Masters In Social Work Programmes

OUTLINE OF THE MSW COURSE

CURRICULUM FOR THE MSW PROGRAMME

During the first year , students have to undergo instruction in 6 Compulsory and 3 specialization Courses and during the second year, they have to undergo instruction in 3 compulsory Courses and five specialization Courses according to the selected specialization.

INFORMATION ABOUT SPECIALIZATIONS

Family and child welfare

This specialization qualifies graduates to work as social workers in institutions for women and children, Supervisors of integrated Child Development Schemes, as Family Counsellors in Family Courts and in a variety of development programs. The trainees will have to work with individuals and families in crisis, children in behavior problems and physically and mentally handicapped children and adults.

Labour welfare personnel Management and Industrial Relations

This specialization is concerned with human problems and dynamic situations in the Industry. It is an essential qualification for the post of Labour Welfare officers under the Factories Act, 1948. Students will be placed in Industrial organizations for the fieldwork during the second year of training.

Medical and Psychiatric Social work


This is an essential qualification for employment as Medical and Psychiatric Social worker s in General Hospitals and Medical Colleges. Students are placed for fieldwork in general hospitals, mental hospitals, child guidance clinics, de-addiction centers and social welfare departments of industries. Only those persons with an aptitude to work with the sick and willing to acquire knowledge of various physical and mental health problems may opt for this specialization.

Urban and Rural Community Development

This specialization equips social work graduates to work as Community Organizers, Supervisors and Project officers in community based organizations working with under privileged groups in rural and urban areas. Students will be placed in both rural and urban settings for fieldwork during the second year. They will be expected to develop a high level of motivation and skills to draw peoples participation in community work. Carried out by Government and non- Government organizations.