IGNOU MSW Syllabus and Program Structure

Get the latest IGNOU MSW syllabus and complete program structure. Master of Social Work (MSW) comprises 66 credits covered through ten theory papers, one dissertation and two practical components. This programme is available both in English and Hindi. The list of courses is given below:

Course Code	Titles of the Course	Credits
First Year
MSW1	Origin and Development of Social Work	4
MSW2	Professional Social Work: Indian perspectives	4
MSW3	Basic Social Science Concepts	4
MSW4	Social Work and Social Development	4
MSW5	Social Work Practicum and supervision	4
MSW6	Social Work Research	6
MSWL1	Social Work Practicum-I (Practical)	10
Second Year (Compulsory Courses)
MSW7	Casework and Counselling: Working with Individuals	4
MSW8	Social Group Work: Working with Groups	4
MSW9	Community Organisation Management for Communit Developmenty	4
MSWL2	Social Work Practicum- II (Practical)	10
Elective Courses
MSWE1	HIV/AIDS: Stigma, Discrimination and Prevention	4
MSWP1	Dissertation (Project work)	4
	Total	66