The MSW (Master of Social Work) is a 2-year full-time postgraduate program under Mahatma Gandhi University, designed to produce skilled, ethical, and professional social workers. The course blends theory, research, and intensive fieldwork, preparing students to work in diverse sectors such as mental health, medical and psychiatric social work, rural and urban community development, corporate social responsibility, and policy advocacy.
MSW under MGU follows a choice-based credit and semester system (CBCSS) and offers specializations in the second year.
A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (BSW) or any other degree from a recognized university with minimum marks as prescribed by MGU.
History, Philosophy and Fields of Social Work
Sociology and Economics for Social Work
Psychology for Social Work Practice
Social Case Work
Concurrent Field Work I
Social Group Work
Community Organization and Social Action
Social Work Research and Statistics
Social Legislation and Human Rights
Concurrent Field Work II
Common Core:
Social Work Administration
Project Planning and Management
Specialization: Choose one
Medical and Psychiatric Social Work
Mental Health and Social Work
Medical Social Work
Family and Child Welfare
Social Work with Families
Child Welfare and Protection
Community Development
Urban and Rural Community Development
Environmental Studies and Sustainable Development
Concurrent Field Work III
Dissertation (Research Project)
Block Field Work Training (30 Days)
Viva Voce
Field Work Practicum in each semester
Block Placement in the final semester
Research Dissertation based on social work issues
Soft skill training, seminars, and workshops
Medical & Psychiatric Social Worker
NGO & CSR Program Officer
Human Resource Executive
School Social Worker
Child Protection Officer
Community Development Officer
Rehabilitation Specialist
Researcher or Policy Analyst
