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Program code

7760101

Education level

Undergraduate

Graduation certificate

Bachelor’s Degree

Program duration

4 years
Early graduation: 3.5 years
Maximum duration: 6 years

Subject combination

C00: Literature – History – Geography
D01: Mathematics – Literature – English
D14: Literature – History – English
D15: Literature – Geography – English

Overview

Social work is a profession driven by the mission to help, support, and care for individuals in the community who are less fortunate, facing special circumstances, or struggling with difficult conditions. The aim is to assist them in reintegrating into society and achieving a better quality of life. These individuals may include persons with disabilities, those living in poverty, people unable to care for or protect themselves, those suffering from serious illnesses, or victims of political, social issues or natural disasters. Social work activities are present across the globe — wherever people are in need, social work organizations are there. Social workers can be found in disability support centers, remote communities, impoverished regions such as parts of Africa, areas affected by wars, or disaster zones impacted by earthquakes and tsunamis like in Japan and the Philippines.

Social work professionals and organizations emerge wherever hardship exists — like angels on a mission to heal society’s fractures, contributing to building a world that is fairer, kinder, and more humane.

Admission Requirements

DIRECT ADMISSION

ADMISSION BASED ON NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL EXAM RESULTS

ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT

Program Structure

–  Total credits: 121 credits, excluding English courses (14 credits), physical education (3 credits) and national defense education (8 credits). 

– The credits are distributed by the following courses:

  • General education: 32 credits, including 28 compulsory credits and 04 elective credits.
  • Basic core courses: 18 credits, including 14 compulsory credits and 04 elective credits.
  • Major core courses and concentration courses: 53 credits, including 35 compulsory credits and 18 elective credits. 
  • Supplementary courses: 07 credits.  
  • Graduation internship and graduation thesis: 11 credits. 

– The proportion of practical credits to the total number of credits is: 48/121 (45%). 

1. General education (32 credits) – excluding physical education, national defense education and English

1.1. Political theory (11 credits)

1.2. Social sciences (12 credits) 

1.3. Natural sciences – Information technology (5 credits)

1.4. English (10 credits) 

1.5. Physical education – National defense education

  • Elective courses: 4 credits (select 2 out of 4 courses) 

2. Professional educational courses: 89 credits

2.1. Basic core course: 18 credits

  • Compulsory courses: 14 credits 
  • Elective courses: 4 credits (select 2 out of 4 courses)

2.2. Major core course: 55 credits

  • Compulsory courses: 37 credits 
  • Elective courses: 18 credits (select 6 out of 12 courses) 

2.3. Supplementary courses: 5 credits

2.4. Graduation internship and graduation thesis: 11 credits 

Tentative Teaching Plan

Maxist – Leninist Philosophy 

3 credits

General Law 

2 credits

General Psychology

2 credits

General Sociology

3 credits

Introduction to Social Work

2 credits

General Informatics

3 credits

English 1

3 credits

Physical Education (Course 1)

1 credit

National Defense Education

8 credits

Political Economy

2 credits

Developmental Psychology

3 credits

Social Policy 

3 credits

Social Work Field Observation

2 credits

Elective Course 1

2 credits

English 2

3 credits

Physical Education (Course 2)

1 credit

Socialism

2 credits

Basic Counseling

3 credits

Human Behavior and the Social Evironment

2 credits

Social Work Ethics

2 credits

Elective Course 2

2 credits

Scientific Research Methods

2 credits

Theory of Social Work

3 credits

English 3

3 tín chỉ

Physical Education (Course 3)

1 credit

History of the Communist Party of Vietnam

2 credits

Individual Social Work

3 credits

Group Social Work

3 credits

Individual Social Work Practice

3 credits

Group Social Work Practice

3 credits

Social Work Supervision

2 credits

English 4

3 credits

Ho Chi Minh Thought

3 credits

Social Statistics

2 credits

Community Development 

3 credits

Community Development Practice

3 credits

Elective Course 1

3 credits

Elective Course 2

3 credits

English 5

2 credits

Social Work Administration

3 credits

English for Social Work

2 credits

Women’s Affairs Practice

3 credits

Elective Course 3

3 credits

Elective Course 4

3 credits

Elective Course 5

3 credits

Entrepreneurship

3 credits

Family Social Work 

3 credits

Gender and Development

2 credits

Elective Course 1

2 credits

Elective Course 2

2 credits

Elective Course 6

3 credits

Graduation Internship

5 credits

Graduation Thesis or Alternative Courses…

6 credits

Prerequisite Courses

Compulsory Courses

Concentration Courses

Elective Courses

Môn học tiên quyết

Môn học bắt buộc

Môn học chuyên ngành

Output Standards

  1. Understand the fundamental principles of Marxism–Leninism, Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, the viewpoints, orientations, and policies of the Communist Party and the State; identify political, social, security, and national defense issues in alignment with the Party’s guidelines and the State’s laws and policies as they relate to Social Work activities.
  2. Apply foundational knowledge of the discipline, including Social Work methods and its historical development; analyze, compare, and apply Social Work theories to support individuals in resolving personal issues; uphold professional ethics in Social Work practice; apply social policies effectively in professional tasks; possess an understanding of human aspects such as physical development, cognition, psychology, and behavior; analyze and interpret social issues across various fields such as culture, economy, politics, population, migration, urbanization, gender and gender equality, women’s affairs—supporting the identification of unique characteristics of individuals, groups, and communities; possess knowledge in social statistics and entrepreneurship.
  3. Apply disciplinary knowledge and research methodologies to conduct research in Social Work and broader societal fields.
  4. Utilize disciplinary knowledge and Social Work processes to assess problems, design plans, propose solutions, and organize interventions that assist individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities in enhancing their problem-solving capacities.
  5. Apply information technology knowledge to meet job requirements.
  1. Demonstrate the ability to address real-life and work-related issues and situations based on the perspectives of Marxism–Leninism, Ho Chi Minh thought, Party orientations, and State policies and laws; possess teamwork skills; make decisions and solve political–social issues with creativity and dynamism in work; apply professional communication and interpersonal skills; adapt effectively in dynamic and multicultural work environments.
  2. Be capable of applying the worldview and methodology of dialectical materialism and scientific research methods to conduct studies serving the Social Work profession; identify scientific issues; analyze and apply Social Work theory to specific cases; integrate research findings into Social Work practice.
  3. Apply assessment methods to analyze clients’ relational systems during assistance processes; select appropriate intervention measures for each client based on actual assessments, cultural–social values, and prioritized relational networks; implement interventions to support individuals, families, groups, and communities in resolving arising problems.
  4. Demonstrate skills in mobilizing the participation of individuals, families, groups, and communities; organize and coordinate their involvement in the intervention process; carry out advocacy and awareness-raising to reduce stigma against vulnerable groups.
  5. Assess the impacts of policies on individual clients, and provide consultation, recommendations, and updates to improve policies that protect and promote client interests.
  6. Possess skills in reading comprehension, analysis, synthesis, and scientific summarization; able to write research reports and conduct research evaluations.
  7. Engage in experiential professional activities; possess the skills to design and manage community development projects.
  8. Be capable of mobilizing resources and developing social networks in collaborative research and work within the Social Work field; demonstrate autonomous learning and research abilities.
  1. Demonstrate firm ideological stance and strong political integrity; maintain absolute trust in Marxism–Leninism, Ho Chi Minh thought, and the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam; uphold the goals of national independence and socialism; possess a sense of responsibility and self-discipline in learning and personal development, contributing to national progress.
  2. Be proactive and self-motivated in learning, updating professional knowledge and information; capable of working independently or in teams under changing work conditions; take personal and collective responsibility for assigned tasks; adhere to professional values and ethical standards throughout practice; prioritize the interests of clients as the central goal in professional activities, with a continuous and long-term commitment to protecting those interests; respect clients’ privacy, autonomy, and confidentiality; encourage and support clients in pursuing suitable goals.
  3. Provide guidance and supervision to others in task execution; exercise professional autonomy, make expert conclusions, and be able to defend personal viewpoints.

Foreign Language Competency

  • Able to use English for communication at Level 3 according to the Vietnamese 6-Level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework: capable of understanding the main ideas of standardized and clear texts or speeches on familiar topics related to work, education, and leisure; able to handle most situations that may arise in areas where English is spoken; able to write simple texts on familiar or personally interesting topics; able to describe experiences, events, dreams, hopes, and aspirations, and briefly explain reasons, opinions, and plans; able to read and comprehend materials and documents related to one’s field of study.

Reference Table: Conversion guide for English proficiency certificates equivalent to Level 3 in the 6-Level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework used in Vietnam.

Information Technology

  • Demonstrate an overall understanding of computer systems, data organization, computing resources, and computer networks. Proficient in using various office software applications and capable of utilizing online resources and internet services in accordance with Circular No. 03/2014/TT-BGDĐT dated March 11, 2014, or equivalent certification issued by the Vietnam Women’s Academy to meet graduation requirements.

Career Opportunities

With foundational knowledge in social sciences, natural sciences, politics, law, gender and gender equality, along with specialized knowledge in the field of Social Work, graduates can undertake a wide range of professional roles, including:

  • Officer, Specialist, or Researcher at dedicated departments of political–social organizations at both central and local levels.

  • Social Policy Planner, Specialist, or Researcher in agencies of the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs, from central to local levels.

  • Lecturer or Researcher in Social Work at universities, academies, research institutes, centers, and colleges or vocational schools.

  • Social Worker, Case Manager, Researcher, or Specialist in service institutions supporting various social groups—operated by government, private, non-governmental, or international organizations.

  • Independent Officer or Specialist working across departments, unions, or in sectors such as healthcare, education, law, and social welfare; or as civil servants working in local government agencies or organizations.

  • Founder of support centers for vulnerable populations or self-starters launching social work-related ventures aimed at serving the community.