Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies
COURSE TEMPLATE |
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YEAR ONE |
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Semester 1 |
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Semester 2 |
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Unit Code |
Unit Name |
Hours |
Unit Code |
Unit Name |
Hours |
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UCC111 |
Bible Interpretation and Study Methods |
3 |
UCC116 |
Communication Skills |
3 |
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UCC112 |
Library Research and Information Competency |
3 |
UCC110 |
Foundations for Life & Mission |
3 |
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BDS111 |
Introduction to Sustainable Development |
3 |
BDS121 |
Theology of Development |
3 |
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UCC114 |
Essentials of Information and Communications Technology |
3 |
UCC115 |
Comparative Study of Religions |
3 |
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BDS112 |
Systems Theory and Other Theories of Development |
3 |
BDS122 |
Principles and Practices of Community Development |
3 |
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BDS113 |
Social Work and Community Development |
3 |
BDS123 |
Participatory Community Development |
3 |
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Total Hours |
18 |
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Total Hours |
18 |
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Yearly Total = 36 Hours |
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YEAR TWO |
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Semester 1 |
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Semester 2 |
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Unit Code |
Unit Name |
Hours |
Unit Code |
Unit Name |
Hours |
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BDS210 |
Introduction to Urban Development |
3 |
UCC221 |
Environment, Development and Stewardship |
3 |
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BDS211 |
Social Statistics |
3 |
UCC211 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
3 |
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BDS212 |
Strategic Thinking in Development |
3 |
BDS220 |
Community Health and Development |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
BDS221 |
Disaster Preparedness and Management |
3 |
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UCC222 |
Introduction to Sociology |
3 |
GES321 |
Research Design and Methods |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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Total Hours |
18 |
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Total Hours |
15 |
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Yearly Total = 33 Hours |
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YEAR THREE |
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Semester 1 |
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Semester 2 |
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Unit Code |
Unit Name |
Hours |
Unit Code |
Unit Name |
Hours |
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BDS310 |
Social Integration of the Physically Challenged |
3 |
BDS324 |
Local Resource Mobilization and Management |
3 |
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BDS311 |
Development Communication |
3 |
BDS322 |
Human Communities and Conflicts |
3 |
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BDS312 |
Management of Community Based Organization |
3 |
BDS323 |
Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation of Community Projects |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
BDS320 |
Socio Economic Analysis for Wealth Creation |
3 |
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BDS313 |
Gender and Affirmative Action in Development |
3 |
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Elective |
3 |
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BDS314 |
Project |
3 |
BDS321 |
Project Planning and Management |
3 |
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Total Hours |
18 |
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Total Hours |
18 |
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Yearly Total = 36 Hours |
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YEAR FOUR |
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Semester 1 |
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Semester 2 |
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Unit Code |
Unit Name |
Hours |
Unit Code |
Unit Name |
Hours |
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BDS411 |
Governance and Politics of Development |
3 |
BDS422 |
Lobbying and Advocacy for Rights and Entitlements |
3 |
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BDS412 |
Rural Development and Sociology |
3 |
BDS424 |
Social Entrepreneurship |
3 |
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BDS413 |
Training and Facilitation Skills for Capacity Building |
3 |
BDS420 |
Internship |
3 |
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BDS423 |
Rural Development and Agribusiness |
3 |
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BDS421 |
Legal and Ethical Issues in Development |
3 |
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Total Hours |
9 |
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Total Hours |
15 |
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Yearly Total = 24 Hours |