The BS in Social Work at the Department of Social Work, University of the Punjab, Lahore is a leading undergraduate program designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and mindset required to cater to the welfare needs of the marginalized and vulnerable segments of the society and to address prevalent social problems. Through a mix of theoretical foundations including ethical guidelines, practical training, and real-world experiences, students will learn to design, launch, and sustain social interventions that bring positive change in the lives of individuals, groups and communities.

The objectives of an academic degree program are to;

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To prepare trained, qualified and skilled human resources for Social Welfare activities and Community Services for public and private social sector.

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To meet the regional and national shortage of high-quality Social Workers.

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To prepare high quality accredited social workers besides generating revenue for University of the Punjab.

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Different fields of practice and employment opportunities for the professionally trained Social Workers are as follows:

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Social Welfare, Women Development & Bait-ul-Mal, Government of the Punjab

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Ministry of Law, Justice and Human Rights, Government of Pakistan

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Ministry of Zakat, Government of Pakistan.

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Finance departments Govt. of Pakistan

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Chamber of Commerce

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Sustainable development policy institute (SDPI)

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Political Economy Research Institute (PERI)

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Ministry of Health, Government of Pakistan.

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Ministry of Population Planning, Government of Pakistan.

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Planning Commission of Pakistan.

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Youth Affairs Division, Government of Pakistan.

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Staff Welfare Organization, Government of Pakistan.

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Gender Reform Action Plan (GRAP)

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Health Department, Government of the Punjab, Lahore & Medical Colleges of Punjab.

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Child Protection & Welfare Bureau, Government of the Punjab.

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Local Government & Rural Development, Government of the Punjab.

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Labour Welfare Department, Government of the Punjab.

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Planning & Development Department Govt. of the Punjab.

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Social Security Department, Government of the Punjab.

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Forest Department, Government of the Punjab.

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Social Work Education in Universities / Colleges.

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Punjab Irrigation & Drainage Authority (PIDA).

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National / International Funding Agencies / NGOs including UNICEF, UNDP, UDHR, WHO, ICSW, BASAW,NASWA. Private NGO’s including, Akhuwat, Bunyad, Agahi, Paahchan, Kashaf etc

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Banks/Insurance Companies.

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WAPDA, PIA.

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Forces (Pakistan Navy).

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Heavy Mechanical Complex Taxila. NES PAK

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Academic Projections (The national/ international universities that have launched the similar program)

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Faculty (Five PhD Professors and subject specialist highly qualified faculty teaching in the Department)

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Physical Facilities (Lab and library facilities, Girls Common room and multiple facilities for the students.)

The Department of Social Work is firmly committed to impart knowledge and skill of social work and social welfare to the students through teaching, research and field work experiences. We are committed to the society for promoting social welfare through policy formulation, research, and training human resources to run social welfare programs. The primary purpose of the Department of Social Work in University of the Punjab is to provide yearly a group of trained social workers, equipped with the basic knowledge and skills to assist government and private agencies in the sound development of their welfare programs. These programs will require the services of social workers who possess many kinds of abilities.

The Department of Social Work prepares social work practitioners committed to social justice and to serving and empowering individuals, families, and communities. It contributes to the development and dissemination of social work knowledge and skills, and affirms professional values and ethics.

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To provide high-quality education and training in social work, and related fields, and to foster a culture of academic excellence and critical thinking.

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To empower students to become leaders in social welfare and social development sectors who can guide social welfare policy and practice in the local as well as global context.

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To engage with local communities, organizations, and stakeholders to promote social work, and community development, and to foster partnerships and collaborations.

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To promote research, innovation, and creativity in social work, and to develop new knowledge, models, and approaches that can inform practice and policy.

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To provide students with the skills, knowledge, and values required to become effective and ethical professionals in social work, and related fields, and to support their ongoing professional development and growth.