Bachelor of Social Work (External)

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Master of Social Work (MSW) (Two Years with Research)

📚 Study Load: Part-time
⏳ Program Duration: 12 Months
🏫 Study Centre: Ampara
🌐 Medium : Sinhala
📅 Application Deadline: 10^th November, 2024

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Study load : Part time

Medium : English | Sinhala | Tamil

Duration : 4 Years

Credits : 120

Course fee : Rs. 400,000/- (Registration fee Rs.25,000/- + 4 Intallments)

Overview

The Bachelor of Social Work external degree program conducted by the NISD aims to produce professional social workers with a good grasp of social work values, capable of managing social welfare services, competent to engage in good quality teaching and research and promote peace and harmony in a multi-ethnic Sri Lanka. The Bachelor’s degree course in Social Work is a part-time four-year program. The BSW program is conducted in eight semesters, through online (Zoom, LMS), on-site-teaching-learning methods and guided field practice exercises.

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a strong understanding of social work values, ethics, and critical thinking.
Apply social work theories, philosophies, and methodologies to various social issues
Practice effective communication and interpersonal skills in diverse settings.
Utilize social case work, group work, and community work practices effectively.
Assess social needs and develop effective interventions for individuals, families, and communities.
Manage social welfare services and programs.
Engage in social policy and planning processes.
Evaluate the effectiveness of social work interventions.

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements

Admission of candidates to the Bachelor of Social Work External Degree is considered on the basis of the minimum requirements for university admission prescribed by the University Grants Commission (UGC) and a good working knowledge of English.

Shortlisted candidates should appear for an entrance exam. Those who passed the exam will be called for an interview for selection on the basis of merit.

English requirements

A minimum of a credit pass in the English Language at the G.C.E (O/L) examination is compulsory to follow the course in English medium.

Career Pathways

Career Information

The Bachelor of Social Work external degree program at NISD equips you for a rewarding career helping others and making a positive impact on society. Graduates gain a strong foundation in social work values, ethics, and practices. You’ll develop the skills to assess social needs, intervene effectively with individuals, families, and communities, and advocate for social justice. The program also fosters critical thinking and research abilities to inform your practice and contribute to positive change. With this versatile degree, you can pursue diverse career paths including direct practice social work, social work research, community organizing, social policy analysis, and program management. You could find yourself working in government agencies, non-profit organizations, or even starting your own social enterprise. This program opens doors to a fulfilling career where you can use your skills and compassion to make a real difference.

Professions

Social Worker
Case Manager
Community Organizer

Social Policy Analyst
Social Work Researcher
Social Work Educator

Legal officer
Probation Officer
Child Protection Officer

Syllabus

Year 1 - Semester 1

Subject Code	Subject	Status	Credits	DTCH	SLH	FH	TNL
BSW1111	Introduction to Social Work	HCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW1123	Social Welfare and Development	HCU	3	30	70	100	200
PSY1113	Introduction to Psychology	CCU	3	45	105	–	150
SOC1113	Introduction to Sociology	CCU	3	45	105	–	150
ICT1112	Information Communication Technology I	CCU	2	30	70	–	100
ENG1112	English	CCU	2	30	70	–	100

Year 1 - Semester 2

Subject Code	Subject	Status	Credits	DTCH	SLH	FH	TNL
BSW1213	Methods and Techniques in Social Work	HCU	3	45	105	–	150
MSW522.2	Human Rights & Social Work	HCU	2	30	70	–	100
PSY1213	Human Growth and Development	CCU	3	45	105	–	150
POL1213	Introduction to Political Science & International Relations	CCU	2	30	70	–	100
ECN1212	Introduction to Applied Economics	CCU	2	30	70	–	100
ICT1212	Information Communication Technology II	CCU	2	30	70	–	100
ENG1212	English	CCU	2	30	70	–	100

Year 2 - Semester 1

Subject Code	Subject	Status	Credits	DTCH	SLH	FH	TNL
BSW2113	Practice Lab	HCU	3	45	105	–	150
SOC2113	Contemporary Social Problems in Sri Lanka	CCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW2123	Basic Research Methods in Social Work	HCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW2133	Leadership and Personality Development	HOCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW2143	Social Sexuality and Reproductive Health	HOCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW2153	Introduction to Anthropology	HOCU	3	45	105	–	150
SST2112	Social Statistics	HCU	2	30	70	–	100
ENG2112	English	HCU	3	30	70	–	100

Year 2 - Semester 2

Subject Code	Subject	Status	Credits	DTCH	SLH	FH	TNL
BSW2213	Social Work, Philosophy, Values and Ethics	HCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW2223	Social Work Theories	HCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW2233	Law and Human Rights	HCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW2243	Youth and Development	HOCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW2253	Community Health	HOCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW2263	Gender and Development	HOCU	3	45	105	–	150
ENG2212	English	HCU	3	45	105	–	150

Year 3 - Semester 1

Subject Code	Subject	Status	Credits	DTCH	SLH	FH	TNL
BSW3113	Social Case Work and Case Management	HCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW3123	Advanced Research Methods in Social Work	HCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW3133	Medical and Mental Health in Social Work	HCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW3143	Social Group Work	HCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW3153	Environmental Management	HOCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW3163	Social Entrepreneurship	HOCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW3173	Introduction to Counselling	HOCU	3	45	105	–	150
ENG3112	English	HCU	2	30	70	–	100

Year 3 - Semester 2

Subject Code	Subject	Status	Credits	DTCH	SLH	FH	TNL
BSW3213	Diversities and reflective practice	HCU	3	45	105	–	150
HRM3213	Human Recourse Management	HCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW3222	Field Placement I (Social Casework)	HCU	2	Supervision 1 hour per week	–	200	200
BSW3232	Field Placement II (Social Group Work)	HCU	2	Supervision 1 hour per week	–	200	200
BSW3243	Gerontological Social Work	HOCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW3253	Disability studies	HOCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW3263	School Social work	HOCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW3273	Cultural Anthropology	HOCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW3283	Criminology and Criminal Justice	HOCU	3	45	105	–	150

Year 4 - Semester 1

Subject Code	Subject	Status	Credits	DTCH	SLH	FH	TNL
BSW4113	Social Work with Community	HCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW4123	Social Policy and Planning	HCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW4133	Industrial Social Work	HCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW4143	Social Work Management	HCU	3	45	105	–	150
BSW4154	Dissertation I	HCU	4	30	70	200	300
BSW4163	Service Delivery in Human Settlement	HCU	3	30	70	100	200

Year 4 - Semester 2

Subject Code	Subject	Status	Credits	DTCH	SLH	FH	TNL
BSW4217	Field Placement III (Community Organizing)	HCU	7	Supervision 1 hour per week	–	700	700
BSW4224	Dissertation II	HCU	4	30	70	200	300

DTCH – Direct teaching contact hours
SLH – No of hours self-learning
FH – Field Hours
TNL – Total Notional hours

How to apply

The advertisements calling for applications are published in the newspapers in the Government Gazette and in this website. The eligible applicants have to prepare an application on the prescribed form and submit it to the NISD.

Calling Applications: Usually, the applications are called in the month of September each year.

For more informations contact the course cordinator/s :

For Sinhala Medium

Mr. B.K.S. Karunarathna

+94 70 350 1577

For Tamil Medium

Mr. S. Hariharathamotharan

+94 77 248 2236

For English Medium

Mr. D.M.C.J. Bandara

+94 70 662 7700