Department of Social Work & Counselling
Message From The H.O.D
With deep joy, I welcome you to the Department of Social Work & Counselling at Bugema University. As Head, I am honoured to guide a compassionate community dedicated to transforming lives through healing, advocacy, and empowerment. Anchored in Seventh-day Adventist values, our programmes blend rigorous training in social work, psychology, and counselling with ethical practice and hands-on service, uniquely crafted for Africa’s diverse social challenges.
Our Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration, Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Counselling, and diploma pathways emphasise research, cultural competence, and real-world impact. Through modern counselling labs, supervised practicums, and community partnerships, we equip you to address mental health, family crises, and social justice with skill and heart.
Here, you’ll grow not just as a professional, but as a force for hope and restoration. Join us together; let’s build stronger, healthier communities.
With care and commitment,
Dr. Priscille Kankindi
Duration of the Programme
Department of Social Work & Counselling offers programs with clear, structured durations designed for professional excellence. The Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration and Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Counselling each span 4 years (8 semesters), blending coursework, supervised practicums, and fieldwork to prepare graduates for impactful careers. Our Diploma in Social Work and Social Administration and Diploma in Counselling Psychology run for 2 years (4 semesters), providing focused, practical training for immediate entry into social service and mental health support roles. Flexible full-time and part-time options ensure accessibility for all learners.
Programmes
- Bachelor of Social Work
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Counselling
- Barchelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Mnagement
- Diploma in Social Work
- Diploma in Counselling
- Certificate in Couselling
Welcome to Your Calling
You are not merely joining a program—you are embracing a calling to transform lives. At Bugema University’s Department of Social Work & Counselling, every lecture, practicum, and interaction is crafted to equip you with the wisdom to heal, the courage to advocate, and the compassion to serve. This journey will challenge your mind, deepen your faith, and expand your heart as you confront real-world struggles like poverty and trauma, supported by a caring faculty and community rooted in Seventh-day Adventist values of integrity and love. Stay curious, stay kind, stay committed—the world awaits your impact. We believe in you.
