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Master of Social Work – MSW

Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW)

Master of Social Work (MSW) is a Two-Year Post-Graduate Degree Programme to be delivered in Four Semesters. The progamme is designed with a Programme Outcomes(POs) and Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs) based structure. 

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Admission begins
Oct 2023

The two-year Master of Social Work (MSW) Programme spread over four semesters consisting of Nineteen courses including Core courses, Elective courses, Open Elective courses (CBCS), Value added Courses, Practicum, Dissertation and Viva-Voce.

All the courses cover a total of 80 credits and each student admitted in this program will have to complete these credits in order to be eligible for conferring the Degree in Master of Arts in Social Work (MSW) from the Apex Professional University. In third Semesters the students have flexibility to choose two courses of their interest with a view to focus on specialisation. 

Program Outcomes

With the completion of the MSW programme, the students will be able to:
  • PSO 1Graduates of the program will be equipped with the skills and techniques necessary to drive meaningful social change within their communities and society as a whole, utilizing their acquired knowledge and experience gained over two years.
  • PSO 2Graduates will have a comprehensive understanding of various social issues through rigorous fieldwork, enabling them to identify and address the root causes of these problems. They will be adept at applying their theoretical knowledge in practical contexts.
  • PSO 3The program is designed to accommodate learners from diverse backgrounds in the social sciences, ensuring that they gain a holistic and interdisciplinary perspective on social issues and solutions.
  • PSO 4Graduates will demonstrate a sincere commitment to social development and will possess the skills to work effectively in a variety of settings and with diverse populations, enabling them to contribute significantly to societal improvement.
  • PSO 5The learners are expected to work with the NGOs and NPOs and also in the government department as social welfare officer etc.
  • PSO 6After successful completion of this course the students may opt for higher studies like Ph.D. They may also work in various social activities in collaboration with reputed NGOs as trainees.

Learning Methodology

DIGITAL LEARNING

Learners can find interesting learning materials on their own time. This includes recorded lectures, course handouts, and, where applicable, recorded lab content.

CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

Continuous Assessment includes graded assignments and quizzes, an exam at the middle of the semester, and a final exam.

CASE STUDIES AND ASSIGNMENTS

During the programme, carefully chosen real-world cases and assignments are talked about and used as problem-solving exercises.

PROJECT WORK

In the last semester, students can use what they have learned throughout the programme to work on a complicated real-world project. The learner is expected to show that they have understood the most important ideas they have learned over the course of the semester and that they know how to apply these ideas successfully.

Eligibility Criteria

For National Students
Bachelor Degree from a University/College/Institution is eligible for enrolment in the Master of Social Work Program with a minimum of 45% marks.

For International Students
The eligibility criterion for all programs for international applicants is a minimum of 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the prerequisite subjects for admission into the desired program

Fee Structure

The following fee schedule is applicable for candidates seeking new admission.

  • Application Fees (one time) : INR 750
  • Registration and Admission Fees (one time) : INR 7,500
  • Program Fees (per Year) : INR 18,000

The one-time Application Fee is to be paid at the time of submitting the Application Form through the Online Application centre.

The admission fee (one-time) and Program Fee (for the first year) are to be paid together once admission is offered to the candidate.  You may choose to make the payment using Netbanking, a debit card, or a credit card through the Online Application centre. Option to submit the fee using Easy-EMI with 0% interest and 0 down payment. Click here to learn more.

The Program Fee for subsequent years will only be payable later, i.e., at the beginning of those respective semesters.

 Any candidate who desires to discontinue the programme after confirmation of admission and registration for the courses specified in the admission offer letter will forfeit the total amount of fees paid. All fees are non-refundable.

Important: For every course in the programme, the University will recommend textbooks, students will need to procure these textbooks on their own.

Mode of Examination

Term End examinations are mostly scheduled on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. During these semesters, in addition to the Term End Examinations, there will also be Quizzes/Assignments conducted online on the Learning Management System (LMS) as per the course plan in which the students need to participate. In the final semester, the student will be doing a Dissertation or project as per the University’s guidelines.

Examination Mode Options applicable for students registered as external (private) students  

When registering for each semester, the University offers two exam options. However, Option 2 is offered at the University’s discretion, as explained below. The University must determine whether Option 2 is feasible before offering it. Students must choose one from the University’s options when registering for each semester. Two exam modes are described below:

Option 1Examinations at Designated Examination Centres

Students choosing this option will need to appear in person for the examinations at the University’s designated examination centres as per the examination schedule, instructions, rules, and guidelines announced before every examination.

Option 2Online Examinations

Students choosing this option can take the examinations online from any location, e.g., an office or home. However, the University may, at its discretion, choose not to offer this option, and in such a case, students will need to take the examinations as per Option 1, which entails appearing for the examination at any one of the designated examination centres. Also, to take an Online Examination, the student must possess a Laptop or Desktop system with Two Web cameras (one for the student’s frontal face view and a Second Web camera for the laptop or Desktop system’s full side view during the exam), a smart phone, and good internet connectivity. Please click here to refer to the complete details about the mandatory IT and Non-IT Infrastructure requirements for taking the online examinations. A student should choose this option only if the student is confident enough in the required mandatory IT Infrastructure and Non-IT Infrastructure to take the examinations under this mode. Students opting for online examinations would be required to log in to the University’s online examination platform as per the announced examination schedule and take the online examinations in compliance with the institution’s defined instructions, guidelines, and rules, which are announced before all examinations.

Important

While it will be the University’s endeavour to offer both of the above options for students to choose from at the time of registering for any semester, the availability of the online mode option may not always be feasible or assured, and the University, at its own discretion, could choose to offer only Option 1 as mentioned above. Also, keep in mind that the University is always trying to improve its examination system, so the mandatory IT and Non-IT Infrastructure requirements, instructions, guidelines, and rules for both of the above examination modes may change at any time at the University’s discretion. Any changes to requirements that the University announces must be followed by all students exactly.

Scheme of Examination

1st Sem

2nd Sem

3rd Sem

4th Sem

  • Origin and Development of Social Work
  • Professional Social Work: Indian Perspectives 
  • Basic Social Science Concepts
  • Social Work and Social Development 
  • Social Work Practicum and Supervision
  • Open Elective -I (To be chosen from other Faculty)
  • Case Work and Counselling: Working with Individuals
  • Social Group Work: Working With Groups
  • Community Organisation Management for Community Development
  • Social Work Practicum-I
  • Value added course-I
  • Social Work Practicum-II
  • Elective Courses (Choose any two of the following)
    • HIV/AIDS : Stigma Discrimination and Prevention
    • Women and Child Development
    • Disaster Management 
    • Introduction to Philanthropic Social Work
    • Open Elective -II (To be chosen from other Faculty)
  • Teaching and Research Aptitude
  • Dissertation
  • Viva-Voce
  • Value added course-II

How to Apply

1

Register Yourself

Fill out the Registration Form for Admission. The next step after registering is to click the verification link sent to your inbox. After clicking the link, you will be able to verify your eMail address, complete the online application for admission

2

Fill out applications online

This will enable you to select the programme of your choice. After you have chosen your programme, you will be asked to fill out your details in an online form and upload the necessary documents. Pay an application processing fee of Rs. 750 via Credit card, Debit card, UPI, or net banking

3

Download Application

Take the next step by clicking on ‘Download Application PDF Copy’. This will download a pdf copy of the application form to your computer. Take a printout of the downloaded Application Form and note down the Application Form Number displayed on the top-right corner of the first page. This Application Form Number should be referred to in all future correspondence with Apex Professional University 

4

Admission Offer Letter

Upon receipt of your online Application Form and all other enclosures, the Admissions Cell will scrutinise them for completeness, accuracy, and eligibility. Admission Cell will notify selected candidates by email within two weeks of submission of their application with all supporting documents. The selection status can also be checked by logging in to the Online Application Centre

5

Payment of Program Fee

Once admission is approved by the University, applicants will be provided with a link to pay their fees along with their admission offer Letter. Admission shall be cancelled if the applicant has not paid the fee within 10 days of the admission offer letter. On successful payment of fees, the applicant is granted provisional admission

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Verification of the Documents

The uploaded documents will be verified by the University in due course. If the documents the applicants sent in turn out to be fake, they will not be admitted, and the fee will not be refunded

Department Contact Info

Admission Department

NH-515, Pasighat Smart City
Arunachal Pradesh – 791102

+91 8800 838 839
ask@apexuniversity.edu.in

Mon – Fri 9:00A.M. – 5:00P.M.

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