Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) Field Work I Syllabus - Mumbai University
This is the syllabus of the College of Social Work (Empowered Autonomous), Nirmala Niketan, which is the only college offering the B.S.W. under the University of Mumbai. The college has been autonomous since 2019-20 and empowered autonomous since 2024-25, so it sets this syllabus and conducts these examinations itself, and the degree awarded is still a University of Mumbai degree. The University last set a common B.S.W. paper of its own in 2019; this is the current document, amended in June 2026.
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Syllabus for Field Work - I
Learning outcomes
- CO 5 Orient oneself to the fieldwork agency's structure, functions, and target populations, demonstrating an understanding of its role within broader socio-economic and cultural contexts.
- CO 6 Analyze key social issues addressed by the organization, and evaluate the relevance and effectiveness of its interventions in response to community needs.
- CO 7 Establish and sustain purposeful professional relationships with individuals, groups, and communities, while engaging collaboratively with stakeholders within the organization.
- CO 8 Demonstrate teamwork and communication skills by actively participating in program planning and implementation, utilizing various media tools and approaches to support organizational goals.
Assessment
As per field work manual
Reproduced from Regulations and Syllabus of Bachelor of Social Work Degree (2023), Amended 2026, published by the College of Social Work (Empowered Autonomous), Nirmala Niketan, which is affiliated to the University of Mumbai and sets this syllabus itself. Wording is as printed in that document. This is a field work course: the college assesses it against the indicators above rather than by units, as per its field work manual.
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