Masters in Social Work

Short Description
Two-year professional graduate program preparing advanced social-work practitioners with competency in research, community engagement, policy, administration and specialization-based intervention.

Description
Program spans four semesters and integrates theoretical foundations, human behavior studies, social-policy analysis, advocacy, administration, research, and intensive fieldwork. Structure requires high attendance, continuous assessments, seminars and weekly fieldwork. Specialization options allow focused training in social development, health and development, children/elderly/family, or youth and community development. Emphasis remains on producing practitioners capable of addressing social problems at individual, group, community and systemic levels.

Curricular Structure (Table)

Features
• Mandatory weekly fieldwork (minimum 15 hours).
• Continuous assessment through written tasks, presentations, seminars and research projects.
• Attendance requirement: 80% to sit final exam.
• Four specialization tracks for targeted professional development.
• Integration of theory, applied practice, community engagement and research.
• High-credit dissertation and dual-stage practicum.

Eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree (minimum three years) in any discipline recognized by Purbanchal University.
• Minimum second division in undergraduate degree.

Admission Criteria
• Merit-based selection.
• Evaluation breakdown: 40% undergraduate marks; 30% written test; 10% group discussion; 20% interview.
• Admission committee makes final decision.

Job Prospects
• Social worker (community, clinical, medical, psychiatric, school).
• Program coordinator or project manager.
• NGO/INGO social-development officer.
• Human-rights and social-justice practitioner.
• Counselor (youth, family, elderly).
• Policy and administration roles in government and social institutions.
• Researcher and development practitioner.