Higher studies:
Graduates of the BSW (Honours) programme can pursue postgraduate studies in Social Work (MSW) and allied disciplines such as Sociology, Counselling, Gender Studies, Development Studies, Public Health, Criminology, and Human Resource Management. They are also eligible for professional programmes like MBA, MA in Social Sciences, and Public Policy, as well as civil service examinations and research fellowships in social sciences and development sectors.
Employment:
The BSW (Honours) programme equips students with professional knowledge, field-based skills, and ethical grounding to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities. Graduates find employment in government departments, non-governmental organisations, hospitals, schools, industries, rehabilitation centres, and international development agencies. The degree provides a strong foundation for a career dedicated to promoting human welfare, social justice, and community well-being.
Career Pathways include
- Medical and Psychiatric Social Worker
- Community Development Officer
- Child Protection and Welfare Officer
- Human Resource and Employee Welfare Executive
- Social Researcher and Policy Analyst
- School Social Worker and Counsellor
- Project Coordinator / NGO Professional
- Civil Services and Government Sector Roles
Discipline Specific Core Courses
These are the Discipline Specific Core (DSCs) mandatory courses across semesters for social work major:
1. Professional Social Work
2. Philosophical Foundations of Social Work
3. Social Work Practice with Communities & Social Action
4. Social Work Practicum Lab I
5. Social Analysis and Strategies for Social Change
6. Social Work Practice with Individuals & Groups
7. Social Work Practicum Lab II
8. Practicing Social Work
9. Administration of Service Organisations
10. Legal Information and Human Rights Practice in Social Work
11. Social Work Research
12. Counselling and Therapies in Social Work Practice
13. Social Work Practicum Lab V