Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Jaya Malika College

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at Jaya Malika College is a four-year undergraduate program affiliated with Tribhuvan University. The college is located in Dhangadhi, Kailali, Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal.

Introduced as the first program of its kind in the Far West, the BSW program combines social work theory with sociology, psychology, community organization, research, welfare, social policy, and field-based practice. Jaya Malika College has 140 seats across four sections for the BA/BSW program.

The course is taught in Nepali and English. Students also take part in fieldwork, project work, research, report writing, proposal writing, community mobilization, and other practical activities connected with social work education.

Course Highlights

Course Overview

The BSW program covers the academic foundations and practical areas of social work. Students study social work practice with individuals, groups, and communities while also learning about sociology, psychology, social policy, welfare, research, and development.

The curriculum includes compulsory social work subjects and major subject options from the social sciences and humanities. Practical activities such as fieldwork, community mobilization, project work, and research form part of the learning environment.

Eligibility for Admission

Minimum Qualification: Applicants must have passed the Proficiency Certificate Level or secured at least a D+ grade in each subject of Grades 11 and 12.

Seats and Sections

Jaya Malika College has 140 seats for the BA/BSW program. These seats are arranged across four sections.

Compulsory Subjects

The BSW program includes the following compulsory subjects:

• Compulsory English

• Compulsory Nepali

• Nepal Studies

• Introduction to Social Work

• Basic Sociology for Social Work

• Basic Psychology for Social Work

• Social Case Work Practice

• Social Work Practice with Groups

• Community Organization

• Development and Social Work

• Social Policy and Welfare

• Research Methods and Academic Writing

• Indigenous Social Work Practice in Nepal

Major Subject Options

Students may study major subjects from the following areas:

• Gender Studies

• Psychology

• Rural Development

• Journalism

• English

• Major Nepali

• Sociology

• Economics Major

Medium of Instruction

The BSW program is taught in Nepali and English.

Fieldwork and Practical Activities

Jaya Malika College conducts academic and practical activities connected with social work, community engagement, organizational practice, research, and communication.

These activities include:

• Report writing

• Proposal writing

• Fieldwork

• Project work

• NGO registration

• Fundraising

• Community mobilization

• Coordination

• Communication

• Research work

• Teamwork

• Gender and social motivation

• Child protection

• Leadership

• Presentation skills

• Employee mobilization

• Conflict management

• Stress management

• Human resource management

• Photography

• Documentary work

• Planning and budgeting

• Social integration

• Disability-related study and activities

• Field trips

Internship Opportunities

Internship opportunities in banks, non-governmental organizations, and international non-governmental organizations may be arranged according to students’ needs.

Learning Facilities

BSW students have access to the college’s teaching and learning facilities, including:

• Classrooms

• Computer lab

• Learning resource centre

• E-library

• Transportation services

• Canteen

The college also has experienced and qualified teaching personnel for its academic programs.

College Location

Jaya Malika College is located in Dhangadhi, Kailali, Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal. Its local address is associated with the area behind the Division Forest Office.

Contact Details

College: Jaya Malika College

Location: Dhangadhi, Kailali, Sudurpashchim Province, Nepal

Local Address: Division Forest Office Back, Dhangadhi, Kailali

Telephone: 091-521534

Mobile Numbers: +977-9858425391, +977-9848437920, +977-9858420326, +977-9841463421, +977-9841463445

Email Addresses: jmckailali1143@gmail.com