Bachelor of Social Work / BSW

Overview

Bachelor of Social Work / BSW is a 3-year undergraduate degree in the field of Social Work. It is also termed as Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW). During the course, a candidate has to learn the skills of social works in the 6-semester program. This program is beneficial for those who have helping nature and wants to do something good for others.

The aim of the course is to give detailed information to the student about how they can be helpful to others. Just like the name suggests a person will be socially involved with others while helping the needy, poor or old aged person. The availability of social work is around the globe which is beneficial to the BSW degree holder. After gaining a bachelor’s degree in BSW, you are able to work in various Agencies that work for Human service. There is also an advanced course Degree of Master in Social Work (MSW), which can be pursued after a BSW degree.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The Minimum qualification needed is to pass the 10+2 exam. However, the person who passes 12th with Arts is having more advantage.
  2. The Major challenge in this course is to be psychologically and physically fit.

Career and Scope

A BSW degree holder has its own specialization after the completion of the course. Still, there are various open fields in which they can work. The specialist in medical and psychiatric is able to join counseling centers, clinics, mental hospitals, old age homes, hospitals. A criminology specialist is able to work in criminal rehabilitation, prisons, and other similar areas. The ones who specialize in labor knowledge they are able to get jobs in various MNS’s, HR department and other industrial areas which are having labors working there.

One of the best qualities about this degree is that a person can easily work with international organizations like UNICEF, WHO or UNESCO. Another best thing about these organizations is that they come to the country with various plans and camps. A degree holder can easily reach them and work with them and they are also in need for locals to join with them.

It was used to be known that the salary of a social worker is very low because they work for the benefits of others. But with the coming of corporate individuals and different program criteria, the salary has increased. The salary will be increased as the experience level of a person increases.