S R Nathan School of Human Development

S R Nathan School of Human Development
Sekolah Pem-bangunan Manusia S R Nathan  (Malay)
纳丹人力发展学院 (Chinese)
Type Autonomous University
Established August 2018
Parent institution
 Singapore University of Social Sciences
Dean Professor Cheah Horn Mun
Location 463 Clementi Road, Singapore 599494
1°19′45″N 103°46′35″E / 1.32917°N 103.77639°E / 1.32917; 103.77639Coordinates: 1°19′45″N 103°46′35″E / 1.32917°N 103.77639°E / 1.32917; 103.77639
Campus Suburban
Clementi Campus
Colours     
Website www.suss.edu.sg/about-suss/school/HDSS/Pages/HDSS-Introduction.aspx

The S R Nathan School of Human Development (NSHD) is an autonomous undergraduate and graduate school of the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS).[1]

History

S R Nathan

The S R Nathan School of Human Development (NSHD), is an autonomous undergraduate and graduate school of the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS). It was previously known as the School of Human Development and Social Services and was formally renamed on 22 February 2018 to pay tribute to the sixth former President and statesman, Mr S R Nathan. The renaming event was graced by her excellency Singapore's then President Halimah Yacob.[2][3]

The School was renamed in recognition of Mr S R Nathan's legacy in champanioing for community and social causes when he was in public service and the national labour movement. During his presidency, Mr S R Nathan was a Patron of SUSS from 2006 to 2011 and a strong advocate of the University's lifelong learning focus.[4]

In 2016, Mr Ong Ye Kung then Acting Minister For Education (Higher Education And Skills) and Senior Minister of State For Defence recounted in the convocation speech that the late Mr SR Nathan, who did not obtain a degree but was awarded three honorary PhDs due to his deeds, told Mr Ong Ye Kung that SUSS is a University for someone like himself.[5]

Industry Partner

In 2018, SUSS will recognize work experiences for a number of pre-school teachers from NTUC First Campus during school admissions. The university will offer 20 credit units exemptions or equivalent to 4 courses. This allows students to gradate 6 months earlier.[6]

Graduate Employment

In 2018, according to guidelines laid out by the National Council of Social Service (NCSS), new graduates with a Bachelor degree in social work from SUSS will fetch $3,400 a month in the social service sector.[7]

Programmes

Undergraduate Studies (Full-time)

Undergraduate Studies (Part-time)

  • Bachelor of Counselling
  • Bachelor of Social Work
  • Bachelor of Human Resource Management
  • Bachelor of Human Resource Management with Security Studies
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood and Chinese Language Education
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education with Art Education
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education with Chinese Language
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education with Malay Language
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education with Management
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education with Music Education
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education with Psychology
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education with Sociology
  • Bachelor of Early Childhood Education with Tamil Language
  • Bachelor of Art Education with Management
  • Bachelor of Art Education with Psychology
  • Bachelor of Music Education with Management
  • Bachelor of Music Education with Psychology
  • Bachelor of Sports and Physical Education with Management
  • Bachelor of Sports and Physical Education with Psychology

Graduate Studies

The School offers five master's degree programmes. They are:

  • Master of Community Leadership and Social Development
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Counselling Specialising in Couple and Family Therapy
  • Master of Early Childhood Education
  • Master of Non-Profit Management
  • Master of Social Work Specialising in Couple and Family Therapy
  • Phd in Gerontology

References

  1. ↑ "SUSS renames its school after late President S R Nathan as tribute to his social and community contributions". asia one. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
  2. ↑ "S R Nathan School of Human Development". suss.edu.sg. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  3. ↑ "SPEECH BY PRESIDENT HALIMAH YACOB AT THE SCHOOL OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & SOCIAL SERVICE RENAMING EVENT". istana.gov.sg. Retrieved 2018-10-09.
  4. ↑ "SUSS renames school after S R Nathan". The Straits Times. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  5. ↑ "Speech By Mr Ong Ye Kung, Acting Minister For Education (Higher Education And Skills) And Senior Minister of State For Defence, At The SIM University Convocation 2016 On 12 October 2016, 9.30am, The Grand Hall of SIM University". suss.edu.sg. Retrieved 2018-09-02.
  6. ↑ SUSS to recognise work experience of NTUC First Campus pre-school teachers in part-time degrees | https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/suss-to-recognise-work-experience-of-ntuc-first-campus-pre-school-teachers-in
  7. ↑ Social service staff to get another pay rise, with monthly salary for social workers starting at $3,400 | http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/social-service-staff-to-get-another-pay-rise-with-monthly-salary-for-social-workers
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