Bachelor of
Social Work is a professional undergraduate degree course which aims at
providing quality education in the area of social work. It is a three-year
course consisting of six semesters in most universities.
What
is Bachelor of Social Work about?
It is a three-year
undergraduate course particularly beneficial to people employed at middle and
lower levels with NGOs and social and developmental agencies in both government
and private sector. It is available both in English and Hindi across the
country. It is useful to candidates who may like to work in social welfare
sectors as it helps them acquire professional skills and knowledge to help the
clients to deal with their emotional and psychological problems.
The
Bachelor’s Degree Program in BSW has three major components:
Foundation
Courses
Elective
Courses
Field Work
(Practicum)
The
curriculum provides social work education and training based on indigenous
knowledge. It helps the learner to develop required attitudes in understanding
people’s problem-solving interventions.
Bachelor in
Social Work offered in universities like Annamalai University is similar to
this one. One can either enroll in a regular college or opt for
Correspondence/Distance Learning.
Eligibility
for Bachelor of Social Work
The candidate
applying for the course must complete 10+2 or equivalent examination from a
recognized board. A few universities like Osmania University, the candidate
must have secured at least 40% marks in aggregate. For SC&ST, a pass is
enough.
Admission
process for Bachelor of Social Work
The admission
is based on the cut-off lists issued by the university or college. The
admission process is entirely merit-based. Some universities like Osmania
University also conduct an Aptitude Test.
Direct admissions
Direct
admission through management quota is also available in universities such as
Amity University. Government colleges do not have a management quota so direct
admission is not available.
Lateral entry
The
candidates can get admission into the second and third year of BSW through
lateral entry in colleges like Delhi Institute of Professional Studies. The
criteria differ across the college.
Distance Learning
Universities
like IGNOU and Annamalai University offer a distance learning course for this
course. Age is no bar. Examinations are held online or at the examination
centers provided by the institute.