Careers in Social Work



At-risk populations need the most help, but have the hardest time getting it. They need someone who can make their voice heard, and who advocates for them and effects change. Social workers have a unique ability to speak up in the public space on behalf of others and navigate systems in a way that benefits those in need.

Social work is a unique profession rich with meaning, action, and the power to make a difference. Social workers pull communities together, help individuals and families find solutions, advance changes in social policy, promote social justice, and foster human and global well-being.

Careers
Ø  Social Worker
Ø  Labour Welfare Specialist
Ø  Teacher
Ø  Social Security Officer
Ø  Criminology Specialist
Ø  Counsellor

Eligibility
For Bachelor of Social Work the eligibility is 10+2 or its equivalent from a government recognised school board. Students with a background in social work, psychology, social science, sociology or any other related fields will get preference over others. Some Institutes also conduct a written test followed by a personal interview for admission.

Courses
Bachelor
Ø  Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Master
Ø  Master of Social Work (MSW)
Ø  MA in Social Work
Doctoral 
Ø  Ph.D in Social Work

Institutes
Ø  Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Ø  IGNOU, Delhi
Ø  Delhi School of Social Work, Delhi
Ø  College of Social Work, Nirmala Niketan, Mumbai
Ø  Xavier Institute of Labour Relations, Mumbai
Ø  Madras School of Social Work, Chennai
Ø  Department of Social Work, Christ College, Bangalore
Ø  Department of Social Work, Jamia Millia Islamia Delhi
Ø  Department of Social Work, Pune University, Pune
Ø  Department of Sociology, Mumbai University, Mumbai
Ø  School of Social Work, Mangalore University, Mangalore
Ø  Department  of Social Work, Lucknow University, Lucknow
Ø  Department  of Social Work, Annamalai University, Chennai
Ø  Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Ø  IISWBM, Calcutta
Ø  Karve Institute of Social Service, Pune, Maharashtra
Ø  Faculty of Social Work, MS University of Baroda, Gujarat
Ø  Roda Mistry College of Social Work & Research Centre, Hyderabad

Career Scope
As a Social Worker you can work in different areas like Hospitals, Clinics, Health Industry, Education Sector, NGO’s, Human Rights Agencies, Old Age Homes, Disaster Management Departments, etc.

Salary
In India, the average salary of a Social Worker can be expected between ₹ 2,00,000 to ₹ 3,00,000 per annum.


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