Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW)

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Bachelor of Arts in Social Work is a four-year academic program under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences of Tribhuvan University. The major aim of this program is to produce generalist social workers to fulfill the need of contemporary Nepal as well as the world. In order to achieve this goal, it offers altogether 8 papers including compulsory fieldwork, research work, academic writing, and report writing courses in different semesters. These courses, apart from core courses of social work, also include various required courses from related disciplines and some optional courses in the third and fourth year including some specialization courses. In addition, there are few compulsory courses such as Nepali, English, Nepal Studies, and Academic Writing.

Eligibility

Secured at least D+ in all subjects in Grade 11 and Grade 12. Or passed + 2 or Intermediate or PCL from TU or from any other institution recognized by TU with a minimum of 45% marks.

Program Objective

The overall objective of the courses of bachelor level is to impart up-to-date knowledge of the basic theories and methods of Social Work to the students along with skills developed through intensive fieldwork. The main objective is to provide general skilled human resources for social work in the context of Nepal. In addition, it also aims to inculcate in the students the spirit of human rights and social justice. Thus, the overall objective of this level is to produce skilled human resources through developing professional skills among the students of this discipline at par with those of other countries. 

In specific the bachelor level Social Work program aims to develop the following:

• Understanding of the basic concepts of social work; principles, methods, and practice. 
• Carry out research to identify the problems faced by the community people and possible solutions to those problems
• Developing the ability to identify major social problems in the context they are situated. 
• Managing and utilizing the service system to solve the problem among those affected people.
• Developing self-awareness in relation to one's own capability to respond to problem situations.

KCCS provides:

1.  Neighbour Camps
2. Rural Camps
3. Urban Camps
4. NGO visits
5. Social Welfare Services
6. Awareness Raising Programs
7. NGO visits with various field works, excursions, volunteer services, college placement, and research activities.