ABOUT CLINICAL SOCIOLOGY

A postgraduate degree in clinical sociology delivers theoretical foundations deep-rooted in the African continent. The emerging field of Clinical Sociology in Africa intensifies the intersections of practice and science to respond to social problems. Clinical sociologists obtain expertise to respond to social problems opening up the economy to cohorts of poor and unemployed people while interrogating racism, gender, healthcare, education, violence and crime via ethical scientific practices. Graduates obtain clinical
proficiencies to execute clinical interventions and applied solutions. Upon graduating with a degree in clinical sociology, careers may be found in, but not limited to sociological research; government and private agencies; local and international non-governmental organizations; think-tanks; private sector; development; healthcare; education; marketing; and consulting.

DEGREE STRUCTURE
Fulltime students reading for a clinical sociology honours degree must fulfil all requirements within two semesters of one calendar year. Part time students must fulfill all requirements within four semesters, over two successive calendar years.

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
The requirements for the honours degree in clinical sociology is a major in sociology combined with a major in a cognate discipline.