Course Catalog of Social Works

Program Name: Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work

Awarded Degree:

Full Name: Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work

Abbreviation: BSS in Social Work

Degree requirement: Minimum CGPA 2.5 and minimum 135 credits

Semester wise Course Sequence

1st Semester (15.0 Credits)  

SW 101 Introduction to Social Work 3.0
SW 103 History and Philosophy of Social Welfare 3.0
SW 105 Introduction to Sociology 3.0
GED 101 English Language 3.0
GED 105 Bangladesh Studies 3.0

2nd Semester (19.0 Credits) 

SW 107 Theory in Social Work Practice 3.0
SW 109 Theoretical Perspective in Sociology (Part one Classical) 3.0
SW 111 Introduction to Economics 3.0
GED 117 Bengali Language 3.0
GED 109 Ethics : Theory and Practice or  

3.0
GED 111 Computer Fundamentals
GED 119 History of Emergence of Bangladesh 3.0
SW 110 Viva Voce 1.0

3rd Semester (18.0 Credits)

SW 201 Micro Practice of Social Work Methods 3.0
SW 203 Social Problems Analysis 3.0
SW 205 Principles of Management 3.0
SW 207 Statistics for Social Sciences I 3.0
SW 209 Theoretical Perspective in Sociology (Part two Contemporary) 3.0
SW 211 Social Legislation 3.0

4th Semester (19.0 Credits)

SW 213 Mezzo Practice of Social Work Methods 3.0
SW 215 Sociology of  Environment 3.0
SW 217 Social Policy and Program Planning 3.0
SW 219 Social Psychology and Human Behavior 3.0
SW 221 Statistics for Social Sciences II 3.0
SW 223 Human Biology 3.0
SW 210 Viva Voce 1.0

5th Semester (18.0 Credits)

SW 301 Macro Practice of Social Work Methods 3.0
SW 303 Human Behavior and the Social Environment 3.0
SW 305 Social Research (Qualitative Approach) 3.0
SW 307 Criminal and Social Justice 3.0
SW 309 Social and Cultural Anthropology 3.0
SW 311 Counseling and Social Work 3.0

6th Semester (16.0 Credits)

SW 313 Voluntarism and NGOs in Bangladesh 3.0
SW 315 Gender Issues and Women Development 3.0
SW 317 Child and Youth Development 3.0
SW 319 Social Research (Quantitative Approach) 3.0
SW 310 Viva Voce 1.0
One elective course from either group I or II or III 3.0

7th Semester (18.0 Credits)

SW 401 Globalization and International Social Work 3.0
SW 403 Social Work Field Education 3.0
Four elective course from either group I or II or III 12.0

8th Semester (12.0 Credits)

SW 405 Seminar (taken with Field Practicum) 3.0
SW 400 Field Practicum (480 Hours) 8.0
SW 410 Viva Voce 1.0

 

Elective Courses in the field of Specialization: Group I or II or III (15.0 credits)

 

Group I – Gerontology Studies (Total=15.0 Credits)  

Course Code Course Title Credits
SW 407 Gerontological Social Work 3.0
SW 409 Death and Dying 3.0
SW 411 Health Management for Elderly 3.0
SW 413 Public Policy and Aging 3.0
SW 415 Adult Development and Aging 3.0

 

Group II – Developmental Studies (Total=15.0 Credits)

Course Code Course Title Credits
SW 417 Economics of Development 3.0
SW 419 Social Change and Development 3.0
SW 421 Urban Planning, Development and Management 3.0
SW 423 Governance and Development in Bangladesh 3.0
SW 425 Rural Development of Bangladesh 3.0

Group III – Leadership and Management Studies (Total=15.0 Credits) 

Course Code Course Title Credits
SW 427 Organizational Behavior 3.0
SW 429 Strategic Management 3.0
SW 431 Management Information System 3.0
SW 433 Human Resources Management 3.0
SW 435 Project Management 3.0

 

Grand Total= 135