The following courses will be organised by the Division of Social and Behaviour Change Communication:
- Applying Social and Behaviour Change Theory to Practice (Dates: 27 February to 2 March, 2012; Closing date for applications: 27 January, 2012)
- Research, Monitoring and Evaluation for Social and Behaviour Change Communication (Dates: 26 to 30 March, 2012; Closing date for applications: 24 February, 2012
- Planning and Implementing Social and Behaviour Change Communication(Dates: 25 to 29 June; Closing date for applications: 25 May, 2012)
For more information on the content of each of the courses download the brochure.
General Course Information
All courses are offered in intensive one-week blocks, from 8:30 am to 5:00pm. The courses are designed for adult learning and include a mixture of lectures, interactive discussions, group work and individual assignments. There are also pre-readings and homework assignments during the week. All participants receive course packs with reading materials. Those completing the full week are eligible for a Certificate of Attendance. At no additional cost, participants can opt to complete a takehome written assignment. Those that pass are eligible for a Certificate of Competence. However, please note that no certificate will be awarded if the assignment is failed.
Application Instructions
To apply, the following are required:
- Recent C.V.
- Letter of motivation specifying the course name, your background and your specific learning objectives. In the letter you must specify whether you intend to take the course for a certificate of Attendance or Competence (see General Course Information)
Email the above to sara.nieuwoudt@wits.ac.za AND vanashree.moodley@wits.ac.za by the specified closing date. Please note that you will only be contacted about the status of your application following the closing date.
Course Cost
- R2500 per course – Staff and students at Wits
- R5000 per course – Outside university
Please note that the course costs do not include travel, accommodation or meals. Tea breaks are provided in the mornings.