field placement at a Social Service Delivery

Organization, where an intern is supervised in Social Work practice at various levels.

ECTS European Credit Transfer System. WFI The Work Field Instructor is a full time lecturer

in the Department of Social Work and Development who is responsible for the supervision of interns in the field.

WFPI The Work Field Practice Instructor is a Social

Work professional in the field appointed by the Placement Agency with a Bachelor degree, preferably in Social Work. The WFPI is responsible for the supervision at the placement agency.

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Intern SW&D intern engaged in Field Practice within the context of SW&D.

Internship Contract This is a contract between the Social Work and

Development intern and a suitable representative of the Placement Agency.

Internship Proposal Proposal from intern which describes the

activities of the intern. Portfolio The Portfolio is a written document which

embodies all completed assignments outlined in the Module Description for the respective Field Practice courses . In year 4 the portfolio will be written in Dutch.

Individual and Group process meetings These are intra-departmental process meetings

held with interns at the individual and group levels.

B. Scope B.1. These rules apply to the Field Practice of the Bachelor of Arts degree in Social Work

and Development.

B.2. Interns are required to successfully complete four (4) Field Practice modules entitled: Introduction to Field Practice, Field Practice I, Field Practice II, and Field Practice III.

B.3. The guidelines and objectives of each Field Practice module are described in the Module Descriptions included as appendices to these regulations. C. Purpose

C.1. The purpose of the Field Practice is to prepare interns at different levels of maturity in

the SW&D program to assume the role of a competent social worker. Interns work (semi-) independently under the supervision of a Social Work professional in a Social Service Delivery Organization to acquire the Core Competencies as described in the SW&D Graduate Profile. Interns will be evaluated based on various criteria which include their ability to:

a. practice professionally and ethically;

b. complete all required assignments successfully; and

c. transfer and apply knowledge and skills learned in the program to daily practice.

C.2. The objectives that guide interns in the Field Practice are outlined in the respective Module Descriptions for each Field Practice and are applicable according to the level of the Field Practice.

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D. Duration and study

D.1. The four (4) Field Practice modules distributed throughout the four (4) year

study -program total 55 credits.

D.2. The distribution of these credits is as follows: i. Introduction to Field Practice 3 credits ii. Field Practice I 4 credits iii Field Practice II 29 credits iv. Field Practice III 19 credits

D.3. Interns are required to complete for Field Practice I, II and III the following number of hours at the Placement Agency: i. 80 working hours in Field Practice I in the second semester of the second year; ii. 608 working hours in Field Practice II in the second semester of the third year;

and iii. 512 working hours in the Field Practice III in the second semester of the fourth

year.

D.4. Interns are also required to i. attend individual process meetings and group process meetings during the Field

Practice course. The number of hours reserved for these process meetings are stipulated in the Module Descriptions.

ii. reserve the non-contact hours, as stipulated in the Module Description, to complete the Portfolio, and, or attend six (6) mandatory sessions with a professional therapist, such as ‘intervisie’ and ‘supervisie’.

E. Admission Requirements

E.1. To be eligible for placement interns must comply with the requirements as described

in Article D.4, D.5 and D.6 of the Exam regulations for the Bachelor Program SW&D and the Module Descriptions for each level of Field Practice.

E.2. Interns prior to the commencement of Field Practice must complete an: i. internship Proposal; ii. internship application (letter); and iii. introductory and recruitment conversation with a representative of the selected

Agency of interest to qualify for a placement.

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E.3. The Internship Proposal shall only be considered complete once the following are

included: i. the name of the prospective WFPI; ii. the desired learning and professional objectives are clearly outlined; and iii. a brief description of the Organization and its relation to Social Work.

E.4. The Department will facilitate interns with the opportunity to complete this Internship Proposal in the semester prior to the respective Field Practice. If this Proposal is not submitted by the fourth week of the semester wherein the Placement was initiated, the intern will not be permitted to continue with the Field Practice.

E.5. An intern who is desirous of completing Field Practice II at a Service Delivery Organization abroad or an “Agency based placement” must put this request in writing to the Department of Social Work and Development.

E.6. To guarantee that the interns are trained as generalist practitioners the Department will uphold the policy that an intern may not complete a placement twice in the same field of practice, and, or agency.

E.7. If an intern is permitted to do an "Agency based Placement" the intern must receive formal exemption in writing from his/her regular tasks or duties on the job. Other conditions for an Agency based placement are that the tasks which the intern is required to complete are different to the tasks for which the intern receives wages as an employee. An intern can only submit an application to be allowed to do an Agency based Placement once during the study-program.

F. Placement Agency The following conditions shall be used as a guide to select an appropriate Field Placement Agency: F.1. An Agency that agrees to partner with the Department of SW&D in

facilitating a student as an intern is responsible for providing an environment that supports the learning and development of the intern.

F.2. The Placement Agency must be willing to adhere to the following tasks: 1. assign the intern tasks and/or activities that are consistent with the intern’s

level of competence and maturity during the respective level of Field Practice. 2. facilitate and engage the intern in activities and/or tasks that aid the

development and acquisition of selected core competencies related to the Social Work profession.

F.3. The Placement Agency must appoint a WFPI to supervise the intern. The Work Field

Practice Instructor will also function as the contact person for the University of Aruba.

F.4. The WFPI must be a Social Worker trained at the Bachelor degree level.

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F.5. In cases where the agency does not have a WFPI who is trained at the Bachelor degree

level, an External WFPI will be appointed and someone at the agency will be appointed as the Agency Supervisor who shall supervise the student in collaboration with the External WFPI.

F.6. The WFPI must be willing and granted the authority to complete and sign all relevant

documents presented by the intern. All WFPI will be members of the Work Field Practice Group.

G. Preparation for Field Practice

G.1. With the exception of Field Practice I, interns are expected to identify a suitable

Placement Agency according to the criteria outlined in Article F of these regulations.

G.2. For the module Field Practice I (second semester of second year) the Faculty will facilitate and support the intern towards this end. The PSP Coordinator in consultation with the SW&D team will assign the intern to a Placement Agency.

G.3. Prior to the commencement of Field Practice II and III interns are required to request

an approval for their Field Practice from the PSP Coordinator. This request will be approved by the PSP Coordinator in consultation with the SW&D team once it is clear that the intern is eligible to register for the module and the intern has submitted a completed Internship Proposal.

G.4. Prior to the commencement of the Field Practice interns need to engage in an

introductory and recruitment conversation with a representative of the prospective Placement Agency to confirm that both parties are informed and in agreement with the Internship Contract as prepared by the Department.

G.5. While the Department recognizes the role of coaching, the intern is responsible for the

progress and quality of the Field Practice. The intern is also responsible for the delivery of the Module Description to the Placement Agency and the WFPI.

G.7. The intern makes arrangements with the WFPI at the respective agency as regards all

tasks and/or assignments associated with the level of Field Practice as described in the relevant module Description. (Annexes I, II, III and IV)

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H. Implementation of Field Practice H.1. The intern must attend all seminars, individual and group process meetings organized by

the Department. Failure to attend these activities will impact the intern’s grade negatively.

H.2. The intern is permitted at the discretion and recommendation of their WFPI to attend

seminars or participate in activities that contribute to their development and acquisition of selected competencies.

H.3. The WFI and WFPI collaboratively supervise and monitor the intern’s performance and

development.

H.4. The WFI shall have three (3) formal contact moments. One of which may be a phone call

and two (2) shall be a visit. These contact moments are defined in the guidelines as

introduction, mid assessment and final assessment. The introductory meeting must be

done in the first three weeks of the Field Practice and this may be the phone call

mentioned in this article.

H.5. The intern is required to submit a draft for all or selected assignments or an oral or

written report upon instruction of the WFI. Interns will be instructed accordingly in the relevant IP and or GP meetings.

H.6. The intern is also required to complete Process Recordings in the form of daily or weekly

‘log’. H.7. The Field Practice culminates with the intern’s submission of a portfolio which must

meet the criteria stipulated in the Module Descriptions for the respective Field Practice. Interns must comply with these requirements.

H.8. Prior to submitting the first draft of the portfolio to the WFPI and the WFI for feedback,

interns are strongly advised to submit this said draft to the Language Instructors who are scheduled to assist interns with all written assignments.

H.9. Within fifteen (15) working days post the termination of the Field Practice, the portfolio

will be graded by the WFI. H.10. The PSP Coordinator will convene a Pre-planning meeting with the WFPI before the

commencement of the Field Practice. During this meeting the contract and the Internship Proposal are to be discussed by all relevant parties.

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I. Coordination of Field Practice, Roles and Responsibilities I.1. The PSP Coordinator:

i. is responsible for the coordination of the Field Practice. ii. will appoint a WFI in consultation with the SW&D team.

I.2. The WFI is responsible for:

i. the internal supervision of the intern, ii. the evaluation of the Field Practice portfolio and the calculation of the final

grade of the Field Practice.

I.3. The WFPI is responsible for the "on-the-job" training and supervision of the intern. He/she is also responsible for the evaluation and overall assessment of the performance of the intern at the Placement Agency.

I.4. The guidelines with regard to the roles and responsibilities of the PSP Coordinator, the WFI and the WFPI are outlined in Articles I I.1, I.2 and I.3 of this regulation but are further described in the Module Description for each Field Practice course.

I.5. The WFI, the WFPI and the PSP Coordinator can always contact each other regarding a matter that concerns the intern during placement.

I.6. The PSP Coordinator will make contact information available to all parties. J. Evaluation of the Field Practice and Final Research

J.1. The intern is evaluated by the WFPI and the WFI via: i. a mid and final Agency Assessment Intern Form; ii. attendance and Aptitude during the process meetings; and iii portfolio.

J.2. The Agency Assessment of Intern Form is used as an evaluation device by the WFPI, who assesses the intern’s application of knowledge, skills, personal qualities befitting a social worker and agency adaptation. The interns’ attendance, aptitude and the Portfolio are to be graded by the WFI.

J.3. An intern has a passing grade for Field Practice when he/she has obtained at least a 5.5 for all evaluation components of the Field Practice described in Article J.2.

This grade should be noted in the final evaluation form and on the transcript. J.4. An intern who did not obtain a passing grade of 5.5. and above for a Field Practice

course is not eligible for a subsequent Field Practice course. This intern will have to repeat this failed Field Practice course in the semester it is offered.

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J.5. In the event an intern has passed the Agency Assessment yet fails to acquire a

passing grade (5.5) for the Portfolio, the intern retains, according to the Exam Regulation of SW&D, the right to re-sit this aspect of the evaluation.

J.6. Other details with regard to the grading and the deadline for the draft and the final draft

of the Portfolio are described in the Module Description of each Field Practice course. K. Deviation and Exemption K.1. Field Practice is offered at a set time in the curriculum to be exact the first and second semester of the second year and the second semester of the third and the fourth year.

K.2. Interns who wish to deviate from the slated schedule for Field Practice must

submit a request to the FAS Exam Committee, in accordance with the SW&D Exam Regulation article D.9. This rule is not applicable for interns who work and cannot get approval from their employer to comply with the conditions for Field Practice.

K.3. Students who are pregnant are allowed to pursue volunteer work and Field Practice 1, 2,

and 3 if they finish volunteer work and Field Practice 1, 2, and 3 before 34 weeks of pregnancy. In addition to that, students are allowed to pursue volunteer work and Field Practice 1, 2, and 3 if they gave birth 6 weeks before commencement of the volunteer work and Field Practice 1, 2, and 3.

K.4. Students may start their internship at the latest within the first two weeks (10) days, i.e., 10 working days after the official commencement date. L. Code of conduct

L.1. Interns must be guided by the organizational and professional codes of ethics as they

pursue their Field Practice. These codes of ethics may include but are not limited to the

Code of Conduct of the University of Aruba, the SW&D Intern Code of Conduct, the

Ethical Code and Principles of the International Federation of Social Workers (IFSW), and

the International Association of Schools of Social Work (IASSW).

L.2. Sexual harassment

All suspected incidents of sexual harassment shall be immediately reported orally and in writing by the intern to his or her WFI.

M. Liability and insurance M.1. The intern is responsible for insurance. The University or Faculty can not be held liable

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for damages during a Field Practice. The intern is required to have a liability insurance for the duration of the internship. The intern will declare that they are in possession of a liability insurance upon signing the internship contract.

N. Entry into force N.1. This Field Practice Regulation comes into force as of August 1st, 2018.

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List of Annexes Annex I Module description "Introduction to Field Practice" Annex II Module description "Field Practice I" Annex III Module Description "Field Practice II" Annex IV Module Description "Field Practice III" Annex V Guidelines for Field Practice Overseas Annex VI Guidelines for Sexual Harassment

The changes that were made to the document

L.2. Sexual harassment

The oral report has been added. This in addition to the written report of the incident.

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Bachelor degree in Social Work and Development Departmental Guidelines for Electives

Electives are courses designed for students to specialize in any given area

within the various fields of social work practice. In this way, students get a unique opportunity to add courses or practical experiences of their own choice to their educational curriculum. Electives may also be courses taken by a student that may be unrelated to the social work profession, but are of interest to the student. Students may also take a course from another faculty providing that the class schedule does not clash with the Department’s Core Curriculum and Professional and Society Practice. Below are the Departmental Guidelines for Electives.

1. 10 ECTS shall be mandatory for Electives.

2. Two Electives are offered by the Department in the third and fourth year each of the electives worth 5 ECTS.

3. Electives may be chosen from another faculty at the bachelor level from any recognized university. Students are required to first submit a formal request to the Department for review and secondly to the FAS Exam Committee for approval.

4. Students have the option to design and implement a project as an Elective. Students are required to first submit a formal request to the Department with details about the project for review and secondly to the FAS Exam Committee for approval.

5. Students are free to register and pursue more than one Elective during the semester.

6. Extra credits gained from an Elective do not replace Core Curriculum courses.

7. Extra credits will be reflected on the student’s transcript.

8. Students are required to register formally for Electives.

9. In cases where the student fails (i.e., does not receive a sufficient grade) an Elective:

a. the rules regarding the failure of any other course as per the Examination Rules shall apply; and

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b. a student shall have the option to repeat the same Elective or choose another Elective.

10. In cases where the student has failed (i.e., does not receive a sufficient grade) an Elective and chooses to do the same Elective over again, the student:

a. shall register for the Elective

b. has the option to attend all classes for the entire semester, however, the Department requires mandatory attendance for the first two classes.

c. is required to complete all the assignments in the same manner that the Elective is being offered in the current semester, or as determined by the Lecturer.

11. In cases where the student fails (i.e., does not receive a sufficient grade) all opportunities for re-sit and the Elective is not being offered in the following academic year: The lecturer shall determine an alternative form of assessment and convenes at least one contact session with the student to discuss and agree on assignments, due dates and any other relevant concerns. The student shall be required to complete all the assignments as determined by the Lecturer.

Dated: 1st August 2018

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Department of Social Work and Development Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Development

Graduation Procedures for the Academic Year 2020-2021

Preamble

The term graduation for the purpose of the procedures refers to the finalization

of a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work and Development in the Faculty of Arts and Science at the University of Aruba. Students shall be eligible for graduation upon the successful completion of 240 ECTS, represented by three products. These include (1) The Field Practice III Portfolio; (2) The Final Research and (3) The successful defence of the 11 Core Competencies. These are in accordance with the NVAO guidelines for the assessment of final projects by panels during the external assessment procedures for accreditation or initial accreditation. Note: Students shall defend Core Competences at Mastery Level 3, only after successful completion of Field Practice III and Final Research.

The graduation procedures refer specifically to the presentation of the students

‘thesis’ herein refer to the Final Research. This shall be the graduation day on which the student shall receive his or her diploma. Roles and responsibilities of stakeholders

Nos. Stakeholder Roles and Responsibilities

1 Student 1. Ensures that he or she does not owe the library any books or fines. The student also ensures that he or she has no outstanding tuition fees owed to the Office of Financial Affairs.

2. Pays an Examination Fee of Awg150.00 to the University of Aruba RBC Bank Account Number 30.58.646.

3. Obtains and completes an Exit Form from the Office of Educational Affairs.

4. Submits a list of specially invited guests to the Research Coach.

5. Completes the Graduation Survey no later than one week before the official date of the graduation of the student. This is administered by the Centre for Quality

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Assurance. 6. Attends a Final Academic Coach Conversation. 7. Notifies the Dean that he/she is ready to graduate and

selects an appropriate date and time.

2 Research Coach

1. Notifies the FAS Exam Committee in writing that a student is ready for graduation. Where the Research Coach is a Part Time Lecturer, The Final Research Coordinator shall assume this function.

2. Notifies the Department of SW&D, Dean and Centre for Educational Affairs that a student is ready to graduate.

3. The Research Coach assumes the role of the Chair of the graduation. In cases where the Research Coach is a Part Time Lecturer, this is done in collaboration with the Academic Coach.

3 Academic Coach

1. Conducts a Final Academic Coach Conversation with the

graduating student using the List of Guided Questions.

(See Appendix B in Graduate Survey and Final Academic

Coach Conversation Guidelines).

4 Centre for Quality Assurance

1. Send the Graduate Survey to the student no later than one week before the official date of the graduation of the student. (See Appendix A in Graduate Survey and Final Academic Coach Conversation Guidelines).

5 FAS Exam Committee

1. Requests the Office of Educational Affairs for the student’s transcript for the entire four year study program and other requirements.

2. Convenes a meeting to verify all grades and other requirements.

3. The Chair of the FAS Exam Committee signs the diploma and the transcript.

4. Submits their findings to the Office of Educational Affairs.

6 FAS Dean 1. Selects an appropriate date and time for the graduation in collaboration with the graduating student, the Research Coach, and or Academic Coach.

2. Reserves the Aula for the graduation. 3. Signs the diploma and officiates the graduation

ceremony.

7 Department of SW&D

1. Public relations.

8 Rector 1. Final check. 2. Signs the diploma.

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9 Secretary of the Rector

1. Blocks the Rector’s agenda for graduation.

10 Office of Educational Affairs

1. Prepares transcript for the FAS Exam Committee. 2. Prepares the diploma and transcript.

3. Checks the library to see if the student has any books or

fines outstanding.

4. Checks the Office of Financial Affairs to find out if the

student has any outstanding tuition fees.

5. Prepares the graduation invitation and sends to all

SW&D students and FAS Faculty members at least two

weeks in advance.

11 Office of Financial Affairs

1. Checks if student owes the University of Aruba. 2. Checks if student paid Examination Fee.

12 Library 1. Checks if student owes books, fees or fines.

13 Facilities Management Department

1. Logistics of the graduation.

Approved by SW&D Team on 16th February 2018.