Master's in Social Welfare (MSW)
A Master's in Social Welfare (MSW) program is typically divided into semesters, covering various aspects of social work, policies, research, and field practice. Below is a general outline of subjects by semester:
Subject Semester
Master’s in Social Welfare (MSW)
Semester-1
- 1.Introduction to Social Work
- 2.Social Work Theories and Methods
- 3.Human Growth and Development
- 4.Social Policy and Legislation
- 5.Research Methods in Social Work
- 6.Field Work Practicum I
Semester-2
- 1.Social Work with Individuals and Families
- 2.Social Work with Groups
- 3.Community Organization and Development
- 4.Social Justice and Human Rights
- 5.Social Work Research and Statistics
- 6.Field Work Practicum II
Semester-3
- Social Work Administration
- Counseling and Psychotherapy
- Rural and Urban Community Development
- Mental Health and Psychiatric Social Work
- Elective I (e.g., Gender and Social Work, Child Welfare, Disaster Management)
- Field Work Practicum III
Semester-4
- 1.Advanced Social Work Practices
- 2.Social Entrepreneurship and NGO Management
- 3.Global Perspectives in Social Work
- 4Elective II (e.g., Criminology and Correctional Social Work, Public Health)
- 5.Dissertation / Research Project
- 6.Field Work Practicum IV