Social Work

Social Work is studied in order to enhance social functioning and overall well-being. Social Work is an academic discipline which focuses on individuals, families, groups and communities who are in need of help. Social Work practice includes helping and assisting people by providing them with a better life. The study of Social Work is based on various subjects under social sciences such as Sociology, Psychology, Political Science, Public Health, Community Development, Law and Economics. The main objective of Social Work is to bring a social change to the society we live in.

Social Work started off with voluntary philanthropy, however, social work requires professionals to cater to the needs of millions who are starving and homeless. The effects of the industrial revolution and the Great Depression in the 1930s made social work a defined discipline.

Similar Subjects to Social Work

Sociology	Communication Studies
Economics	Geography
History	Languages
Philosophy	Political Science
Psychology	Religious Studies

Skills Required for Social Work

Compassionate	Understanding
Enthusiasm	Passionate
Avid Reader	Analytical
Dedicated	Hard Working
Well Organised	Logical
Investigative	Systematic
Methodical	Meticulous
Diligent	Helper

Duties of a Social Worker

• One should always be ready to help others in need.
• One has to help their others overcome their problems in difficult times.
• One has to be ready to stand up and take on challenging situations.
• Provide Psychotherapy services.
• Must put others needs before ours.

Courses Offered in Social Work

Course	Duration	Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)	3-Years	The candidate needs to have done their Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream and should have secured a minimum of 45% in aggregate marks.
Master of Social Work (MSW)	2-Years	The candidate should have done their BA Programme in any discipline or BA (Hons) or BSW from a recognised university and should have secured a minimum of 50%.
MPhil in Social Work	2-Years	The candidate should have done their MSW in from a recognised board and should have secured a minimum of 55% to be eligible for the course.

Social Work Admission Process

Chose University/College: The first step is to search for colleges or universities which are offering programmes and courses in Social Work. Check the fees, the seats offered, eligibility criteria which is set for the course.

Apply for Course: Proceed to apply for admission at the university offering the programme. Fill up the details as required and pay the application fee. The application forms are available for a limited period of time so the candidate is advised to know the details way in advance.

Mode of Admission: Universities and Colleges will either conduct entrance exams for admission or offer admission through merit. For postgraduate courses and above, the candidate will have to appear for an entrance exam.

Results: Selected and qualified candidates make the merit list. The student has to get the desired rank and percentage, to be eligible for admission.

Counselling: The candidate will have to appear for the counselling session conducted at the university to book their seat, submit their documents and pay the fees to seal admission.

Top Colleges Offering Social Work Courses

IGNOU	Madras School of Social Work
Tata Institute of Social Sciences	Pondicherry University
Jamia Millia Islamia	Jaipur National University
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Employment Areas

Rural and Child Welfare	Hospitals
Advertising Agencies	Journalism and Media
Management Consultancy	Hospitals
Schools/Colleges/Universities	Political Campaigns
Media Research	NGO
Education	Child Welfare
Personnel Management	Urban and Rural Community Development
Human Rights Agencies	Old Age Homes
Disaster Management Departments	Community Centres

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