The Study Program of Bachelor of Social Development and Welfare is especially designed to give students in-depth knowledge and practical skills in the field of social development, with the main focus of developing community welfare in Indonesia. Having three study focuses – social policy, community empowerment, and corporate social responsibility – we aim to not only provide strong understanding of theoretical concepts and fundamental principles, but also to ensure that students are ready to apply such knowledge in real-life situations in order to support Indonesia in achieving greater welfare.
Our main objective is to create graduates who are ready to actively and meaningfully contribute to social development, and have strong humanitarian spirit, as well as skills in overcoming even more complex social challenges. We aim to not only share knowledge with students, but also shape them to be agents of change who are ready to make real and positive differences in society.
With warm embrace and support, we invite you to join us in this great journey of paving the way toward improved justice and welfare for all Indonesian citizens.
The Department of Social Development and Welfare, which is previously known as the Study Program of Social Welfare Sciences (Sosiatri), was established in July 1957 in accordance with Government Regulation No. 15 of 1957. In reference to the Decree of UGM Rector No. 100/P/SK/HT/2010, the name of the Study Program of Social Welfare Sciences was officially changed to the Study Program of Social Development and Welfare (PSdK). Furthermore, in accordance with Decree of Rector No. 809/P/SK/HT/2015, the Study Program of Social Development and Welfare became the Department of Social Development and Welfare in 2015. From the first day it was established and to this day, The Study Program of Bachelor of Social Development and Welfare has achieved excellent predicate for accreditation.
In order to meet graduation requirements, students of the Bachelor Program of the Department of Social Development and Welfare must have completed 149 credits of courses with the following course distribution:
TOTAL | 49 | 149 |
Course Category | Number of Courses | Number of Credits |
|---|---|---|
University Compulsory Courses | 5 | 20 |
Faculty Compulsory Courses | 7 | 18 |
General Elective Courses | 2 | 6 |
Department Compulsory Courses | 23 | 69 |
Department Elective Courses | 9 | 27 |
Elective Courses for Department Focus Studies | 3 | 9 |
The Department of Social Development and Welfare equips all of its students with interdisciplinary skills. The program aims to develop reflective and ethical professional capabilities having the capacity of being critical thinkers, researchers, team members, effective project managers, and impactful communicators.
The Department of Social Development and Welfare prepares students to be able to interact with all stakeholders, either private or public, who play their parts in development. The department also helps students to prepare themself to get into a long-term partnership network with fellow students, alumni, and partners, at local, national, or international level. Students work together for the fair and sustainable social development, and are involved in research, consultation, and practicum to develop social policy, community empowerment, and corporate social responsibilities.
In general, the career path students can choose include working for institutions among others:
Most graduates of the Department of Social Development and Welfare are now involved and play major roles in many areas, including:
The followings are some positions held by our graduates in various working areas:
Professional/Private/Global Sector
Graduates of the Department of Social Development and Welfare have worked in many professional or private sectors, at the local, national, or global level as:
Non-Governmental Organization
Graduates of the Department of Social Development and Welfare have played major roles in many International Agencies and NGOs, such as:
Sociopreneur and Entrepreneur
Graduates of the Department of Social Development and Welfare have become sociopreneurs/entrepreneurs who develop social business based on local potentials. The following are graduates having role as sociopreneurs/entrepreneurs:
Academics
Graduates of the Department of Social Development and Welfare work in academic institutions and have come up with many forms of study on social development, and have been able to formulate proper recommendations in order to initiate social changes that lead to welfare. Today, our graduates have been involved in policy think-tank, as well as education and research institutions. The followings are some positions held by our graduates:
State Official
Graduates of the Department of Social Development and Welfare have worked for government institutions, from district/municipality, province, to national level. The followings are some departments (government institutions) our graduates have been working for:
The followings are some positions held by graduates of the Department of Social Development and Welfare:
