Bachelor of Arts in Social Work is a four year academic program under Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of Tribhuvan University. Major aim of this program is to produce generalist social workers to fulfill the need(needs) of contemporary Nepal as well as the world. In order to achieve this goal, it offers altogether 8 papers including compulsory field work, research work, academic writing and report writing courses in different semesters.
These courses, apart from core courses of social work, also include various required courses from related disciplines, and some optional courses in the third and fourth year including some specialization courses. In addition, there are few compulsory courses such as Nepali, English, Nepal Studies, and Academic Writing.
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program of Tribhuvan University prepares students for entry-level practice in social work. Social Work is one of the helping professions committed to improving people’s lives. Social workers may assist people in dealing with their relationships, in solving personal and family problems, or in improving the environment in their community. Social workers focus on social problems and the individual difficulties that arise from these social problems. These problems may include domestic violence, child abuse, unemployment, poor or no housing, disability, and serious illness. Most social workers work in organizations or agencies whose missions focus on helping people deal with one of more(or more) of these social problems in their lives.
BSW prepare (prepares) graduates for service in the social work profession and for advanced study in social work and related disciplines.
BSW Motive to Understand
- Human behavior, Social Welfare
- A real-life experience of social activities
- Identification of People in Need, Vulnerable, Elderly & Children and People in Poverty & Hardship
- Food Assistance, Child care & Health care
- Old Age Homes, Orphanage, Hospitals, Nursing Home, Schools & Various Organizations where Social issues are Pertinent.
BSW Motive to Understand
- Human behavior, Social Welfare
- A real-life experience of social activities
- Identification of People in Need, Vulnerable, Elderly & Children and People in Poverty & Hardship
- Food Assistance, Child care & Health care
- Old Age Homes, Orphanage, Hospitals, Nursing Home, Schools & Various Organizations where Social issues are Pertinent.
Classes, Assignments and Exposure
- Regular Classes
- Revision & Practical Classes
- Assignments & Internships
- Presentations & Talk Program
- Seminars & Webinars
- Conferences & Field Visits
- Project Work & Thesis
- Corporate & Social Interaction
Teaching Methodologies
- Both Lecture and Constructive Approach
- 50% Traditional lecture
- 30% Participatory approach
- 20 % Audio- Visual
- Medium of Teaching: Bilingual
- English 75 + Nepali 25
- Cooperative Model than Competitive
Academics
- Teaching Learning Activities & Methodologies
- Examinations & Evaluations
- Activities & Workshops
- Digital Library
- Departments
- Publications
- ECA & Co-curricular Activities
- Exposure
Management Focus
- Care-Supervision-Follow-up
- Hospitable Behavior
- People and Culture
- Counselling & Motivation
- Cutting edge technology
ECA & CCA
- Management & Start-up Club
- Research & Development Club
- Environmental Club, Sports Club
- Presentation Skills
- Event Management
- Training & Symposium
Courses Outline
First Year
- SW 421: Introduction to Social Work
- JMC 421: Introduction to Mass Media & Communication
- JMC- 422: Principles & Practices of Journalism
- SW 422: Basic Sociology for Social Work
- 401: Com. English
Second Year
- JMC 423: Media History, Law & Ethics
- SW 423: Basic Psychology for Social Work
- JMC 424: Basic of Media Research
- SW 424A: Social Case Work Practice
- SW 424B: Social Work Practice with Group
- 423: Com. Nepali
Third Year
- SW 410: Social Issues and Leadership Development(Elective)
- SW 425: Social Issues and Leadership Development(Required)
- JMC 410: Journalism and Mass Communication
- JMC 425: Introduction to Public Relations and Advertising
- Reading and Writing Across the Discipline
Fourth Year
- SW 426: Theoretical Ideologies of Social Work
- SW 427: Social Problem, Identifications, and Interventions
- JMC 426: Broadcast Journalism(opt.)
- JMC 426: New Media and Online Journalism(opt.)