Pre-registration
The Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) at St. Lawrence College is designed for students who aspire to create a meaningful impact in society. Offered under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University, this three-year program combines theory, research, and extensive fieldwork to prepare students for entry-level professional roles in the social work and development sectors.
St. Lawrence College has been running this program since 2008 A.D., with a primary focus on Social Work, Psychology, Mass Communication, and Major English. The program equips students with essential skills to support community development, advocate for social justice, and serve vulnerable populations.
Why Choose BASW at St. Lawrence?
- Over 15 years of academic excellence in Social Work education
- Emphasis on hands-on fieldwork and exposure visits
- Regular interaction with NGOs, INGOs, and government organizations
- Supportive learning through seminars, guest lectures, camps, and conferences
- Individual and group counseling practice for real-world problem-solving
- Strong institutional partnerships for internship placements
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have:
- Secured at least D+ in all subjects in Grade 11 and 12
OR - Passed +2, Intermediate, or PCL from TU or any recognized board with a minimum of 45% marks
Teaching Methods
- Classroom Teaching
- Fieldwork & Internships
- Group Work & Conferences
- Exposure Visits & Camps (Rural, Urban, and Neighborhood)
- Seminars & Guest Lectures
- Research Activities
- Assignments & Presentations
Evaluation Components
- Class Attendance
- Term Examinations
- Assignments
- Oral Presentations & Viva
- Field Work Reports
Fieldwork & Internship Partner Organizations
Students gain practical experience through placements at respected institutions such as:
- CWIN Nepal
- Shakti Samuha
- Voice of Children
- Autism Care Nepal Society
- Nepal Mitini Nepal
- Youth Vision
- Orchid Garden Nepal
- Child Protection Center and Service (CPCS)
- Khagendra Navajeevan Kendra
- Pashupati Bridashram, and more.
BASW Curriculum Structure
| Year/Semester | Subject | Code |
|---|---|---|
| First Year | Compulsory English | C.Eng 401 |
| Introduction to Social Work | SW 421 | |
| Sociology for Social Work | SW 422 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | Psy 421 | |
| Social Psychology | Psy 422 | |
| Second Year | Compulsory Nepali | C.Nepali 402 |
| Psychology for Social Work | SW 423 | |
| Social Case Work Practice | SW 424 A | |
| Social Group Work Practice | SW 424 B | |
| Abnormal Psychology | Psy 424 | |
| Adolescence and Juvenile Delinquency | Psy 423 | |
| Third Year | Compulsory English | C.Eng 403 |
| Psychosocial Counselling | Psy 425 | |
| Community Organization A | SW 425 A | |
| Community Organization B | SW 425 B | |
| Federalism, Local Governance and Planning (Elective) | So 410 | |
| Development Practice (Elective) | RD 410 | |
| Fourth Year | Research Methods and Academic Writing (Social Work) | SW 426 |
| Indigenous Social Work Practice of Nepal | SW 427 | |
| Nepal Studies | NPS 404 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | Psy 426 | |
| Research Methods and Academic Writing (Psychology) | Psy 427 |
