About Bachelors of Social Work (BSW)


With social organisations playing a role of great significance in the socio-economic and political landscape of the nations in the world at large, a bachelor's degree in Social Work plays a prominent role in developing skilled experts who are able to navigate this role. Parul University offers a three-year bachelor's degree in Social Work which is designed to equip students with the relevant skills and necessary abilities which allows them to be effective personnel with an apt understanding of the society and the elements of humanity. The program is designed to develop within the students an understanding of the various social institutions which make up the core of various societies, states and countries. The program goes on to exclusively expose students to the various social problems which affect the livelihood and the welfare of the people on various levels and to prescribe relevant solutions to these problems. The faculty of social work has strategically designed its curriculum to develop within the students a practical hands on training which allows them to effectively navigate the field works in various social and cultural landscapes. The program provides students an exposure to subjects such as family and household marriage in social situations, political systems and legal systems amongst others. The students go on to receive guidance from various social work experts who go on to nurture their understanding of the society and shape their perspective in regards to humanity. Beyond the scope of social work, the program goes on to develop within the students various interpersonal skills and soft skills which play a vital role in the preparation for their future careers in social work. 

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Bachelors of Social Work (BSW)Program Outcomes


Why Study Bachelors of Social Work (BSW)

The emergence of new rights and liberties has provided a platform for social work experts to expose their skill sets and abilities within different social dynamics. Students who pursue this program have endless career prospects with various non-governmental organizations along with social institutions that are designed to look after the welfare of the society. This program shapes the adaptive elements within the students allowing them to be flexible yet relatable in various social scenarios.
Hospice Social Worker

Hospice Social Worker

An ability to relate and adapt to various social and cultural landscapes and to effectively deliver solutions to the people within these communities.

Non governmental organisations

An ability to understand the social problems which effect people within society and to research effective solutions to these lacunas.

Non governmental organisations
Social and Human Service Assistant

Social and Human Service Assistant

The ability to develop the base understanding of social and legal education and to develop ethical principles of fairness and justice for all.

Medical Social Worker

The ability to strategically formulate social solutions and to execute these solutions for the betterment of the society.

Medical Social Worker
Social Service Counsellor

Social Service Counsellor

An ability to develop interpersonal skills and communication skills which are required for client counselling and effectively delivering social solutions.

Duration: 3 years (Semester System)


affiliation

Affiliation

Constituent College of Parul University

eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

Candidate shall have passed 12th Examination in any stream (Science/ Commerce/Arts) with English subject from a recognized board.

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Mode of Admission

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Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) feesFees

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Bachelors of Social Work (BSW)

₹ 40,000/- Annually*

* Tuition Fees may vary depending on the Country/ State in which the candidate has passed their qualifying examination.

Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) CurriculumCurriculum

Semester 1

Semester 2

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Introduction to Social Work and Social Sciences

Introduction to Social Case Work and Group Work

Orientation to Field Work

Field Work in Rural Setting

Minor -1 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)

Minor -2 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)

Areas of Social Work Practice: Urban Community Development

Areas of Social Work Practice: Rural and Tribal Community Development

Rural Development: Problems and challenges of rural area

Rural Development: Panchayati Raj System

University Electives -1 (Multidisciplinary course)(Select any one)

University Electives -2 (Multidisciplinary course) (Select any one)

Healthcare Management

Creativity Event and Brand Management

Introduction to psychology

Human Psychology

Skill Enhancement Course -1

Digital Health

Life Skills Education

Skill Enhancement Course -2

Value Added Course-1

Mathematical Aptitude

Climate Change & Sustainable Environment

Value Added Course-2

Ability Enhancement Course -1 /Modern Indian Language-1 (Select any one)

IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-I

Basic English-I

Ability Enhancement Course -2 /Modern Indian Language-2 (Select any one)

Basic Hindi-I

Basic English-II

Basic Gujarati-I

Basic Hindi-II

 

Basic Gujarati-II

 

Semester 3

Semester 4

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Introduction to Community Organisation and Social Action

Social Legislation

Introduction to Social Welfare Administration and Social Work Research

Field work in NGO setting

Field work and Field Lab in Rural setting

Introduction to areas of Social Work Practice

University Electives -3 (Select any one)

Minor -3/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)

Understanding Gender and Law

Areas of Social Work Practice: Introduction to contemporary social problem

Sociological Perspective on Modernity

Rural Development: Schemes for Rural Development

Skill Enhancement Course -3

Skill Enhancement Course -4

Artificial Intelligence -AI

Rehabilitation and After Care Services

Value Added Course-3

Value Added Course-4/ Physical Education (Select any one)

IPDC including History and Culture of India and IKS-2

Positive Mental Health

Ability Enhancement Course -3/ Modern European Language-1 (Select any one)

Physical Education: Yoga

Advanced English - I

Physical Education: Sports

Basic German -I

Physical Education: NCC

Basic French - I

Ability Enhancement Course -4 / Modern European Language-2 (Select any one)

 

Advanced English - II

 

Basic German - II

 

Basic French - II

 

Semester 5

Semester 6

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Major (Discipline Specific Course)

Fieldwork in CSR

Crime, Justice, and Social Work

Social Policy, Planning and Development

Field work in Hospital setting

Rural Camp

Medical & Psychiatric Social Work

Minor -4 / Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)

Minor -6/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)

Areas of Social Work Practice: NGO Management

Areas of Social Work Practice: Skills and Techniques of Social Work Practice

Rural Development: Movement of Rural Development

Rural Development: Rural Development Programmes in India

Minor -5/ Interdisciplinary Course (Select any one)

Ability Enhancement Course -5

Areas of Social Work Practice: Corporate Social Responsibility

Professional Ethics and Communication

Rural Development: CSR in Rural Development

Internship/Mini Project-1

Skill Enhancement Course -5 (Select any one)

 

Digital Literacy

 

Finance for everyone

 

 

Bachelors of Social Work (BSW) Curriculum Centres of Social Service


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Social Responsive Cell

As a way of developing the communities while promoting the livelihood of the people within the society, the students of the Faculty of Social Work actively engage in social centred initiatives which are designed to look after the welfare of humanity.

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Legal Aid Clinic

Due to its social orientation, the Faculty of Social in collaboration with the Faculty of Law provides a legal aid clinic which serves various social causes by taking up legal cases pro bono for the development of the underprivileged classes of society.

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Language Laboratory

The social work program focuses in the overall development and one of the major skills required in this field is the ability of students to adapt to various social dynamics of the students,

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