Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Kathmandu University, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Colleges in Nepal

Bachelor Of Social Work (BSW)

Affiliated to: Kathmandu University

About Course

Course Title : Bachelor Of Social Work (BSW)
Category/Level : Bachelors
Course Duration (months) : 48 months
Cost Range (NPR) : NA
Affiliated to : Kathmandu University

Course Description:

To be eligible to appear for the University examinations at the end of each semester, a minimum of 80% of attendance in the classes as well as in the fieldwork is a must.

Other academic requirements include:

Periodic written assignment
Research Projects adn their presentation
Seminar papers and their presentation
Fieldwork is an essential part of the professional training in Social Work.Students are expected to put in a minimum of fifteen hours of field work every week.There will be external and internal evaluation of the fieldwork.

Social work camps would be another requirement,meant as an exposure to and traning in dealing with social issues.These camps include a working camp in the first year, a rural camp in the second year and an urban camp in the third year.

Admission info

Admission Eligibility:
The applicant must have an Intermediate Degree in any discipline or equivalent recognized by Kathmandu University, with a minumum of second division.

ADMISSION PROCEDURE:
The students are admitted to BSW on the basis of their aptitude, competence and motivation for social work.The selection of the students is done on the basis of their previous academic record, written test, group discussion and personal interview and previous exposure to social work.

WRITTEN TEST TO ACCESS:

Working knowledge of English and Nepali to read, write and communicate.
Comprehension of social issues and expression of thoughts in a logical manner.

Group Discussion to test the applicant's ability in public speaking and expression of ideas.

Personal Interview seeks to ascertain the candidate's awareness of social issues, and motivation and enthusiasm for professional social work.

Syllabus

First Year

First Semester	Credits	Second Semester	Credits
English I	2	English II	2
Nepali I	2	Nepali II	2
Social Work Methodology I	3	Social Work Methodology II	3
Psychology	2	Sociology	2
Social Welfare Administration	3	Community Health	2
Computer	-	Computer	-
Skills Lab	1	Skills Lab	1
Field Work	3	Field Work	3
Total	16	Total	15

Second Year

First Semester	Credits	Second Semester	Credits
English III	2	Social Work Methodology IV	3
Social Work Methodology III	3	Psychology III	2
Psychology II	2	Analysis of Nepali Society	2
Philosophy	2	History	2
Contemporary Dev. Prob.	3	Dev. Communication	2
Computer	-	Computer	-
Skills Lab	1	Skills Lab	1
Field Lab	3	Field Work	3
Total	16	Total	16

Third Year

First Semester	Credits	Second Semester	Credits
Social Work Methodology V	3	Social Work Methodology VI	3
Social Problem and Services	3	Social Work Administration	3
Women Studies	2	Research Project	2
Research Methodology	2	Para Legal Education	2
Computer	-	Computer	-
Skills Lab	1	Economics	-
Field Work	3	Skills Lab	1
		Field Work	3
Total	14	Total	14