B.S.W.

BSW Course Matrix: 

	Course Type	Course Title	Credits
Semester 1		Introduction to Social Work Discipline	3
		Attributes and Abilities of a Social Worker	2
		Languages (English & One  Vernacular language)	2
		Village Stay and Village  Study	2
		Understanding Village	3
		Local Self Governance	2
		Field Work Segment	6
Semester 2		Rural Economy and  Financial Inclusion	3
		Rural Development  Programs and Policies	3
		Community  Organization	3
		Health and Sanitation	3
		Environment and  Ecology	2
		Field Work Segment	6
Semester 3		Public Health	2
		Work with Individuals and  Families	3
		Group Dynamics	3
		Psychosocial Support	3
		NGO Management	3
		Field Work Segment – (XX  days)	6
Semester 4		Rural Economy ‐ II	3
		Agriculture and  Allied activities	3
		Environment and  Climate Change	2
		Governance and  Accountability	3
		Social Action and  Social Movements	3
		Field Work Segment  – (XX days)	6
Semester 5		Fields of Social Work	4
		Work with Communities	2
		Education and Social  Welfare Policies and  Programs	2
		Natural Resource  Management and  Livelihood Sustainability	3
		Disaster Management	2
		Rural Entrepreneurship	4
		Electives  Choose from any one of  the following:  i) Water, Sanitation and  Hygiene (WASH)  ii) Working with Urban  Community    iii) Working with Tribal  Community     iv) Human Rights and  Social Work	3
Semester 6		Internship/  Apprenticeship/ On  the Job training	20
Semester 7		Social work research	4
		Research methodology – conceptual and theoritical perspectives	4
		Research methodology – observational and empirical perspectives	4
		Social statistics	4
Semester 8		Major research project	20

• Programme Pathways
◦ BSW – Corporate Social responsibility
◦ BSW – Social work practice
◦ BSW – Physiatry social work
◦ BSW – Rehabilitation

• Description:

The Profession of Social Worker is concerned with intervening in social dysfunction that causes discomfort to either an individual or the community or most often both. It is a very demanding and multi-dimensional profession that requires a rigorous, compassionate and variedly skilled professionals. This 4-year program in bachelor’s in social work develops young professionals with enthusiasm and voluntary spirit who are equally well versed and skilled at intervening in any type of social dysfunction. With its unique mentorship program from experienced activists and excellent academics, Chanakya University provides an excellent enabling environment for a young social work enthusiast to undertake this adventurous journey in this fascinating area of study. The program offers a blend of engaging classroom session with an extensively diverse field work experience to carve a professional out of the young men and women who have an aptitude for social work and concern for societal issues. Students in this program are also familiarized with new research dimensions especially keeping focus on the Indian socio-cultural context and perspective. A well rounded, aware young generation is the greatest asset of a nation; Chanakya University invites youth with passion for society to take up the BSW program and develop the rigor for social work and be part of nation building.

• Programme Aims/Objectives
◦ Mould well rounded social workers who can holistically intervene into social dysfunction at individual and community levels
◦ Create synergistic relationship between research and practice of social work
◦ Provide feedback on social policy from grassroots
◦ Imbibe practice-based education that is rich in theory and practice
◦ Create moral awareness and ethical conduct in social work practice

• Programme Outcomes – as advocated by Council on social work education [CSWE]
◦ Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior
◦ Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice
◦ Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice
◦ Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice
◦ Engage in Policy Practice
◦ Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
◦ Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
◦ Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities
◦ Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

• Programme USPs
◦ Practice embedded program in collaboration with MYRADA
◦ Perspectives on social work practice by eminent social work practitioners
◦ Opportunity to work with social problems in a professional environment
◦ Opportunity to intern at Big NGOs[BINGOs] and International NGOs[INGOs]

• Majors Offered
◦ Water, Sanitation and  Hygiene (WASH)
◦ Working with Urban  Community   
◦ Working with Tribal  Community    
◦ Human Rights and  Social Work

• Minors
◦ Water, Sanitation and  Hygiene (WASH)
◦ Working with Urban  Community   
◦ Working with Tribal  Community    
◦ Human Rights and  Social Work

• Program collaborations/partners
◦ MYRADA
◦ GRAAM
◦ Participatory research in Asia
◦ International society for Third sector Research [ISTR] JHU, Baltimore
◦ Social solidarity economy, Manila, Philippines
◦ Eco-Foundation for sustainable alternatives
◦ Charles leopold mayers foundation

• Career/Entrepreneurship Opportunities
◦ Multi-lateral bi-lateral agencies
◦ Big International NGOs
◦ Foundations / Think tanks
◦ CSR division of corporate houses
◦ Government departments intervening into social dysfunction
◦ Social entrepreneurship
◦ Cooperatives
◦ Industrial relations and personal management offices

• Academic Calendar
◦ September 2023- June 2024