Course Introduction
adambari Memorial College, building upon its 17 years of experience delivering a robust Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program and its significant involvement in the curriculum development and revision of Social Work programs at Purbanchal University (PU), proudly announces the commencement of its two-year, full-time Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program in January 2023.
This comprehensive MSW program is meticulously designed to cultivate highly competent professional social workers prepared to excel in governmental, non-governmental, public, and private sectors, both nationally and internationally. The curriculum addresses the evolving needs of Nepal while also equipping graduates with the skills to navigate diverse global contexts and work effectively with individuals, groups, and communities from various backgrounds.
Kadambari Memorial College is committed to developing cohorts of specialized social work professionals in Social Development and Child, Elderly, and Family practice, commencing with its inaugural 2023 cohort.
Graduates of this program will embody a lifelong dedication to upholding human rights, respecting human diversity, and advocating for social justice in their professional and personal lives. They will contribute to strengthening the social work profession, fostering a just, prosperous, and sustainable society.
Our Vision for MSW Graduates
Competent social work professionals graduating from this program can pursue diverse and impactful careers in:
- Government Sectors: Various ministries and departments (e.g., Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizens, Ministry of Social Development), municipal-level child rights committees, juvenile benches, social welfare administration.
- Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs): Community development agencies, child care organizations, elderly care facilities, family care and support centers, social movements, international humanitarian organizations, disaster response and recovery programs.
- Social Enterprises: Organizations with a social mission.
- Educational Institutions: Schools, research and advocacy institutes.
- Other Sectors: Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) projects, reconstruction and rehabilitation programs, de-addiction and rehabilitation centers.
Potential Roles Include: Community Organizer, Program Officer, Case Manager, Social Planner, Policy Advocate, Development Facilitator, Social Welfare Administrator, Child Protection Officer, Family Social Work Practitioner, and Research Professional.
Course Highlights
- Comprehensive Knowledge Base: Equipping students with a critical understanding of social work history, philosophy, core concepts, diverse methods, and ethical practices, while analyzing and relating global social work practices to the specific context of Nepal.
- Practical Application of Theory: Enabling students to effectively integrate and apply social work theories in practical settings, working professionally with individuals, families, groups, and communities within diverse socio-cultural and bio-psychosocial systems.
- Policy and Administrative Expertise: Preparing students for effective social welfare administration and policy practice, enabling them to deliver impactful interventions from mezzo and macro social work perspectives.
- Research-Informed Practice: Developing students’ capacity to engage in research-based practices and conduct independent academic research to inform and enhance social work interventions.
- Specialization in Social Development: Cultivating social workers with specialized knowledge, skills, and competencies in identifying problems, designing solutions, and implementing sustainable development models.
- Specialization in Child, Elderly, and Family Practice: Developing practitioners with family-centered holistic models for the care and protection of children and the elderly.
- Experiential Learning: Fostering critical analytical understanding through intensive social work practicum placements and social work camps.
Why Study MSW at Kadambari?
- Dedicated Focus on Social Work: Kadambari Memorial College stands as the sole college in Nepal exclusively dedicated to social work education and training.
- Extensive Experience: Leveraging 17 years of experience in training BSW graduates and significant involvement in developing and revising social work curricula for Purbanchal University.
- Strong Partnerships: Boasting a well-established network of over 100 partnerships with NGOs, development agencies, and local governments, providing invaluable field placement opportunities and collaborative projects.
- International Exposure: Facilitating collaborative field action projects with NGO partners and hosting international students for field practicum and faculty/student exchange programs, broadening perspectives and fostering global understanding.
- Expert Faculty: Our strength lies in our team of PhD scholars, experienced MSW graduates, and interdisciplinary teaching faculty committed to providing high-quality education.
- Student-Centered Pedagogy: Employing a student-centered, experiential, and project-based learning approach that ensures graduates are well-prepared for the demands of the professional field even before completing their studies.
Career Opportunities for MSW Graduates
Upon successful completion of the two-year MSW program, graduates will be equipped for a wide array of impactful career opportunities within governmental, non-governmental, and private sectors. They will also possess the skills and knowledge to establish their own social work ventures and NGOs.
Potential employment avenues include:
- Government Agencies: Ministry of Women, Children and Senior Citizen; Ministry of Social Development; Municipal Level Child Rights Committees; Humanitarian Aid Organizations; Disaster Response and Recovery Programs; Juvenile Benches; Child Homes; Child Correctional Centers; De-addiction and Rehabilitation Centers; Schools.
- Non-Profit Sector: Community-Based Organizations (CBOs), NGOs, and other non-profit organizations working with underprivileged populations across the country.
- Research and Advocacy Institutes.
Contact
- Shram Marg, Kathmandu 44600
- 01-4795051
- info@kadambari.edu.np
Brochures
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brochure for an easy to read guide on
all of the services offer.
*This is our old prospectus. New prospectus is being finalized.
ADMISSIONS
Eligibility:
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 40% marks or CGPA 2.0 (or equivalent) from a recognized university.
Selection Process:
- Written Entrance Exam
- Group Interview
- Individual Interview
Total Seats: 33
- Reserved for Kadambari BSW graduates: 7 seats
- Open competition: 25 seats
Course Fee Structure
- Total Fee: NPR 2,46,000 (including admission and semester fees)
- Scholarships: Available for deserving candidates.
Field Work and Practical Training
- Integrated field work internships (150+ hours)
- Rural Study Lab
- Study tours
- Participation in international social work conferences and symposiums
- Involvement in co-curricular activities and professional knowledge-building initiatives
- Furthermore, Kadambari Memorial College actively hosts and partners in international social work conferences and symposiums, providing students with opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange. Aspiring MSW students at Kadambari should be prepared for active engagement in co-curricular activities and for taking initiatives in advancing social work knowledge and advocating for the profession and academic discipline in Nepal.
Field Work and Practical Training
- You can apply online or collect the application form from our office.
- Application Form: Visit here
- First submit the MSW application form, then submit the scholarship form if applicable.
- History, Philosophy and Practice of Social Work
- Theoretical Foundation for Social Work
- Social Work Practice with Individual
- Social Work Practice with Group
- Sociology and Psychology for Social Work
- Academic Writing
- Field Work Practicum (150hrs)
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- Social Action and Advocacy
- Community Organization.
- Research Methods in Social Work
- Social Work Administration and Social Policy
- Human Rights and Social Justice
- Field Work Study Lab (Camp): Working with Communities.
- Common Course
- Seminar Issue on Social Work (common course)
- Social Work Block Field Practicum (Common Course) (Concentration specific)
Specializations (Any One From Four)
- Specialization I : Social Development
Global Social Work and Social Development
Development Project Management
Social Entrepreneurship and Development Interventions
Disaster Management
- Specialization II : Health and Development
Social Work in Health and Development
Health Psychology
Social Care &Action
Medical and Psychiatric Social Work
- Specialization III: Children, Elderly and Family
Family Across Life Course
Contemporary Family Issues of Children and Elderly
Working with Children
Working with Elderly
- Specialization IV: Youth and Community Development
Youth and Development
Municipal Welfare Administration
Social Entrepreneurship and Development Interventions
Working with Youth in Rural and Urban Community
- Concentration Specific Block Field Work Practicum final placement – (common course)
- Social Work Study Tour
- Social Work Research Dissertation (common course)
COURSES
Semester I
Semester II
Semester III
Semester IV
- History, Philosophy and Practice of Social Work
- Theoretical Foundation for Social Work
- Social Work Practice with Individual
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Social Work Practice with Group
- Social Action and Advocacy
- Human Rights and Social Justice
- Community Organization.
- Research Methods in Social Work
- Social Work Administration and Social Policy
- Social Work Administration and Social Policy
- Field Work Study Lab (Camp): Working with Communities.
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- Concentration Specific Block Field Work Practicum final placement – (common course)
- Social Work Study Tour
- Social Work Research Dissertation (common course)