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The Undergraduate Program in Social Welfare Science, Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, University of Indonesia, is an academic education program based on lectures, practical work, and research. Its curriculum is designed to equip students with theoretical understanding and practical skills in analyzing and addressing social issues professionally.

The study load for the Undergraduate Program in Social Welfare Science is 144 credits (SKS), which includes compulsory courses, elective courses, field practical work, and a final project (thesis). The program is scheduled for 8 semesters and can be completed in a minimum of 8 semesters and a maximum of 16 semesters, in accordance with the academic regulations of the University of Indonesia. Students also have the right to apply for academic leave for a maximum of 2 semesters.

Curriculum Distribution 2025

COURSES CREDITS PERCENTAGE
University Compulsory 10 7%
Discipline Cluster Compulsory 3 2%
Faculty Compulsory 20 14%
Study Program Compulsory 73 51%
Elective 38 26%
Total Study Load 144 100%

Semester 1

Code COURSE CREDITS
UIGE 600003 English Language Course 2
UIGE600010-15 Religious Studies Course 2
SPSP 600002 Introduction to Sociology 3
SPSP 600001 Introduction to Political Science 3
SPSP 600003 Introduction to Anthropology 3
SPSP 600004 Academic Writing and Presentation 2
SPKS 600002 Introduction to Social Welfare Science 3
SPKS 600046 Philosophy and Ethics of Social Welfare 2
Total 20
Total Credits Semester 1 20

Semester 2

Code COURSE CREDITS
UISH600001 Indonesian People and Society 3
UIGE600007 Integrated General Course 6
SPSP 600005 Introduction to Social Research Methods 3
SPKS 600039 Sociological Theory for Social Welfare 3
SPKS 600004 Introduction to Psychology for Social Welfare 3
SPKS 600047 Social Intervention Methods 2
Total 20
Total Credits Semester 1 – 2 40

Semester 3

Code COURSE CREDITS
SPSP 600006 Introduction to Social Statistics 3
SPSP600007 Introduction to Qualitative Data Processing 3
SPKS 600005 Human Behavior and Social Environment 3
SPKS 600010 Foundational Social Welfare Theory 3
SPKS 600008 Fundamentals of Social Development 3
SPKS 600018 Individual and Family Intervention Methods 3
SPKS 600003 Social Welfare System 3
Elective Course 3
Total 24
Total Credits Semester 1 – 3 64

Semester 4

Code COURSE CREDITS
SPKS 600011 Qualitative Research in Social Welfare 3
SPKS 600012 Community Intervention and Development 3
SPKS 600042 Social Policy 3
SPKS 600048 Humanitarian Service Organizations 3
SPKS 600017 Quantitative Research in Social Welfare 3
SPKS 600050 Individual and Family Intervention Practicum 3
Elective Courses 6
Total 24
Total Credits Semester 1 – 4 88

Semester 5

Code COURSE CREDITS
SPKS 600019 Evaluative Research 3
SPKS 600022 Group Intervention Methods 3
SPKS 600027 Theory and Techniques of Supervision and Consultation 3
SPKS 600049 Management of Humanitarian Service Organizations 3
SPKS 600024 Participatory Planning in Community Intervention 3
Elective Courses 6
Total 21
Total Credits Semester 1 – 5 109

Semester 6

Code COURSE CREDITS
Social Welfare Planning Practice 3
Group Intervention Practicum 3
Elective Course 3
Total 9
Total Credits Semester 1 – 6 118

Semester 7

Code COURSE CREDITS
Elective Courses / Independent Learning 20
Total 20
Total Credits Semester 1 – 7 138

Semester 8

Code COURSE CREDITS
SPKS 600999 Thesis 6
SPKS 600041 Final Project* 4
Mentoring Course 2
Total 6
Total Credits Semester 1 – 8 144

Elective Courses Curriculum 2025

NO. ODD SEMESTER ELECTIVE COURSES CREDITS
1 Socio-Economic Dimensions for Social Welfare 3
2 Poverty Issues 3
3 Social Legislation 3
4 Analysis of Social Problems 2
5 Final Project Seminar 3
6 Social Welfare in the Industrial Sector 3
7 Environmental Issues and Disaster Management 3
Elective courses from outside the Study Program/Faculty/University
NO. EVEN SEMESTER ELECTIVE COURSES CREDITS
1 Child Welfare and Child Protection 3
2 Social Welfare for the Elderly 3
3 Health and Mental Health Issues 3
4 Social Impact of Development and Globalization 2
5 Final Project Seminar 3
6 Social Welfare in Multicultural Societies 3
Elective courses from outside the Study Program/Faculty/University

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