Course Overview:
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary for professional social work practice. The curriculum covers human behavior, social policy, ethics, and fieldwork, preparing graduates to address diverse social challenges.
Duration:
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program typically spans 3 years, divided into six semesters.
Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown):
Semester I:
Introduction to Social Work
Indian Social Problems
Sociology for Social Workers
Human Growth and Development
Fieldwork (Observation visits)
Semester II:
Social Work Practice with Individuals and Groups
Social Work Research and Statistics
Social Policy and Legislation
Psychology for Social Work
Fieldwork (Group work and community practice)
Semester III:
Social Work Practice with Communities and Institutions
Social Action and Advocacy
Human Rights and Social Justice
Social Work Ethics and Values
Fieldwork (Community intervention)
Semester IV:
Social Welfare Administration
Gender and Development
Environment and Social Work
Research Project/Dissertation
Fieldwork (Practical engagement in NGOs or government sectors)
Semester V:
Health Care Social Work
Social Work with Families and Children
Community Development
Social Entrepreneurship
Fieldwork (Specialized areas such as health, child welfare, etc.)
Semester VI:
Social Work in Disaster Management
International Social Work
Rural and Urban Community Development
Project Work/Dissertation
Fieldwork (Advanced practical experience and case studies)
Average Fees:
The average course fee for a BSW program ranges from ₹20,000 to ₹1,00,000 per annum, depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
BSW students may need to clear university exams at the end of each semester. Entrance exams for social work programs in premier institutions include:
TISS BAT (Tata Institute of Social Sciences Bachelor’s Admission Test)
DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)
Other university-specific entrance exams
Top 10 Institutions Combined Ranking in India for BSW:
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Delhi School of Social Work, University of Delhi
Madras School of Social Work, Chennai
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Loyola College, Chennai
Xavier Institute of Social Service, Ranchi
Amity Institute of Social Sciences, Noida
Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Visva-Bharati University, West Bengal
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for BSW:
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi
Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram
Marian College, Kuttikkanam
St. Joseph's College, Irinjalakuda
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady
Sacred Heart College, Thevara
Vimala College, Thrissur
Bharat Mata College, Kochi
Christ College, Irinjalakuda
Assumption College, Changanassery