BSW

Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) is a four year under graduate program in Social Work.  This program provides a comprehensive and in-depth theoretical and practical understanding of social work profession.

BSW (Hons) is a four year (Eight Semester) curriculum, with an option to exit in the third year with BSW degree. This profession stands to promote social justice, equality and overall wellbeing of the individual, family, groups and communities. Social Workers are inevitable components in addressing any social issues.

The program focuses on the holistic development of students and facilitates their growth as an empathetic and socially responsible Social Worker.

Programme Specific Outcome

  • Explain various concepts related to social work
  • Illustrate the understanding of the professional roots, ethical foundations and theoretical frameworks of social work.
  • Appraise social work as a profession in the Indian and global context.
  • Develop sociological imagination and perspectives in social work practice.
  • Develop critical thinking skills to analyze social issues and identify opportunities for pro-social action.
  • Recognize and describe abnormal behavior and the underlying psychological disorders.

Eligibility

The eligibility criteria for applying for Bachelor of Social Work are:

Candidates who have passed (Eligible for Higher Studies) the HSE of the Kerala State Board of Higher Secondary Examination or any other examination recognized as equivalent.

Course Design

The UG programme in Social Work is a four year academic curriculum with eight semesters upon which each semester comprises of 90 days with 75 hours on each paper. Each semester includes observation visits, field work, interactive lectures, e – learning, library works, internal test, assignments, presentations, classroom discussions, role play and case analysis.

What you’ll study

Four year undergraduate Honours in Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) equip students to address social issues and problems at multiple levels using a variety of theoretical frame works. The curriculum covers wide range of social work topics such as:

  • Philosophical foundation of social work
  • Human behavior and lifespan development
  • Social work primary and auxiliary methods
  • Social science perspective for social analysis
  • Social analysis and strategies for social change
  • Gender diversity and inclusion
  • Human resource management and development
  • Administration of service organizations
  • Public health and medical social work
  • Medical and psychiatric social work
  • Disaster management

Specializations

At the third semester of the curriculum, the BSW (Hons) programme offer specializations pathway leading to unique career possibilities. Students can also opt not to choose any specialization pathways. The students can choose any one of the following specializations as their elective courses:

  • Medical and Psychiatric Social Work
  • Development Social Work
  • Labour Welfare Social Work
  • Multi- Cultural Social Work

Career Possibilities

Bachelor of Social Work is one of the most demanding courses in India. It is a professional course and a career oriented one which paves the way for higher positions in hospitals, community, or psychiatric settings. Trained social workers are an integrated part of governmental and non-governmental organizations. After completing the course; students can get diverse opportunities in reputed organizations as:

  • Medical social worker
  • Psychiatric social worker
  • Project coordinator
  • School counselor
  • Geriatric social worker
  • Care manager
  • Public policy advisor
  • Community social worker
  • Therapist
  • Social welfare officer
  • Occupational therapist
  • Field analyst
  • Probation officer
  • Public health analyst
  • Disaster response and recovery specialist
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