Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BSW) (BBM)
The BSW Program at SWSC, is a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program in Social Work (coupled either with Major English or Psychology) under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University, is a four-year program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for a professional career in social work. The curriculum covers human behavior, social welfare policies, and research methods. Students gain both theoretical insights and practical training to address critical situations, supporting diverse populations such as the elderly people, those with disabilities, and individuals with mental health issues. The program emphasizes core social work practices, preparing students to work effectively in various settings dedicated to serving the common good.
- Elderly people
- People with disabilities
- Patients with chronic, acute or terminal diagnoses
- People in grief or loss
- People with mental illness
+2 or equivalent in any discipline from any institution recognized by Tribhuvan University.
- Intensive fieldwork and practicum providing unparalleled hands-on experience in real-world social work settings
- Extensive opportunities for profound community engagement and social upliftment initiatives
- A rich multidisciplinary approach integrating essential knowledge from sociology, psychology, economics, and political science
- Essential skill-based training in empathetic communication, effective counseling, and strategic advocacy
- Robust internship and job placement support in leading social welfare organizations and NGOs
- Opportunities to lead awareness campaigns and social projects
- Specialized training in social policy analysis and community development
- Guest lectures from renowned social workers, activists, and policymakers
- A curriculum that fosters a strong sense of social responsibility and ethical conduct
- Mentorship from faculty with extensive field experience in social work
- Development of research skills for social impact assessment and program evaluation
- Collaboration with various NGOs and government agencies on real-time projects
- Training in conflict resolution and mediation
- A supportive learning environment that promotes self-reflection and personal growth
- Participation in national and international social work conferences and seminars
- Social Worker in National and International NGOs/INGOS
- Community Development Officer
- Professional Counselor
- Child Care Officer
- Geriatric Care Worker
- Project Coordinator & Manager
- Researcher in Social Sector
- Advocacy and Policy Officer
- Attractive roles in government health and human services departments, schools, and old-age homes
| # | Course Code | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG 401 | Compulsory English - I | 100 |
| 2 | SW 421 | Introduction to Social Work | 100 |
| 3 | SW 422 | Basic Sociology for Social Work | 100 |
| 4 | ENGL 421/ PSY 421 | Reading Writing and Thinking/ Introduction to Psychology | 100 |
| 5 | ENGL 422/ PSY 422 | History of English Literature and Criticism/ Social Psychology | 100 |
| # | Course Code | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NP 402 | Compulsory Nepali | 100 |
| 2 | SW 423 | Basic Psychology for Social Work | 100 |
| 3 | SW 424A | Social Case Work Practice | 50 |
| 4 | SW 424B | Social Work Practice with Groups | 50 |
| 5 | ENGL 423/ PSY 423 | Prose: Essays and Short Stories/ Adolescence and Juvenile Delinquency | 100 |
| 6 | ENGL 424/ PSY 424 | Reading and Responding to Poetry/ Abnormal Psychology | 100 |
| # | Course Code | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENG 403 | Compulsory English - II | 100 |
| 2 | SW 425A | Community Organization | 100 |
| 3 | RDS410 | Development Practices (Elective) | 100 |
| 4 | ENGL 425/ PSY 425 | Visual Arts/ Psychosocial Counseling | 100 |
| 5 | SO410/ PSY 426 | Federalism, Governance and Local Level Planning (Elective)/ Elective - General Psychology | 100 |
| # | Course Code | Course | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SW 426 | Research Method and Academic Writing | 100 |
| 2 | SW 427 | Indigenous Social Work Practice of Nepal | 100 |
| 3 | ENGL 426/ PSY 426 | Drama and Novel/ Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 100 |
| 4 | ENGL 427/ PSY 427 | Research and Writing/ Research Methods and Academic Writing | 100 |
| 5 | NPS 404 | Nepal Adhyayan | 100 |
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