The Department of Social Work was established in 2003 to embrace the profession’s commitment to the values of human diversity and the dignity of all the individuals of society, with particular attention to the marginalized groups. The Department has five PhD and five MPhil qualified faculty members and is one of the leading departments of the University having rich faculty with diversified specializations in the field of social welfare, social policy, social gerontology, human rights, child labor, mental health, gender-based violence, feminization of poverty and social welfare of differently abled persons.
The vision of the department is to prepare future Social Work professionals who are culturally competent, acquaint with community-engaged practice, know persistent and emerging social problems of diversified groups and be in the lead of societal well-being through social policy and research.
Followed by profession’s commitment to the values of human diversity and the dignity of all the individuals of society; the mission of the department is to address systemic oppression and other forms of inequities with the goal of helping individuals and groups achieve their full potential by promoting inclusion, diversity and equity in our teaching and interactions with the community.
Our diverse and varied degree programs are designed to uplift research aptitude and instill skill based knowledge to cater the needs of job market.
At UOS we are proud of our accomplishments. Together, faculty, students and staff contribute to create an amazing experience. Here are just a few reasons why UOS is the top varsity in the province of Punjab, Pakistan.
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Our innovation in research is the true reflection of our distinguishing position as a higher education institution. We provide a pathway to our faculty and research scholars to bridge together laboratory research, commercial potential, and solution-focused innovation.
Our resourceful faculty, efficient in providing opportunities for research and mentoring, is devoted to enrich the institutional heritage of quality education, thus, creating a substantial academic experience for the students.
Living and working across the globe in myriad professional positions, our alumni are torchbearers of the integrity of our institution as well as an inspiration for the generations of students at Sargodha University.
“I have learned the skills, knowledge, and values of a Social Worker which are being utilized in community development projects. I am honored to be a part of this department. ”
“I have learned the skills, knowledge, and values of a Social Worker which are being utilized in community development projects. I am honored to be a part of this department. ”
“I am greatly honored to be a team player of the department where I along with my fellow students and teaching faculty are able to get hands-on experience of Social Work theory which will surely enable me to better understand the social risks in the indigenous community.”
“As a part of the Social Work department, I gained valuable knowledge through classroom learning and fieldwork practice.”