Course Overview
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is an undergraduate program focused on developing professional skills in social welfare, community service, and social justice. It covers human behavior, social policy, casework, and fieldwork, preparing students for careers in social services.
Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Syllabus:
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a career in social work, focusing on community development, social welfare, and rehabilitation. The syllabus is divided into six semesters.
Semester I:
Introduction to Social Work
Social Work History and Ideologies
Social Science Perspectives: Sociology for Social Workers
Psychology for Social Workers
Social Work Practice: Basic Methods
Semester II:
Human Rights and Social Justice
Community Organization and Development
Social Problems in India
Working with Individuals (Case Work)
Practical: Field Work I
Semester III:
Social Work with Groups (Group Work)
Family and Child Welfare
Social Work Administration and Management
Social Legislation and Policy
Practical: Field Work II
Semester IV:
Social Research and Statistics
Urban and Rural Community Development
Gender and Development
Health and Social Work
Practical: Field Work III
Semester V:
Social Welfare Policies and Programs
Environmental Social Work
Working with Vulnerable Populations
Counseling Skills for Social Workers
Practical: Field Work IV
Semester VI:
Project Work and Dissertation
International Social Work
Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Social Work Ethics and Values
Practical: Field Work V
Average Fees: ₹10,000 - ₹50,000 per annum (varies depending on the institution)
Exams:
Admission to BSW courses generally requires candidates to clear institution-specific entrance exams or merit-based selection. The common entrance exams include:
CUET (Common University Entrance Test)
DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)
TISS BAT (Tata Institute of Social Sciences Bachelor's Admission Test)
BHU UET (Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test)
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India for Social Work (Combined Ranking)
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
University of Delhi, Delhi
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Loyola College, Chennai
Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi
University of Mumbai, Mumbai
Christ University, Bangalore
University of Calcutta, Kolkata
Madras School of Social Work, Chennai
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Social Work
Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi
Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Calicut University, Malappuram
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Farook College, Kozhikode
St. Joseph’s College, Kozhikode
BCM College, Kottayam
Don Bosco College, Kannur