Programme Overview
Bachelor of Social Work programme prepares individuals to become catalysts who respond
effectively to the needs and problems of the society with a humane touch. The programme
equips students with professional knowledge, skills and capacities and enhances their
commitment to work for the betterment of the society. The programme helps students build a
basic foundation to help them grow professionally in any field of social work practice they
choose to work. A meticulous training will be given with both theory and practical learning
experience. The programme helps students to reach out to and serve the downtrodden,
marginalized, underprivileged and the most oppressed sections of the society. After the
completion of the programme, students can choose to work in any areas of social work
practice or make a transition to postgraduate course in Social Work to have a specialized,
advanced learning and training.
Programme Specific Outcomes
PSO1: To mould the students into active social workers by integrating theory to practice.
PSO2: Develop the skills and capacities to work in a multidisciplinary team and inculcate
interpersonal skills.
PSO3: Understand social problems/issues and disorganization in society through field work
and research dissertation.
PSO4: Sensitise the student community on all the social issues prevailing in the society.
PSO5: Motivate the students in micro and macro level social work practice in Government
and Non-Government organizations.
Career Opportunities
There is a good career improvement for the job scope of BSW in India. Immediately after
completing their degree, some of the very best jobs offered to the graduates of BSW are:
Social Worker
Executive Officer
NGO Officer
Counsellor
Human Development Manager
Caseworker
Family Service Worker
Professional Scope
Pursuing various higher studies after BSW enables one to attain great heights in the field.
Below is the list of higher study options available after the completion of the BSW
Programme:
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work and Rural Development
Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work among Tribals
Master of Arts in Extensive Education and Social Work
Master of Arts in Gandhian Studies
Master of Arts in Gender and Development Studies
Master of Arts in Labor and Development
Master of Arts in Social Work
Master of Science in Social Work
Master of Business Administration