Diploma in Community Development

2 Years Fourah Bay College (FBC) Department of Department of Sociology and Social Work Faculty of Social Sciences

Diploma in Community Development

Diploma 2 years Fourah Bay College (FBC) Department of Department of Sociology and Social Work Faculty of Social Sciences

Program Description

Comprehensive overview of the program

Program Description

The Diploma in Community Development at the University of Sierra Leone is a professional program designed to equip students with practical knowledge and skills for planning, implementing, and managing community-based development initiatives. The program prepares graduates to support sustainable development, social empowerment, and effective community engagement.

Career Outcomes

Your pathway to professional success

Career Opportunities:

Community Development Officer

Project Officer in NGOs or Government Agencies

Social Development Advocate

Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

Community Program Coordinator

Field Research Assistant in Development Projects

Entry-level Consultant in Community Planning and Development

Graduates are prepared for employment in government ministries, NGOs, community organizations, social enterprises, and for further studies in community development or social sciences.