The B.S.W. (Honors) is a four-year undergraduate program designed to develop professional competence in social work practice, social welfare administration, and community engagement through structured academic and experiential learning. The program focuses on understanding social issues, human behavior, and institutional responses within diverse social contexts.

The curriculum integrates classroom instruction with fieldwork, projects, and supervised practice to ensure practical exposure in social work settings. The program covers the Social Work specialization comprehensively, preparing students for roles across development, healthcare, education, and social welfare sectors with relevance to societal and professional needs.

Job Opportunities
Graduates of this program can pursue diverse career paths, including:
Social Worker – Deliver support services and interventions for individuals, families, and communities.
Community Development Officer – Plan and implement community-based development initiatives.
Child Welfare Officer – Work on child protection, welfare, and rehabilitation programs.
Medical Social Worker – Support patients and families within healthcare institutions.
School Social Worker – Address student welfare, behavioral issues, and family coordination.
NGO Program Coordinator – Manage and monitor social development projects and outreach programs.
Rehabilitation Counselor – Assist individuals in social and vocational rehabilitation processes.
Social Research Assistant – Support research on social issues, policies, and development programs.
Welfare Officer – Administer employee and community welfare initiatives in organizations.

Focused Industries
Social work professionals are increasingly required across public and private sectors due to rising social welfare needs, community development initiatives, and policy-driven social programs in India and globally.

• Social Welfare Services – Government departments, welfare boards

• Non-Governmental Organizations – Development trusts, charitable organizations

• Healthcare Services – Hospitals, public health institutions

• Education Sector – Schools, colleges, academic institutions

• Community Development – Rural and urban development agencies

• Rehabilitation Services – Counseling centers, rehabilitation homes

Market Leader Companies
Indian Companies: Tata Institute of Social Sciences initiatives, SEWA, Childline India Foundation, Pratham, Goonj, CARE India
International Companies: Save the Children, Oxfam, World Vision, Plan International, International Rescue Committee, UNICEF partners

Future Forecast -
The demand for qualified social work professionals continues to expand due to evolving social challenges, policy-driven welfare programs, and increasing institutional focus on inclusive development. Long-term career sustainability is supported by the sector’s adaptability to social change, interdisciplinary collaboration, and consistent relevance across public service, healthcare, and development domains.

Why Choose
This program offers structured academic depth combined with extensive field-based learning, enabling students to understand social realities alongside theoretical frameworks. The honours structure supports advanced learning and research-oriented thinking in social work.

Graduates gain transferable skills in communication, problem-solving, and social analysis, allowing career mobility across multiple social sectors and opportunities for higher education in social sciences and related disciplines.