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M.Sc. (Social Work)
Master of Science in Social Work

Duration:	2 Years
Level:	Post Graduation
Type:	Degree
Eligibility:	Graduation

M.Sc. Social Work or Master of Science in Social Work is a postgraduate Social Work course. Social work is a professional that seeks to improve the quality of life and wellbeing of an individual, group and community. The Master degree program prepares the students to practice effectively and ethically with the full range of social systems, emphasizing evidence-informed practice, a strengths-based approach, diversity, social justice, empowerment, and a critical thinking perspective. The program also prepares students by valuing social work history and the integration of social work knowledge, to understand professional social work roles. The course is job providing in nature that opens many jobs after its successful completion.

M.Sc. Social Work Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with minimum 55% marks.
Some reputed colleges and institutes do conduct entrance examination to get admission to their M.Sc. Degree course.

M.Sc. Social Work Syllabus

The following are study related subjects:-

Sr. No.	Subjects of Study
1	Knowledge of social work theory
2	Human growth and development
3	Mental health and disability
4	Communication and assessment processes
5	Law
6	Research and theory relevant for practice

M.Sc. Social Work Colleges

M.Sc. Social Work Course Suitability

Those who are able to incorporate their faith and best evidence into practice; to advance social work knowledge through research and other scholarly activities; and to promote social justice worldwide through leadership roles in the social services are suitable for it.
They should have the capability of appreciating the complexity and diversity of social situations; applying sociological theory to society's organizations including schools, shops, hospitals and offices.
They should be familiar with the knowledge and understanding of research methods, analysis and statistical techniques; developing opinions and new ideas on societal issues.
Candidates should be analytical in their view point, time manager, and hard worker and be ready to help needy people at once.

How is M.Sc. Social Work Course Beneficial?

The Master degree course gives good base for further higher studies such as M.Phil. and Ph.D. for research studies.
The course prepares candidates to function in professional social work positions in a wide variety of settings, including health-care agencies, child and family services, public social service organizations, the criminal-justice system, and the public schools.
It will also enable you to develop the flexibility to work in any sector of social work – children and families, mental health, disabilities, vulnerable adults or in the wide range of voluntary
Applicants can also work for independent organizations (NGOs) which are providing services to people who are homeless, who misuse substances, who are in the criminal justice system or who have experience of the care system.

M.Sc. Social Work Employment Areas