BSW at Sushma Godawari College, Itahari runs in affiliation with Kathmandu University (KU) with 30 seats. The course suits students drawn to community development, mental health support, child protection, and local governance projects. Learners often search for fieldwork hours, placements, and report formats—areas this post explains in simple terms.
Four-year BSW under KU academic norms
Fieldwork every academic year with supervision
Community-based projects, surveys, and presentation days
Here’s what you’ll study over four years. Core papers cover social work theories, human behavior, community organization, social policy, research methods, and field practice. Electives may open exposure to public health, child rights, or disaster response depending on availability. Writing standards for field diaries and reports are taught early, so students meet KU expectations.
Prepare learners for community practice grounded in Nepali contexts
Build practical skills in casework, group work, and community mobilization
Introduce research and documentation for evidence-based interventions
Not sure where this degree can lead you? Graduates engage with NGOs/INGOs, municipalities, schools, hospitals, and development projects. Many continue to MSW or allied master’s programs.
Plan and run community sessions with measurable goals
Document cases ethically and maintain confidentiality
Conduct basic surveys and produce short research reports
Work within institutional policies and local legal frameworks
Communication for counselling contexts and home visits
Proposal and report basics for small grants
Data collection, transcription, and field diaries
Presentation practice for stakeholders and community groups
The department uses classroom seminars, role-plays, and supervised fieldwork. Reflection notes and case conferences build professional judgment over time.
+2 or equivalent with minimum marks under KU rules
Application during the intake notice; interview/orientation as scheduled
Document check and commitment to field hours each term
Community mobilizer, school counsellor assistant, program assistant, outreach worker
Roles in local government projects, child protection, health outreach, and emergency response after additional training
Merit and need-based support may apply on entry. Continued support links to attendance, field completion, and semester results.
Worried about balancing fieldwork and classes? A weekly plan and honest logs help you meet requirements without missing core lessons.
The BSW (KU) program at Sushma Godawari College builds practice-ready skills for service settings in Nepal, backed by structured field hours and steady academic guidance.
