Sacred Heart College, with a long-standing commitment to social responsibility and community engagement, introduced the Bachelor of Social Work, (Honours) program in 2025, with the aim of building on this legacy and nurturing a new generation of social workers. The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) is a four-year undergraduate degree offered by the department of social work at Sacred Heart College, Thevara. The curriculum, aligned with the latest FYUGP syllabus, is designed to nurture empathetic, skilled and socially responsible professionals.

Why Choose BSW from SH?

• Legacy of Excellence: Established in1944, college has a long-standing commitment to
  academic excellence, social responsibility and community engagement.
• Values and Ethics: The program is deeply rooted in the core values of social work
  fostering a deep sense of commitment to social justice, equality and inclusivity.
• Holistic Education: combines field-based learning, deeply rooted in research and a
  broad choice of minors and multi-disciplinary courses.
• Service Learning: mandatory training and practice in civic engagement leading to
  service-learning certification.
• Strong Community Engagement: opportunities for internships and placements with
  local self-government institutions, non-governmental organizations and CSR projects.
• Placement Support: career guidance and professional grooming through the placement
  cell to facilitate student’s career advancements.

Major Specializations

Presently, the programme offers two specializations:

1. Medical and Psychiatric Social Work
2. Labour Welfare Social Work