Overview
Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) is a four-year undergraduate program that aims to equip students with theoretical knowledge, practical skills, and ethical values required for the social work profession. This course is designed to develop competent and compassionate social workers who can effectively work with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations to promote social justice and human rights.
Course Outlines:
The BASW program comprises eight semesters and covers a range of subjects related to social work, including Social Work Profession and Practice, Human Behavior and Social Environment, Social Welfare Policy and Services, Social Work Research and Statistics, and Social Work Practicum.
Duration:
The program is a four-year full-time course, consisting of 126 credit hours.
Objectives:
The primary objective of the BASW program is to produce competent and ethical social workers who can identify and analyze social problems, develop intervention strategies, and effectively implement them to bring positive social change. The course also aims to prepare students for further studies and research in the field of social work.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for admission in the BASW program, the candidate must have completed their 10+2 level education in any stream with a minimum of 2.0 GPA or 45% marks in aggregate.
Learning Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to apply social work theories and principles to real-world social problems, design and implement intervention strategies, communicate effectively with diverse populations, and demonstrate professional ethics and values.
Scope:
The BASW degree opens up a wide range of career opportunities in the field of social work, including child welfare, community development, education, health, mental health, substance abuse, and domestic violence. Graduates can work as social workers, counselors, program managers, policy analysts, and researchers.
Career Prospects:
Social work is a highly rewarding and challenging profession that offers a wide range of career opportunities. Graduates of the BASW program can find employment in government and non-governmental organizations, international development agencies, research institutions, and academic institutions. Some popular job roles include social worker, community organizer, counselor, case manager, program coordinator, and policy analyst.
Career Options:
BASW graduates have a variety of career options to choose from, including:
1. Child welfare worker
2. Community organizer
3. Counselor
4. Case manager
5. Program coordinator
6. Policy analyst
7. Researcher
8. Academician
Why Choose this Course:
The BASW program is an ideal choice for those who want to make a positive difference in society and work towards social justice and human rights. The program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values needed to address complex social problems and help vulnerable populations. It also provides opportunities for hands-on learning and professional development.
Scholarship:
Orient College offers scholarships to financially disadvantaged but meritorious students based on their academic performance in the Secondary Level Exams. The scholarship scheme for BASW program is as follows:
90% and above: Full scholarship in both admission and monthly fees (Only 3 Seats)
87.5%-89.99%: 75% scholarship in admission and monthly fees (Only 5 Seats)
85%-87.49 %: 50% scholarship in admission and 50% scholarship in monthly fees (Only 5 Seats)
80%-84.99%: 50% scholarship in admission and 25% scholarship in monthly fees (Only 10 Seats)
75%-79.99%: 50% scholarship in admission (Only 15 Seats)
70%-74.99%: 25% scholarship in admission
Note that 50% academic and 50% entrance marks will be considered, and the scholarship will only be provided to AS Level. To continue the
