COURSES

Introduction 

MSW TU, Center for Nepal offers a two-year (4-semester) Master of Social Work (MSW) program. Social work is an interdisciplinary discipline that incorporates theories from economics, education, medicine, politics, psychology, and sociology, as well as anti-oppressive and anti-racist rhetoric.

Objective 

  • To solve social problems.
  • To meet the demands of the people.
  • To foster social harmony relationships in society.
  • To be self-sufficient.
  • To influence society in favour of individual growth and development.
  • To make changes to the social system to promote social growth.

CURRICULAR STRUCTURE

                                       First Semester

Code no. Title of Course Credit hrs.
SW 551 History and Philosophy of Social Work 3 hrs.
SW 552 Social Case Work 3hrs.
SW 553 Social Group Work 3hrs.
SW 554 Foundation of Human Behavior 3hrs.
SW 555 Research Methods in Social Work 3hrs.
SW 556 Intensive Research Camp (IRC) 3hrs.

                                             Second Semester

Code no. Title of Course Credit hrs.
SW 561 Social Work with Community 3 hrs 
SW 562 Social Action and Social Movements 3 hrs 
SW 563 Social Welfare Administration and Management 3 hrs 
SW 564 Socio-cultural Foundations of Human Behavior 3 hrs 
SW 565 Organization Agency Placement (OAP) 3 hrs 

                                               Third Semester

Code no. Title of Course Credit hrs.
SW 571 Analysis of Social Problems and Policy 3 hrs 
SW 572 Peace Building and Conflict Management 3hrs 
SW 573-A Foundation of Mental Health 3hrs 
SW 573-B Social Work Practice with Children Youth and Family 3 hrs 
SW 574-A Psycho-diagnosis and Assessment 3hrs 
SW 574-B Social Policies and Services for Children, Youth and Family 3 hrs 
SW 575-A Disaster Management 3 hrs 
SW 575-B Social Legislation, Policy and Human Rights 3 hrs 
SW 576 RUC 3 hrs 


                                                Fourth Semester 

 

Code No. Title of Course Credit hrs.
SW 581 Nepali Society, Culture and Development 3 hrs 
SW 582 Thesis 3 hrs 
SW 583-A Psychosocial Interventions and Referral 6 hrs 
SW 583-B Social Work with Children and Youth 3 hrs 
SW 584-A Community Mental Health 3 hrs 
SW 584-B Social Work with the Elderly 3 hrs 
SW 585-A Policy Legislation, Human Rights and Mental Health 3 hrs 
SW 585-B Social Work with the Family 3 hrs 

 

Career and Scope

Social workers in Nepal can find fulfilling careers across various backgrounds:

  • Healthcare: Assist doctors and nurses in hospitals or public health settings (high demand!).
  • Social Services: Provide support in rehabilitation centres, schools, and homes.
  • Community Development: Organize initiatives in villages to improve lives.
  • NGOs and INGOs: Contribute to social good through international organizations.
  • Education: Teach in government schools through programs like Teach for Nepal.

Furthermore, Social work is the activity that is done by professionals in a community in a disciplined way to bring changes to society. For the practice of social work, different theories from economics, education, medicine, politics, psychology and sociology are needed. Through these activities, problems in society, individuals will come out and they can act accordingly to improve in the areas where they are behind.