Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work (PGDSW)

P.G.D. Social Work or Post Graduate Diploma in Social Work is a postgraduate Social Work course. Social Work refers to various services designed to aid and increase the welfare of the poor, aged and needy. PGDSW is the First of its kind in the Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system in India. It has been designed to provide essential know-how, skills and professional knowledge for the functionaries involved in social welfare and development sectors in the country. The duration of the course is one year and the maximum duration to complete the course is four years. The Medium of Instructions is available both in English and Hindi. Those interested in continuing the study in social work for a Masters Degree can join the MSW Programme for the 2nd year and request for credit transfer of PGDSW. The course is an important and job oriented one in the social sector along with others.

P.G.D. Social Work Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognised university.
• There is no Minimum or Maximum Age limit for the candidates wishing to pursue this course.

 P.G.D. Social Work Syllabus

Syllabus of Social Work as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

P.G.D. Social Work Colleges

• Indira Gandhi National Open University - IGNOU, Delhi
• School of Social Work Roshini Nilaya - Autonomous, Mangalore
• Maharaja Harishchandra Post Graduate College, Moradabad
• Rabindra Bharati University, Kolkata

 P.G.D. Social Work Course Suitability

• Candidates who want to do social work but are not willing enough to attend a full-time course. This course is like a short cut for such students, whether their objective is professional or amateur.
• This course is most suited to people who want to bring a change in society through Social Work without going through a three years regular course and that also sitting at home.

How is P.G.D. Social Work Course Beneficial?

• The Course is highly useful for professionals working with NGOs and donor agencies.
• They can pursue a postgraduate degree in the subject with various specializations.
• The course enables one to become a Social worker who can help people suffering from homelessness, poverty, violence, abuses, and diseases like cancer, AIDS, etc.

P.G.D. Social Work Employment Areas

• Clinics
• Correction Cells
• Disaster Management Departments
• Education Sectors
• Gender Issues Associations or Groups
• Health Industry
• Counseling Centres
• Hospitals
• HR Departments of Industries
• Human Rights Agencies
• MNCs
• Natural Resources Management Companies
• NGOs
• Old Age Homes
• Prisons

P.G.D. Social Work Job Types

• Documentation & Communication Officer
• Project Coordinator
• Humanitarian Consultant
• Professor, Junior Research Fellow
• Welfare Officer, Project Coordinator
• Human Resources Manager
• Assistant Director
• Technical Assistant
• Expert-Social Work
• Social Media-Copywriter

Advance Courses in P.G.D. Social Work

• M.Phil. (Social Work)
• Ph.D. (Social Work)