Make a meaningful difference in society. Learn professional social work practices, community development, and social welfare to empower vulnerable communities and drive positive change.
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is a comprehensive three-year undergraduate program dedicated to preparing compassionate, skilled professionals who work towards social justice, community empowerment, and human welfare.
This program equips students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills in social work methods, community development, social welfare policies, counseling, human rights, and intervention techniques to address social problems and improve lives.
At Shree Bhavani College, our BSW curriculum is affiliated with Bangalore City University and designed to combine classroom learning with extensive fieldwork, internships, and community engagement — ensuring graduates are ready to make real impact.
Students participate in rural and urban field placements, work with NGOs, government agencies, and community organizations, and learn from experienced social work practitioners. Our focus is on creating change-makers who lead with empathy, integrity, and professional excellence.
Full-Time Undergraduate Degree
3 Years (6 Semesters)
Bangalore City University
Govt. of Karnataka Approved
30 Seats
Social Development & Welfare
Discover what makes our BSW program unique and prepares you to be an effective social change agent.
Extensive hands-on field placement in rural and urban communities, working directly with marginalized groups and grassroots organizations.
Learn casework, group work, and community organization methods through real-life projects, internships, and supervised practice.
Address critical issues like poverty, gender inequality, child welfare, healthcare, education, disability rights, and social justice.
Understanding of social welfare policies, legislation, government schemes, rights-based approaches, and advocacy strategies.
Training in counseling techniques, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, and psychosocial support for individuals and groups.
Collaborations with leading NGOs, social enterprises, and development organizations for internships and employment opportunities.
A semester-wise breakdown of subjects and field training in the BSW program.
History, philosophy, values, ethics, and professional foundations of social work practice.
Understanding human behavior, social structures, group dynamics, and psychological principles relevant to social work.
Analysis of poverty, inequality, unemployment, child labor, gender discrimination, and caste-based issues.
Methods of community development, mobilization, participation, leadership, and grassroots organising.
Fundamental rights, constitutional provisions, social justice movements, and rights-based advocacy.
Supervised field placement in communities, observation, documentation, and application of social work methods.
Casework theory, interviewing skills, assessment, intervention planning, and follow-up with individuals and families in need.
Group dynamics, group leadership, therapeutic groups, recreational groups, and group work methods with vulnerable populations.
Principles of administration in social agencies, programme planning, monitoring, evaluation, and welfare policy implementation.
Child protection frameworks, gender issues, women empowerment programs, domestic violence intervention, and welfare schemes.
Counseling theories, therapeutic communication, active listening, crisis intervention, and psychosocial support techniques.
Advanced supervised placement focusing on individual casework and group interventions in community and institutional settings.
Research design, data collection methods, social statistics, report writing, and evidence-based social work practice.
Role of social workers in hospitals, mental health settings, rehabilitation, and palliative care environments.
Development theories, government rural schemes, urban poverty, slum development, and participatory development approaches.
Labour laws, workers' rights, occupational health, trade unions, and social work in industrial and corporate settings.
Disaster preparedness, relief operations, psychosocial support in emergencies, and community rehabilitation post-disaster.
Final supervised field placement, independent research project, and formal presentation of dissertation work.
Note: Subjects are indicative and may vary as per Bangalore City University guidelines for the current academic year.
Explore the diverse and rewarding career paths available in social work and community development.
Project coordinator, programme officer, community mobilizer, and development professional in national and international NGOs.
Medical social worker, psychiatric social worker, counselor in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and mental health facilities.
Childcare worker, women empowerment officer, protection officer in child welfare committees and women's organizations.
Social welfare officer, probation officer, labour welfare inspector, community development officer in government departments.
School social worker, educational counselor, researcher in social work, policy analyst, and academic positions.
Pursue MSW (Master of Social Work), M.Phil, Ph.D., specialised diplomas, and professional certifications in social work.
Check if you meet the requirements to apply for BSW at Shree Bhavani College.
Candidates must have passed 10+2 (PUC / 12th Standard) from a recognised board in any stream (Arts / Commerce / Science).
A minimum aggregate of 40% marks in 10+2 is required. (Relaxation for SC/ST/OBC candidates as per government norms.)
Students should have empathy, commitment to social service, good communication skills, and genuine interest in helping communities.
Admissions based on merit and personal interview. Apply online or visit the campus with required documents.
Affordable and transparent fee structure for the BSW program.
| Fee Component | Amount (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | ₹20,000 |
| University Exam Fee | ₹4,000 |
| Library & Field Work Fee | ₹3,000 |
| Development Fee | ₹2,000 |
| Total Annual Fee | ₹29,000 |
Note: Fee is subject to change as per university/college norms. One-time admission fee of ₹5,000 applies in the first year. Financial aid and scholarships available for deserving students.
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