Quick Facts

Application Deadlines

• Fall: April 15
• Spring: November 1 (October 15 to be guaranteed a place on the BCA group flight)

Program Dates

Language of Instruction

English

Host University: School of Social Work at Roshni Nilaya

• Roshni Nilaya was established as the Institute of Social Service in 1960, offering a diploma in social work. It first began offering master’s courses in social work (M.S.W.) in 1967 and bachelor’s courses in social work (B.S.W.) in 1984.
• Roshni Nilaya has the highest possible accreditation in India and is affiliated with Mangalore University.
• With a total enrollment of about 430 students and small class sizes, the school provides an intimate environment for group work and teacher-student interaction.
• BCA students gain social work experience via a six-credit field placement course, supervised by a M.S.W. or Ph.D. in social work

Housing

Apartments

Great for Majors

Social work,international social work, sociology, psychology

Academic Calendar

BCA students arrive slightly after classes have begun, so you will start with a few make-up classes and then join the regularly scheduled classes alongside Indian students.

Housing

Apartments

Program Coordinator

Shanthi Lobo

GPA Requirement

2.6

Required Courses

• Social Problems in India
• Field Placement

Unique Opportunity

• Gain an in-depth view of India’s culture through service at a variety of Mangalore community organizations.
• Work 6 credit hours or 15 hours per week in a placement of your choice. Select from children’s rights, women’s rights, farmers, organic food producers and others as part of BCA’s Mangalore social work program located at the Roshni Nilaya School of Social Work.

Excursions and Activities

• The Kadri Manjunath Temple, dating back to about 1068 A.D., and the Mangaladevi Temple from which the city’s name is derived.
• Tour of the Sultan Battery built in black stones by Tippu Sulthan to prevent warships from entering the Gurpur River.
• Trips to Bangalore with its many churches, temples and shopping districts, and Mysore, an imperial city of palaces and lush gardens.
• Excursion to Cochin, a seaside town on the southwest coast of the Indian peninsula, renowned for its Chinese fishing nets.
• Trip to Goa, “Pearl of the Orient,” which offers beautiful beaches, world heritage architecture and the biodiversity of the Western Ghats.

Extra Educational Opportunities

In addition to 15 hours per week of field experience, students will meet bi-weekly to discuss their placement, make a presentation on
the differences between U.S. and Indian practices and write a final paper based on their field experience. Roshni Nilaya offers a range of courses allowing students to concentrate on their specific interests.