School of Social Work
🎯 Vision
To nurture compassionate, skilled, and ethical social work professionals who contribute to building an inclusive, just, and empowered society through research, advocacy, and community engagement.
🌟 Mission
- To provide quality education and training in social work that blends theory with field practice.
- To prepare students for professional roles in social welfare, NGOs, government, healthcare, education, and community development sectors.
- To promote social justice, human rights, and empowerment of marginalized groups.
- To encourage research, innovation, and advocacy in addressing social problems and policy development.
- To collaborate with government agencies, NGOs, and international organizations for effective social change.
🎓 Objectives
- Develop a strong foundation of knowledge, skills, and values in the field of social work.
- Train students in counseling, community mobilization, and social research methods.
- Foster leadership and management skills for welfare organizations.
- Create awareness of emerging social issues such as gender equity, child rights, mental health, rural development, and sustainable development.
Prepare graduates to become change agents in society through professional practice and advocacy
Program Name | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice System (CSWCJS) | 6–12 months (varies) | Graduate in any field |
Certificate in Social Work and Criminal Justice System | 12 months | Graduation, Age 18–40 years |
Various Certificates (e.g., NGO Management, Youth Dev Work, etc.) | Short-term | Generally, 12th pass |
Diploma in Social Welfare / Social Work | 6 months – 1 year | 12th pass (any stream) |
PG Diploma in Social Work & Rural Development | ~1 year | Graduate or equivalent |
Certificate in Child Rights and Child Protection | 1 year | 10+2 and aptitude / interview |
Diploma in Human Resource Management / Labour Law / Computer | 1–3 years | 10+2 with ≥45% |
Diploma in Social Work | 1 year | Qualifying exam merit (10+2) |
PG Diploma in Child Rights & Child Protection | 1 year | Similar to above, merit-based |
Diploma in Development and Social Work | 6 months | 10+2 or higher (UG, PG, professionals) |
Short-term Certificates & Diplomas (various) | Short-term | Varies by course |
Program Name | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) | 3 years (max up to 5–6 years via distance/delayed completion) | 10+2 from a recognized board; generally minimum 50% (45% for reserved categories) |
Distance/Correspondence BSW | 3 years (maximum up to 5–6 years depending on institution) | Same as full-time; 10+2 with ~50% marks (5% relaxation for reserved categories) |
BA in Social Work | 3 years | 10+2 with ~50% minimum aggregate; admission often via CUET or university-level entrance exams |
Program Type | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
Master of Social Work (MSW) / MA | 2 years | Bachelor’s with ≥50% |
MA in Social Work | 2 years | UG degree with ≥50% |
MA Women & Gender Studies | 2 years (4 semesters) | Graduation, any stream |
PG Diploma in Social Work (PGDSW) | 1 year (max 4 years allowed) | Graduation in any discipline |
PG Diploma in Social Work Counselling | 1 year | Graduation |
M.Phil. in Psychiatric Social Work | 2 years (full-time) | MSW or MA in Social Work with ≥55% (SC/ST relaxation 5%) |
Program Name | Duration | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
PhD in Social Work | Min. 3 years, up to 6 years | Master’s (Social Work or related) with ≥55% (5% relaxation for reserved); PLUS UGC-NET / CSIR-NET / GATE / GPAT or MPhil with ≥55% |
PhD in Social Work | Full-time or Part-time | Master’s with ≥50% required |
Program Level | Example Programs | Typical Duration | Career Potential in India |
|---|---|---|---|
Certificate Programs | – Certificate in Social Work & Criminal Justice – Certificate in Child Rights & Protection (Mangalore School of Social Work)- NGO Management, Family Education, Youth Development, etc. | 6 months – 1 year | ✅ Entry-level NGO/CSR volunteer roles✅ Community outreach worker✅ Child & Women Welfare support staff✅ Basic field assistant in government/social projects |
Diploma Programs | – Diploma in Social Work / Social Welfare- Diploma in HRM / Labour Laws – Diploma in Development & Social Work – PG Diploma in Social Work Counselling | 1 – 2 years (some up to 3) | ✅ Social Work Assistant✅ Field Coordinator in NGOs✅ Community Health Worker✅ Support staff in CSR & rural development projects✅ School counselor assistant (basic level) |
Undergraduate Programs (UG) | – BSW (Bachelor of Social Work)– BA in Social Work | 3 years | ✅ NGO Project Officer / Coordinator✅ Case Worker in hospitals/rehab centers✅ Child Protection Officer✅ Rural Development Officer✅ CSR executive in corporates✅ Eligibility to apply for Government Social Welfare Officer exams (state/central) |
Postgraduate Programs (PG) | – MSW (Master of Social Work) MA in Social Work- Specializations: Medical & Psychiatric SW, Human Resource Management, Child Rights, Rural Development, Women & Gender Studies | 2 years | ✅ Professional Social Worker / Counselor in hospitals, schools, correctional homes✅ Psychiatric Social Worker (with specialization)✅ NGO Program Manager / Project Head✅ CSR Manager in corporate firms✅ Policy Researcher / Advocacy Specialist✅ Eligible for UGC-NET → Lecturer/Research careers✅ Pathway to PhD |
PhD Programs | – PhD in Social Work M.Phil/PhD in Psychiatric Social Work | 3 – 6 years | ✅ University Professor / Lecturer in Social Work✅ Research Scientist / Scholar in govt. bodies (ICSSR, ICMR, UNICEF, WHO, UNESCO projects)✅ Senior Policy Advisor for Government social schemes✅ International NGO Consultant (CARE, Save the Children, Oxfam, UNDP, UNHCR, UNICEF)✅ Author / Thought Leader in Social Policy |