Master of Social Work program is abbreviated as MSW. MSW program can be pursued in regular as well as distance mode. There are several universities in India offering MSW through Distance Education/ Correspondence/ Online mode.
MSW Distance Education is a professional two-years postgraduate social-work program that deals with the aspects of professional social work practices at, micro, meso & macro level. The primary focus of this program is to impart understanding of socio-economic, political, environmental, health care and various other problems existing in the society and addressing them with the combined application of knowledge, research and strategy. This program is for those who want to become a trained social worker and practice social work for the upliftment of the poor and marginalized.
Distance MSW course is designed to train aspirants who are already working or desire to work for the betterment of the society. Distance MSW program offers an opportunity to study social work to those, who cannot join regular classroom program. This program is generally preferred by graduates having BSW degree. However, graduates from any discipline, wanting to pursue a career in social work field, can pursue this course.
Academic Qualification
Graduation from any discipline
Age Limit
No upper age limit
University Grants Commission
Association of Indian Universities
To help candidates already engaged in social work, in pursuing the course at their own pace and convenience.
To help students, who cannot afford to join regular classroom program, in pursuing the course.
To prepare dedicated, qualified & professional social workers.
To impart in students a sense of responsibility towards the betterment of society.
To help the aspirants in acquiring professional knowledge and skills required for solving real life problems.
To develop social skills that will help them in working with people and equip them with the ability of addressing social issues through practice.
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The Social work sector is for those people who feel a sense of responsibility towards the improvement and reformation of the society. Social work jobs are more about helping others. The jobs available in social work profession are quite different, as compared to the other job professions. However, there are variety of career options available after successfully completing MSW distance education.