Diploma Dip. Social Behaviour and Conflict Management (Sandwich) At UCC

Social behavior is behavior among two or more organisms within the same species, and encompasses any behavior in which one member affects the other. 

Conflict management is the process of limiting the negative aspects of conflict while increasing the positive aspects of the conflict.

About Programme: 

The Accra Sports Stadium tragedy of May 2001 brought to the fore the need to invigorate sections of the country’s protection agencies.

The field of sociology has much to offer by way of insights into crowd behavior, group dynamics, community relations, sensitivity training, conflict management, gender relations, violence, leadership, and human security.  

Entry Requirements: 

Candidates applying for admission into the programme should have any of the following requirements:

Minimum credits in GCE Ordinary level including English and Mathematics or its equivalent

Or

Aggregate 20 or better at SSCE with at least a pass in English and Mathematics or its equivalent

Or

Teacher’s Certificate ‘A’ or its equivalent

Or

Stenographer Grade Two Certificate

Two passes in GCE Advanced Level excluding General Paper

An undergraduate degree will be an advantage

In addition to the above requirements, prospective students should have been working in a protection agency for a minimum of three years.

Career Opportunities: 

In an effort to contribute toward the growth and development of Ghana as a peaceful, democratic country, mindful of the human rights of all of its citizens, the programme is designed specifically for those in charge of the preservation of peace and security in the country who seek to continue their education and equip themselves with knowledge and analytical skills that will enhance their efficiency.