Master of Social Work

MSW

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  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Eligibility

    Graduate in any stream with min. 50%

  • Selection Procedure

    Merit + PI

Career Paths

Career Prospects

  • Welfare Departments of the Government and Non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
  • Commercial and Industrial Organizations.
  • The students have opportunities to become Social Workers or Bank Managers.
  • A graduate in Social Work can work as an Adult Guidance Worker, Career Advisor, Charity Officer, Community Development Worker, Counsellor, Volunteer, Coordinator and Youth Worker, etc.
  • Exciting job opportunities are available in Food Businesses, Agri-business, Insurance Companies and Supply Chains

Curriculum

  • Social Work Profession; Origin And Development Of Social Work
  • Theoretical Foundations of Social Work (FSW)
  • Social Science Perspective for Social Work Practice
  • Human Resource Management
  • Family and Child Welfare
  • Communicative English

Practical
  • Field-work Practicum & Viva-Voce-I



  • Social Work Research
  • Social Case Work: Theory and Practice
  • Social Group Work: Theory and Practice
  • Trade Unions and Industrial Relations
  • Women and Society in India
  • Yoga and Mental Health

Practical
  • Field-work Practicum & Viva-Voce-II
  • Summer Placement (After The Ii Semester Theory Examination During The Summer Vacation


  • Social and Human Development
  • Community Organization: Theory and Practice
  • Social Welfare Administration and Social Action
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Family and Child Counseling
  • Skill Development and Entrepreneurship

Practical
  • Field-work Practicum & Viva-Voce-III
  • Internship



  • Social Policy and Planning in India
  • Counseling & Communication
  • Disaster Management
  • Labour Legislations in India
  • Family welfare and Child Development
  • Dissertation
  • Management of Non Profit Organization

Practical
  • Field Work Practicum & Viva-Voce- IV



Tuition Fee

Note *Lab & Library fee will be charged separately
#Program Proposed from Session 2026-27

Scholarship

As per University norms

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the vibrant Life at JNU

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300+

State-of-the-Art
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250+

Smart
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30+

Signature Annual
Events

25+

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