The career in social work is all about giving and helping others in need. Social work is a rewarding career for those who are interested in working with people and wish to address social and community issues.

It involves working with individuals, communities, and families and dealing with social issues such as unemployment, education, and poverty. Social worker is the career you should choose if you want to contribute to the society by working for the upliftment of poor people, helping children with special needs and promoting women empowerment.

MSW – MASTER of Social Work

	MSW – Master of Social Work
About	From various NGOs (non-government organisations) across the nation to social development, a master’s in social work will provide a candidate an in-depth knowledge about the work put into the development of humanity and social welfare.
Eligibility	Candidates who have a Bachelor’s degree are eligible. Aspirants who have pursued Bachelors in Social Work (BSW) course or have experience in any related field are preferred.
Duration	2 years
Entrance Exams	Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Test Tata Institute of Social Sciences Entrance Test Punjab University, Chandigarh Entrance Test
College Options	Kerala University, Trivandrum MGU Kerala – Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus , Kollam Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi MSU – The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Christ University, Bangalore MCC – Madras Christian College, Chennai Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
Course Curriculum	Social Work Profession Social Group Work Social Case Work Community Organization Concurrent Field Work including Social Work Camp Concurrent Field Work including Study Tour Analysis of Indian Society Social Policy, Planning & Development Dynamics of Human Behaviour  Social Work with Rural, Urban and Tribal Community Study of Indian Economics Social Work Approaches for Social Development Study of Indian Constitution Social Work and Social Justice Social Work Research and Statistics Social Work Administration Personal & Professional Growth Concurrent Field Work including Case Studies Block Placement Women & Child Development   Labour Welfare & Legislation Criminology & Correctional Administration Human Resource Management Introduction to Disaster Management Medical & Psychiatric Social Work Communication and Counselling Concurrent Field Work including Summer Placement
Careers	Social Worker, Project Co-ordinator, Professor

Master of arts – mA in Social Work

	Master of Arts – MA in Social Work
About	This course provides students with the knowledge and skills that are essential for being an impactful social worker,
Eligibility	Candidates who have completed their BA degree under any registered University in Arts stream in Social work (B.S.W., B.A) and have scored 50% marks in the entrance exam
Duration	2 years
Entrance Exams	Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Test Tata Institute of Social Sciences Entrance Test Punjab University, Chandigarh Entrance Test
College Options	Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam Ansar Womens College, Thrissur, Kerala Central University of Kerala, Kasargod, kerala Loyola College, Chennai Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi
Course Curriculum	Semester I: Social Work: Theory and Practice, Social Work Research and Statistics, Sociology for Social Workers Semester II: Dynamics of Personality and Human Behaviour, Ecology, Environment and Social Work, Social Policy and Social Welfare Administration Semester III: Dynamics of Development, Contemporary Social Problems, Criminology and Corrections Semester IV: Community Health and Social Work, Population Dynamics and Gender Issues. Dissertation (Viva-Voce)
Careers	Non-Profit Organization, Medical Social Worker, HR Manager, Social Worker, HR Generalist, Program Coordinator, Assistant HR Manager, Senior HR Generalist, Sr. HR Manager, Executive Director