Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) Field Work IV Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026

Learning outcomes

• CO 125 Critically analyze the problems and needs of individuals, groups, and communities, and apply appropriate social work methods in response.
• CO 126 Identify and effectively utilize community resources and services to support intervention strategies and client well-being.
• CO 127 Demonstrate process-oriented skills in working with diverse populations and participate in organizational administrative functions, including documentation of interventions.
• CO 128 Apply professional social work values and principles in practice, while engaging in self-directed learning and reflection through field instruction.

Outcome Goal

The student acquires knowledge and understands the organization, its philosophy, goals, administrative structure, and services. The student also develops an in-depth understanding of the problem situation and the persons the organization works with and can integrate the theory taught in class to the observations in the field.

• Independently collects information about the organization/clients by reading files and documents and use of appropriate fact-finding techniques like home visit, interview and observation.
• Can explore data sets and existing bodies of knowledge to assess the magnitude of the problem situation and makes a profile of the community/group/organization.
• Understands the link between the clients’ needs and the organization's services; and the role of other organizations working on similar issues.
• Analyses relevant welfare services/schemes/policies and systems. 1. Outline clients’ socio-economic indicators using agency’s information resources and existing data sets. 2. Write a brief comparative report on two more agencies working on similar issues. 3. Writes a brief analysis of relevant government schemes, books, and articles/films. Skills The student acquires skills relevant to the problem-solving process and develops administrative and communication skills that aid in the process.
• Understands and identifies simple intervention strategies concerning the problem situation.
• In consultation with the Faculty Advisor/Field Instructor/Field Contact independently intervenes in simple problems of individuals, families, groups, and communities.
• Performs administrative tasks.
• Plans and implements sessions for specific target groups.
• Prepares effective Information Education and Communication (IEC) material. 1. Mandatory Field Induction Workshop on methods of collecting information e.g., observation, listening and interviewing. 2. Carries out simple interventions with individuals, families, groups, or communities and writes a process report with learnings. 3. Creates a body of IEC material on a given topic. Professional Development The student shows responsibility and maturity about one’s role in the organization and awareness of self as an individual and as a professional.
• Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and commitment in taking up tasks and completing them on time. Is regular in Fieldwork, punctual, and accountable.
• Demonstrates the ability to introspect on one's actions and is aware of oneself, feelings, and body language when interacting with others in the field.
• Is aware of ways in which biases and cultural backgrounds, affect relationships and is aware of the differences that arise because of caste, class, culture, and religion
• Shows interest in organization work and practices cooperation in group activities.
• Shows consistency in taking up and completing tasks.
• Volunteers for special tasks.
• Shows awareness of one’s strengths and limitations while evaluating performance. Use of Field Instruction The student appreciates the role and instruction of the Faculty Advisor, Field Instructor, and Field Contact and seeks guidance for personal and professional growth.
• Takes initiative in planning, participating, and contributing to conferences by presenting observations/reflections during conferences. Brings forth experiences, issues, concerns, and plans during conferences.
• Maintains records of the conferences
• Takes up specific roles during the conferences.
• Regularly submits a plan of work and evaluates individuals and teamwork at the micro- level. Follows up on tasks /suggestions discussed with Field Instructor/Faculty Advisor.
• Able to identify/accept strengths and limitations and works on limitations to enhance functioning.
• Shows willingness to learn and reads relevant articles/books referred by the Field Instructor/Field Contact.
• Submit all the recordings regularly on the designated day and time and use recordings for growth and learning.