MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

Course Highlights

The curriculum covers topics such as social work practice theories, human behavior and development, social policy and advocacy, clinical social work, ethics and legal issues, and more
MSW programs include fieldwork that allows students to gain practical experience in real-world social work settings
The program emphasizes the importance of professional values, ethics, and social justice.
Students are equipped with research skills
Develop critical thinking skills to analyze social issues and evaluate interventions.

Career Scope

In a world facing growing social and economic challenges, the demand for skilled and passionate social workers is higher than ever. Skilled social workers can find employment in diverse fields:

Rehabilitation Centres
Public Health Sector
Education Sector
Women Empowerment
Counseling Practices
Child and Family Services
Geriatric Services
Corporate Social Responsibility
Policy Making and Advocacy

Program Overview

Duration : 2 Years
Eligibility : Any Bachelor’s degree with aggregate of 45% in all the subjects including languages is eligible to apply. In case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/Cat-1, there shall be a relaxation of 05%. However the eligibility for admissions shall be as per the general guidelines/orders of the Bengaluru Central University /Government of Karnataka, as notified from time to time..

Course Content

What is Master of Social Work?

The Master of Social Work (MSW) is a postgraduate program that prepares students with the skills and knowledge required to work professionally in the field of social work. The programme trains students in the theories of social work, social practices, research and policy making. The programme focuses on the different ways and processes through which social well-being can be ensured.

What is the scope of MSW?

The MSW Programme offers students a diverse range of career opportunities in social work and related fields. Based on whom they want to work with and in which sector, individuals can choose from fields like Rehabilitation Centres, Public Health Sector, Education Sector, Women Empowerment, Counseling Practices, Child and Family Services, Geriatric Services, Corporate Social Responsibility, Policy Making and Advocacy.

What are the subjects in MSW?

In the MSW programme, students are provided with both theoretical and practical exposure in different methods and procedures for social work. The course also emphasizes on allied areas such as human behavior, social welfare policy, human rights, research methods etc. The MSW programme also focuses on field-work practices. Various observation visits are organized to NGOs, hospitals, industries to understand and bridge the gap between theory and practice.

What does a social worker do?

Social Workers carry out different tasks to ensure the social and economic well-being of different populations. Their services extend to areas such as poverty, abuse, addiction, unemployment, family problems, mental illness, etc. They provide counseling, support to disadvantaged groups of people and promote social change and justice.

Why MSW at Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies?

At Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies, we ensure that MSW students are well-prepared to seek desired employment in the field of social work. The MSW programme at Acharya also instills professionalism, communication skills, problem-solving abilities, compassion and dedication among the students. We prioritize these varied skills so that students can later effectively carry out their tasks as social work professionals.