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Definition
“Life's most urgent question is: What are you doing for others?” ~Martin Luther King, Jr. Social Work is a noble profession of helping the society around us. Its main goal is to do something for the welfare of societies, communities and individuals, especially for the underprivileged. It also deals with the personal and collective well-being of the said underprivileged. Professionals who carry out the social work are termed as Social Workers. The field of social work spans across multiple career options. International organizations like WHO, UNESCO, UNICEF and other international organizations with similar goals, require social workers in their developmental campaigns and projects. Social work will be the right career path for those who feel satisfied by helping people and wants to do something for the society.Career Path
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)/ BA (Social Work)
Level
Under-Graduate
Duration
3 years
Eligibility
10+2 or equivalent (any discipline) with 40% to 55% marks
Entrance Exam
Some Colleges conduct their own written test & others have interviews
Specialization
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Average Fee
INR 3,500 to INR 10,000 per annum
Mode
Regular/Distance Learning
Goal
Entry-level Jobs/Higher education
Master of Social Work (MSW)/ MA (Social Work)
Level
Post-Graduate
Duration
2 years
Eligibility
BSW/ Graduation (any discipline) with 40% to 55% marks, Graduation (Social Science) gets preference
Entrance Exam
Jamia Millia Islamia MA Admission Entrance Test, University of Delhi Combined Entrance Examination, ...
Specialization
HR, Criminology, Correctional Administration, Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, Family and Child ...
Average Fee
INR 20,000 to INR 50,000 (total fee)
Mode
Regular/Distance Learning
Goal
Higher-level jobs: Administrative, Supervisory Positions, Teaching & Research
M.Phil. (Social Work)
Level
Pre-Doctorate
Duration
1-2years
Eligibility
MSW/ MA (Social Work) with 50% to 55% marks
Entrance Exam
Some Colleges conduct their own written test & others have interviews
Specialization
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Average Fee
INR 30,000 to INR 70,000 (total fee)
Mode
Regular/Distance Learning
Goal
Research, Academics and Managerial Positions
Ph.D. (Social Work)
Level
Doctorate
Duration
2-6 years
Eligibility
MSW, MA (Social Work), M.Phil. (Social Work) with 50% to 55% marks in each of the degrees
Entrance Exam
Some Colleges conduct their own written test & others have interviews
Specialization
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Average Fee
INR 50,000 to INR 1,50,000 (total fee)
Mode
Regular
Goal
Research, Academics and Managerial Positions
Colleges
- Banasthali Vidyapith, Jaipur
- College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai
- Delhi University (DU), New Delhi, New Delhi
- Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi
- Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA), Gujarat
- Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, New Delhi
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, Mumbai
- XLRI - Xavier School Of Management, Mumbai
Top Colleges
Key Skills
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Career Prospect
- Social worker (Medical social worker, Psychiatric social worker, Family social worker)
- Teacher and Researcher
- Labor Welfare Specialist
- Case manager/Public Policy advisor/Policymakers
- Child protection officer
- Public health administrator
- Community development manager
Scope
- Hospitals, Clinics and Counseling Centers
- Prisons and Correction Cells
- Education Sector
- NGOs, Old Age Homes and Human Rights Agencies
- Policy and Advocacy work
- HR and MNCs
- Community Development Projects, State and Local Government Departments
Pay Package
- The remuneration in this field mostly depends upon the organization in which one works, their experience and the area of work. One could get an initial pay of Rs. 7,000 to Rs. 9,000 per month depending on the organization, initially.
Role Models
Mother Teresa
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Mother Teresa – Bharat Ratna awardee and devoted her entire life in social work
Chandi Prasad Bhatt
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Chandi Prasad Bhatt – Social activist and India's first modern environmentalist. Honored with Gandhi Peace Prize in 2013 and Padma Bhushan in 2005.
Ramabai Ranade
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Ramabai Ranade – Indian social worker and one of the first women's rights activists in the 19th century. Established in 1886 the first girls' high school in Pune, the renowned Huzurpaga.
Shakuntala Paranjpye
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Shakuntala Paranjpye – Prominent social worker. The Government of India awarded her the Padma Bhushan title in recognition of her pioneering work in the field of family planning.