BS Social Work

Introduction

With the goal of promoting societal well-being and community functioning at all levels, BS social work evolved as a profession based on principles. It is an undergraduate degree program offered at a number of public and private institutes in Pakistan. BS Social Work in Pakistan results in the development of students' horizons, helps them become better observers, and helps them become more capable of analyzing social issues and social processes. Through a thorough knowledge of social work, students are capable enough to face the rising challenges of society and develop policies accordingly.

Specializations

Community Social Worker
Health Social Worker

Duration

BS Social Work is an undergraduate degree program having a duration of 4 years equivalent to 8 semesters. The total number of credit hours allowed for BS Social Work are 124-136 as per the Higher Education Commission curriculum.

Affiliations

Several public and private institutes recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan offer BS Social Work. Bs Social Work Affliated colleges Lahore are mentioned below.

Lahore College for Women University
University of Management and Technology
University Of Science & Technology
The Islamia University Of Bahawalpur
University of Malakand
University of Sindh
University of Karachi
Kohat University of Science and Technology
University Of The Punjab
Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
University of Okara
University of Peshawar
University of Balochistan
University of Home Economics

Scope and Career

After completing a bachelor’s degree in social work graduates can work in different national governmental organizations, educational institutions, research institutes, public forums, and much more. Moreover, after acquiring a master’s degree in social work, students can work as a lecturer as well. Below we have mentioned BS Social Work careers.

Local NGO Worker
International NGO worker
UNO
Public Welfare Department
Community Scientist
Newspaper columnist
Project Cordinator

Syllabus and Courses

Some of the courses of BS Social Work according to the HEC curriculum are mentioned below.

Introduction to Social Work
Social Welfare in Pakistan
Society & Social Institutions
Human Growth & Personality Development
Social Problems in Pakistan
Social Policy & Planning
Introduction to Social Legislation
Organizations in Social Sector
Human Rights
Social Development
Introduction to Basic Health & Hygiene
Introduction to Sociology
Introduction to Economics
Introduction to Demography
Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Political Sciences
Introduction to International Relations
Introduction to Indo-Pak History
Introduction to Geography
Introduction to Archeology
Introduction to Jurisprudence
Introduction to Mass Communication
Introduction to Gender Studies
Introduction to Organizational Management
Introduction to Environment Studies
Introduction to Public Administration
Introduction to Human Resource Management
Introduction to Home Economics
Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies
Introduction to Law
Introduction to Public Policy
Introduction to Development Studies
Introduction to Education
Introduction to Women and Work
Introduction to Management Science

Why choose this program?

Candidates with a passion to work for society and its betterment can choose an undergraduate degree in social sciences. It will provide them enough knowledge that they will be able to understand different societal challenges and how to solve them.

Further Study Options

Students who have a keen interest in doing research and gain further thorough research in Social Work are encouraged to pursue a master’s degree in social Work. Moreover, students can gain a master’s degree in Social Work from an international university as a number of international universities offer masters in social work.

Study Abroad Options

Some options for Master in BS Social Work abroad are mentioned below.

MA in Social Work at Keele University, England, United Kingdom
MA Social Work at University of Salford, England, United Kingdom
Master in Social Work at Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland, United Kingdom
Master in Social Work at University of Auckland, New Zealand
M.Phil. in Social Policy and Social Work at University of York, England
MSc. In Social Work at Bristol, England, United Kingdom
Master in Social Work at University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Master in Social Work – Public Health at the University of Texas at Arlington, Texas, United States