Bachelor Of Social Work
The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical fieldwork, helping students develop skills to support individuals, families, and communities facing social, economic, and psychological challenges.
Entry-Level Careers (After BSW)
Social Worker
Work directly with individuals, families, and communities
Identify social problems and provide support solutions
Salary (India): ₹10,000 – ₹25,000/month (starting)
NGO Worker / Coordinator
Plan and implement social service projects
Work in education, health, women empowerment, etc.
Salary: ₹12,000 – ₹30,000/month
Community Development Worker
Focus on rural and urban development programs
Organize awareness campaigns and welfare schemes
Child Welfare Officer
Work with child protection agencies and NGOs
Handle cases related to child rights and safety
Medical Social Worker
Work in hospitals supporting patients emotionally and financially
Coordinate with doctors and families
Syllabus : University of Calicut
Eligibility : Pass in Plus Two or an Equivalent Examination
Course Structure
SEMESTER-1
BSW1CJ101/ BSW1MN100 - Core Course 1 in Major –Introduction to Social Work Minor Course 1 Minor Course 2 ENG1FA 101 (1B) - Ability Enhancement Course 1– English Ability Enhancement Course 2 – Additional Language Multi-Disciplinary Course 1 – Other than Major
SEMESTER-2
BSW2CJ101/ BSW2MN100 - Core Course 2 in Major – Understanding Life Span Development and Human Behaviour For Social Work Practice Minor Course 3 Minor Course 4 ENG2FA 103(1B) - Ability Enhancement Course 3– English Ability Enhancement Course 4 – Additional Language Multi-Disciplinary Course 2 – Other than Major
SEMESTER-3
BSW3CJ201/ BSW3MN200 - Core Course 3 in Major –Community Organisation and Social Action BSW3CJ202 - Core Course 4 in Major –Field Work I Minor Course 5 Minor Course 6 Multi-Disciplinary Course 3 – Kerala Knowledge System ENG3FV 108(1B) - Value-Added Course 1 – English
SEMESTER-4
BSW4CJ203 - Core Course 5 in Major – Social Case Work BSW4CJ204 - Core Course 6 in Major –Social Group Work BSW4CJ205 - Core Course 7 in Major –Field Work II ENG4FV 109(1B) - Value-Added Course 2 – English Value-Added Course 3 – Additional Language ENG4FS 111(1B) - Skill Enhancement Course 1 – English
SEMESTER-5
BSW5CJ301 - Core Course 8 in Major –Social Work Administration BSW5CJ302 - Core Course 9 in Major – Social Work Research BSW5CJ303 - Core Course 10 in Major –Field Work III Elective Course 1 in Major Elective Course 2 in Major Skill Enhancement Course 2 - (Student can choose SEC from any discipline including Social Work)
SEMESTER-6
BSW6CJ304 - Core Course 11 in Major – Social Legislation BSW6CJ305 - Core Course 12 in Major– Field Work IV BSW6CJ306 - Core Course 13 in Major- Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Work Practice Elective Course 3 in Major Elective Course 4 in Major BSW6FS113 - Skill Enhancement Course 3 – Technology for Social Work Practice BSW6CJ349 - Internship in Major (Credit for internship to be awarded only at the end of Semester 6)
SEMESTER-7
BSW7CJ401 Core Course 14 in Major – Generalist Social Work Practice BSW7CJ402 Core Course 15 in Major – Advanced Methods in Social Work Research BSW7CJ403 Core Course 16 in Major – Public Health and Social Work BSW7CJ404 Core Course 17 in Major – Theory and Practice of Counselling BSW7CJ405 Core Course 18 in Major – Field Work V
SEMESTER-8
BSW8CJ406 Core Course 19 in Major -Human Resource Management in Service Organisations BSW8CJ407 Core Course 20 in Major – Social Policy and Social Development BSW8CJ408 Core Course 21 in Major – Field Work VI OR (instead of Core Courses 19 - 21 in Major) BSW8CJ449 Project (in Honours programme) BSW8CJ499 Research Project (in Honours with Research programme) Elective Course 5 in Major / Minor course 7 Elective Course 6 in Major / Minor course 8 Elective Course 7 in Major / Minor course 9/ Major course in any other Discipline OR (instead of Elective Course 7 in Major, in the case of Honours with Research Programme) BSW8CJ489 - Research Writing and Publishing