COURSE OVERVIEW
The School of Social Sciences at The Apollo University offers a Bachelor of Social Work program that aims to develop professionally trained graduates to devote to helping vulnerable people and communities work through challenges they face in everyday life. The University has good connections with UN Agencies, Government Agencies, CSR Initiatives, and NGOs.
Social workers practice in a wide variety of settings, united in their commitment to advocating for and improving the lives of individuals, families, groups, and societies.
We have skilled and experienced faculty to impart the required knowledge, skills, and attitude to students desired by the work area. Moreover, we facilitate our students with fieldwork, and block placement to ensure a hands-on experience and make them industry-ready.
The curriculum also emphasizes fieldwork-oriented, experiential learning, relating classroom concepts with fieldwork. The BSW program prepares students for generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities at the entry-level.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
- To assist with students’ development of understanding and integration of social work theories and practice.
- To develop students’ professional social work values and ethics.
- For students to apply systems concepts to practice across the micro and macro continuum.
- For students to demonstrate constructive critical thinking skills.
- To allow students to demonstrate an understanding of social work concepts and the planned change process based on systems theory.
- Provide opportunities for students to serve in social work settings.
- For students to develop the ability to communicate effectively and professionally in oral and written formats.
- To assist students with their professional development and professional identity.
- Students will develop and understanding of working with people of diversity; including age, race, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation without discrimination.
- Assist students with an understanding of working toward social justice and advocacy. Provide students an opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of a bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessment.
- Expose students to the history, current realities, and future implications of social welfare system with regard to the local and global continuum.
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
TAU helps students gain first-hand experience through real-world projects for the fast-paced, evolving world. This is how we do it:
Programme Curriculum
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Semester 1 +
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Course Code Course Title BSWT1501 Foundations of Social Work BSWT1502 Social Science Concepts and Social Work
BSWT1101 Communicative English BSWT1201 University Elective BSWT1503 Indian Constitution
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Semester 2 +
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Course Code Course Title BSWT1504 Social Case Work BSWT1505 Social Group Work BSWT1506 Social Work Practice and MIL BSWT-1202 University Elective BSW FP101 Observation Visits & Group Projects- FP-1
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Semester 3 +
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Course Code Course Title BSWT2506 Community Organization and Social Action
BSWT2507 Psychology and Social Work BSWT2303 Contemporary Social Problems and Concerns BSWT2304 Programme Media and Its Application BSWT2203 University Elective BSWFP202 Field Work Practicum- 2
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Semester 4 +
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Course Code Course Title BSWT2508 Social Work Research BSWT2509 Human Rights and Social Justice
BSWT2305 Social Legislation in India BSWT2305 Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
BSWT2204 University Elective BSWFP203 Field Work Practicum-3 Rural Camp (7- 10 days)
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Semester 5 +
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Course Code Course Title BSWT3510 Social Policy, Planning and Development BBSWT3511 Areas of Social Work Practice -1 BSWT3601 · Health: Issues and Concerns or · Disaster Management or
· Environmental Social Work
BSWT3602 · Social Deviance or · NGO and Project Formulation or
· Counselling and Guidance
BSW FP-304 Field Work Practicum- 4
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Semester 6 +
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Course Code Course Title BSWT3512 Social Welfare Administration BSWT3513 Areas of Social Work Practice -2 BSW I3001 Dissertation +Viva voce BSWT3603 · Social Work and Marginalized Populations or · Corporate Social Responsibility or
· Social Work Practice with Differently Abled
BSWFP305 Field Work Practicum-5
Program Brochure
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Admission Fee (One-Time Fee) | ₹ 6,500 |
1st Year | ₹ 60,000 |
2nd Year | ₹ 60,000 |
3rd Year | ₹ 60,000 |
Total Course Fee | ₹ 1,80,000 |
Scholarship is available for eligible students
Intermediate/10+2 or its equivalent examination in the stream, with an aggregate of 45% marks from recognized board and should attain 17 Years as on date of admission.
EMPLOYABILITY AREAS
The graduates can explore employment opportunities in the below agencies at entry level:
- Government Agencies (Central/ State/ District)
- Non-Government Organisations (NGOs)
- Civil Society Originations (CSOs)
- Community-Based Organisations (CBOs)
- School Settings
- Juvenile homes
- CSR initiatives
- Industries
- Banks
- Research institutes
- Hospital settings
- Social Enterprises