MSW Program
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Master of Social Work (MSW) is a postgraduation program in the field of Social Work which is two years in duration. Aspirants can pursue MSW course after pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in any stream. The course offered at Navrachana University is a generic course integrated with field-based experiences and research.
Increased cognizance of social influences on human life has led to the boom in social work in the India, the need for professionals in the field is growing day by day. Aspirants who pursue a MSW Degree can work in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), medical psychiatric social work, Human Resource Management (HRM), criminology, correctional administration, NGOs and many welfare communities. Alternatively, the course also offers an exposure to entrepreneurial skills and know-how for students aspiring to be social entrepreneurs.
The MSW course offered at Navrachana University is a generic program with a goal to expose the aspirants to all fields of social work intervention.
Yes, it is a professional course divided into 4 semesters over two years, with an integrated fieldwork component.
Candidates who want to pursue the MSW course need to have good communication skills, empathy, tolerance, persuasion, emotional intelligence, social perceptiveness, critical thinking, integrity, self-awareness and discipline.
Any graduate from any course with minimum 50% is applicable. The potential candidate must clear the entrance exam and viva. Knowledge of English is a must, knowledge of local language is preferred but not a limiting factor.
It is based on general knowledge. We focus on assessing your strengths in a situation-based test. Written test is followed by viva.
It usually takes 2 years (4 semesters) to complete the program.
Absolutely. In fact, about 65% of our students have degrees other than social work, including psychology, sociology, English, anthropology, and many others.
We require all new students to attend orientation sessions that introduce you to campus resources, support services, curriculum, financial aid and field instruction.
Yes. The course curriculum is in line with the UGC Model Curriculum. Over and above that the curriculum is regularly reviewed by academicians and industry experts to be in line with the current needs of the job market
Yes, 80% attendance in theory and 100% in fieldwork.
Yes, the University offers housing options for graduate students.
Navrachana University provides placement assistance, through an in-house Training and Placement Cell of the University.
The students get placed in a variety of openings related to social work like at the HR Department with corporates or with an NGO. Students can also establish their own NGO, work with CSR projects, and on research projects etc.
Yes. The program is designed in such a manner which fulfils the requirements of further studies abroad. The curriculum also integrates world views in different subjects and provides exposure to students on global trends and issues.
Few of our students are working part-time during most of the program. You will need some flexibility in your workplace while completing your field work. Most field work will require students to work during normal business hours.
The fees of the program as per the University Schedule. SC/ST students can contact university administration for related facility.
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