Programme Details
The Master of Social Work program at Vivek University is a pioneering initiative that integrates Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) with modern technology to redefine social work education. This unique curriculum blends India’s rich intellectual traditions, cultural heritage, and social philosophies with contemporary social work methodologies and digital advancements. It equips students with both traditional wisdom and cutting-edge tools like artificial intelligence, data analytics, and digital platforms, enabling them to address contemporary social challenges effectively.
The program fosters holistic learning through theoretical foundations, fieldwork, and research-driven projects while emphasizing practical application in real-world scenarios. With a multidisciplinary approach, industry collaborations, and alignment with NEP 2020, students graduate as culturally informed, technologically proficient, and ethically grounded professionals ready to create meaningful social impact in NGOs, healthcare, education, government, and CSR sectors.
Program Outcomes
- Critical Thinking and Professional Judgment: Apply theoretical knowledge to make a critical analysis, intervene using innovative frameworks and evaluate and follow up.
- Effective Communication: Engage in inter-personnel, behavioural change communication and be proficient in Information Communication Technology.
- Gender Sensitization, Social Commitment and Social Interaction: Work in teams and partnerships at local, national and transnational projects and settings with focus on gender equity and cultural sensitivity.
- Effective Citizenship: Engage in service learning and community engagement programmes for contributing towards achievement of local, regional and national goals.
- Ethics: To engage in social work practice as per National Association of Social Worker’s ethical framework.
Career Pathways
- Licensed Social Worker (LSW) / Community Social Worker
- Social Counsellor
- Child and Family Welfare Officer
- Healthcare Social Worker
- Community Development Specialist
- Policy Analyst
- NGO / Corporate Sector Manager
- Social Policy Researcher
- Government Social Welfare Officer
- Researcher
Further Education
- Ph.D. in Social Work / Allied Subjects
