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Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) – Tribhuvan University (TU)

Department of Social Work
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, TU
Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal
Phone: 01-4333688

Program Overview

• A four-year academic program aimed at producing generalist social work practitioners, tailored to Nepal’s context while aligning with global standards media.collegeinfonepal.comEdusanjal.

• It integrates theoretical courses, field practicum, research, and academic writing, with additional compulsory courses such as Nepali, English, Nepal Studies, and Academic Writing media.collegeinfonepal.comEdusanjal.

Objectives

• Provide up-to-date knowledge of social work theories and methods, combined with skills developed through intensive field practice media.collegeinfonepal.comEdusanjal.

• Cultivate human resources equipped with professional skills, grounded in human rights and social justice, on par with international standards media.collegeinfonepal.comEdusanjal.

• Specifically, the program aims to:

  • Develop understanding of core social work concepts, principles, and methods.

  • Enable students to carry out community-centric research and identify key social problems.

  • Build capacity to utilize service delivery systems effectively.

  • Foster self-awareness and problem-solving capabilities in students Edusanjal.

Admission Criteria

• Applicants must hold a recognized Higher Secondary level degree (+2 or PCL) in any subject recognized by TU Edusanjal.

• Admission is merit-based; candidates may need to appear for an Entrance Examination conducted by the Dean’s Office or the Department of Social Work Edusanjal.

Program Structure & Courses

Yearly Distribution

Evaluation System

• Internal Evaluation: 30% of total marks, administered by the department or campus. Criteria may include attendance, participation, assignments, and class tests Edusanjalmedia.collegeinfonepal.com.

• External Evaluation: 70% of total marks, conducted by TU’s Controller of Examinations (written exams). Practical components (e.g., field work, practicum) are also externally evaluated in coordination with the department Edusanjalmedia.collegeinfonepal.com.

Suggested Content Outline for your BA_4yr_syllabus_Social_Work Document

1. Title Page

   • Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW)

   • Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

   • Department of Social Work, Kirtipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

   • Contact: Phone: 01-4333688

   • “BA_4yr_syllabus_Social_Work”

2. Program Overview

   • Overview, duration (4 years), aim to produce generalist practitioners

3. Objectives

   • General and specific goals (theory, practice, ethics, research, social justice)

4. Admission Requirements

   • Eligibility (academic degree), entrance criteria, merit-based selection

5. Program Structure

   • Year-wise breakdown (course codes, titles, marks)

6. Course Descriptions

   • Brief description for each paper (e.g., SW 421, SW 422…) including theory, hours, content units

7. Evaluation Scheme

   • Division of internal & external assessments, practical vs theoretical

8. Field Practica / Practicums

   • Details for SW 424A/B (casework, group work), fieldwork expectations

9. Recommended Readings

   • A curated list of core texts referenced in the syllabus (e.g., Bhattacharya, Friedlender, Dubois & Miley, Banks, Adhikari, Shrestha, Yadav, etc.) Campion Collegemedia.collegeinfonepal.com

10. Additional Requirements

    • Pre-conditions for program implementation: minimum faculty qualification (MSW or equivalent), computer lab facilities, etc. Edusanjalfohss.tu.edu.np