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Our Approach

Global Education, Global Acceptance

Practice Oriented Profession.
Rigorous Field Work Practicum to Enhance Students’ Abilities.
Best Placement and Career Guidance.
Opportunities to Work at National and International Platforms.
Provides Extensive Research Culture.

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Programme Details

2 Years
Programme

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Programme Overview

Post Graduate Degree in social work prepares students to work in multiple fields by providing them with the necessary training and skills that help people to improve their living conditions. Social work is a practice-oriented professional course that aims to help communities and societies to develop a focus on promoting social justice and on redressing social and economic disadvantages. The MSW programme offers specializations in Community Development, Human Resources, Family and Child Welfare, and Medical and Psychiatric Social Work for better career prospects. Apart from classroom teaching the students shall undergo Concurrent Fieldwork and Block Placement according to their area of specialization which helps the students to acquire more practical knowledge in that particular field. The Masters of Social Work course consists of two years of full-time university-level study. It aims to prepare students for effective professional practice as social workers in the social and community service sectors. The general objectives of the curriculum are associated with the liberal arts component of the MSW Course, which in time sequence precedes the professional component of the MSW course.

Programme Educational Outcomes

Promote self-awareness skills, empowerment skills, skills in culture-sensitive methods
Promote social justice through field-based knowledge
Build awareness of various social welfare organizations, and work for development at the micro, meso, and macro levels
Conduct research with appropriate supervision and consultation, disseminate research findings for student‘s personal and professional development

Programme Outcomes

Practical Knowledge: Gather practical knowledge and experience through exposure to the concerned field
Social Responsibility: Develop a sense of responsibility, create awareness among the masses
Communication skill: Enhance skills for interpersonal communication
Professional ethics: Acquire knowledge of professional ethics
Assessment Skills: Engage, Assess, Interview, and Evaluate individuals, families, groups, organizations, communities

Programme Specific Outcomes

Develop and train social workers through the integration of theory and practice
Develop leadership skills through practical exposure in organizing camps and programmes
Develop the professional ability to practice in diverse social work settings to address contemporary issues
Inculcate values of enquiry and research, develop problem-solving and decision-making abilities

Odd Semester

This is the programme's first semester.

Courses for this semester

INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION

Course Overview

The course provides a basic understanding and an overview of the professional social work. It further provides an in-depth knowledge on the historical evolution of social work profession, its different branches, professional values and ethics into practice. The course further aims to provide both national and international perspectives of social work profession. The course contains classroom lectures, assignment, group discussion and individual presentation, etc.

Course Outcomes

Learn about the Concepts, Basic Values and Philosophies of Social Work
Understand the social work profession, its traits and challenges
Explore the current trends of practices and fields of social work in this 21st century

SOCIAL CASE WORK

Course Overview

The course provides theoretical knowledge on the concept of social case work and its application. It provides an overview of case management techniques, supervision and therapies to deal with individual problem. This course contents class room lectures, individual and group assignment, demonstration on case management and group discussions.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate familiarity with Casework processes, tools and techniques and their Application in Professional Social Work Practice
Develop skills of Observation, Listening, Interviewing and Home Visits, Rapport Building, Resource Mobilization and Recording
Understand the process involved in social work in individualized situations.

SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH COMMUNITIES

Course Overview

The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the theory and practice of community organization. The course is a foundation of offering macro practices concentrating community organization management and policy evaluation practices. It contains lectures, demonstrations, assignments, individual and group discussion, presentations, etc.

Course Outcomes

Learn about the concepts community and community organization as a method of social work
Gain knowledge about the elements of community organization in Working with communities
Develop critical understanding of roles and responsibilities of the trainer as community organizer, roles of the agencies and communities

ORIENTATION VISIT & CONCURRENT FIELDWORK I

Course Overview

The basic aim of the course is to introduce the concept of fieldwork in social work profession. The student will learn about the various organizations working for the community and understand the problems/issues in the community. The student will undergo orientation visits of various GOs, NGOs, CBOs etc along with community visits.

Course Outcomes

Develop the skills of Documentation and Reporting of Orientation Visits.
Determine which approaches work in practice and how they must be adapted to specific situations.
Understand the effect of the organizational context on professional practice while developing skills in agency-based social work.

EFFECTIVE ENGLISH

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to develop analytical skill among the students and enhance their proficiency in the English language use. It introduces the students to various types of sentences used in different situations. Students will learn to ask questions, make connections among multiple texts and improve their comprehensive skills.

Course Outcomes

This course will enable students to analysis and identify the different types of sentences.
Learners will be able to integrate the skills of reading and speaking in professional communication.
Dress code Etiquette sessions will boosts their confidence and morals.

PSYCHOLOGY OF THE HUMAN MIND AND BEHAVIOUR

Course Overview

The course aims to introduce the students about the concept of human mind and nature behaviour. The course contents are covered with certain questions related to human mind, development and various human behavioural processes. It will further help to learn about the personality traits those moulds individual behaviour.

Course Outcomes

Take up survey methods for understanding the basics of human behaviour.
Gather information on human growth, different stages of development relevant to social work practice.
Learn about human behavioural processes, personality and theoretical approach.

MOOCS CE I

Course Overview

MOOCS CE I is provided through Coursera Platform, which is an online course where students are allowed to take course/ courses per semester on the basis of the hours with relevance to the credit. The courses are provided from the international universities across the world. During the courses, students have to submit assignments, quizzes.

Course Outcomes

Gain information or knowledge from global level top universities
Gain insights from different perspectives
Exposure to different ways of learning platform

MINI RESEARCH ( REVIEW OF LITERATURE-R1)

Course Overview

This course is designed to train students in the conduct of a systematic literature review and developing the skills to conduct a review built on the framework of evidence-based practice, an increasingly important standard in the arena of literature reviews. This course combines didactic classroom sessions with substantial project work to create a systematic literature review. Students will be taught how to perform each step in a review and will then be expected to apply it to a topic of their choosing. They will get feedback at each stage in the process. The final deliverable for the course will be a systematic literature review.

Course Outcomes

Learn the concept and importance of Research in Academics
Understand how to critically read and assess research papers and reviews.
Learn to identify the relevant textbooks, reviews, papers and journals for their research topics.

Even Semester

This is the programme's second semester.

Courses for this semester

INDUSTRIAL VIVA (MSW)

Course Overview

The course aims to enhance the communication skills, personality and boost confidence of the students in facing the interview. The course comprises of a viva-voce in which comprehensive questions are asked relevant to the subject. An external examiner will be invited and the student will be assess on the basis of the performance in the viva-voce.

Course Outcomes

Develop the personality of the students.
Improve communication skills of the students.
Learn to balance confidence with humility

SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH GROUPS

Course Overview

The main goal of this course is to create awareness about the specific characteristics of Group Work and its contributions as a method of social work intervention.

Course Outcomes

Develop practical understanding of application of the group work method in various practice settings.
An understanding of various theoretical frameworks and their applications for group work practice.
Develop new approaches in resolving group differences.

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND STATISTICS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS

Course Overview

The main goal of this course is the develop a scientific attitude among the students. It also enables the student to understand the importance of social work research.

Course Outcomes

The student will develop a scientific aptitude.
The student will learn the importance of social work research as a method.
The student will carry out a research study.

SOCIAL PLANNING, PUBLIC POLICY AND GOVERNANCE

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to enable students to gain knowledge about the concept and process of social planning and public policy. It also teaches the students about the evolution of social planning and policies in India.

Course Outcomes

Understand the approaches to Social Policy.
Gain knowledge about Constitutional Position of planning in India.
Discuss and distinguish between policy, decision, plan, goals, policy analysis, and policy advocacy.

LEGAL SYSTEM IN INDIA AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Course Overview

The course is designed to introduce the students about the Indian Constitution and its salient features, they also learn about different basic procedures of any legal action. It also provides a clear idea about the different legislation is related to various vulnerable groups in India.

Course Outcomes

Understanding the importance of Legal system in India.
Gaining knowledge about legislations pertaining to Social Welfare
Acquiring the concepts of Legal Rights.

SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE IN NORTH EAST INDIA

Course Overview

The courses is designed to provide a platform for the students to understand the nature of challenges and issues that create developmental issues of North East India.

Course Outcomes

Learner will able to gain an understanding on the current trends of the demography and its trends in NE India
Learner will able to get an idea on the issues and challenges of NE India.
It will help the learners to apply knowledge and skills of social work practice in addressing the issues of NE region of India.

CONCURRENT FIELDWORK II AND RURAL CAMP

Course Overview

The course is designed to enable the students to know about the organisation in which they are placed in, the community in which the organisation is working, initiatives taken by the Organisation for the betterments of the community, the beneficiaries and the nature of beneficiaries.

Course Outcomes

Develop the skills of Documentation and Reporting of Field Work.
Determine which approaches work in practice and how they must be adapted to specific situations
Understand the effect of the organizational context on professional practice while developing skills in agency- based social work

E-LEARNING

Course Overview

Course Outcomes

Develop the personality of the students.
Improve communication skills of the students.
Learn to balance confidence with humility

Odd Semester

This is the programme's third semester.

Courses for this semester

INDUSTRIAL VIVA (MSW)

Course Overview

Course Outcomes

Develop the personality of the students.
Learn to balance confidence with humility
Improve communication skills of the students.

SOCIAL WORK WITH CHILDREN AND YOUTH

Course Overview

The course provides theoretical knowledge on the concept of social work with children and youth. It is a specialization course. It provides an overview of child issues and social work intervention in the well - being of children and youths. This course contains class room lectures, individual and group assignments.

Course Outcomes

Understand the concepts and rights of children and youth
Learn the different issues faced by children and youth with special reference to India
Gain knowledge on various Youth Services in Rural Areas of India

SOCIAL WELFARE ADMINISTRATION & NGO MANAGEMENT

Course Overview

The course aims to help the students understand the development of Social Welfare organizationsand also the policies and procedures Involved in establishing and maintaining Human service organisations.

Course Outcomes

Understand the Meaning and Concept and Principles of Different Types of Non-Profit Organization.
Gain Knowledge about Logistic Framework Analysis.

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK

Course Overview

The purpose of this course is to provide knowledge on different health policies and about the changing concept of community health care.

Course Outcomes

Understand the problems of health.
Gain knowledge on the role of Medical Social Worker in Health Care System
Understand the concept of Health Education.

RURAL & TRIBAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Course Overview

The course provides theoretical knowledge on the concept of Rural and Tribal Community Development. It provides an overview of Panchayati Raj and Land Reform Issues. This course contains class room lectures, individual and group assignment.

Course Outcomes

Understand the Rural and Tribal Communities
Learn land disputes in rural settings of India
Understand the dynamics of Rural Industrialization

LIVELIHOOD AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Course Overview

The course provides theoretical knowledge on the concept of Sustainable Development and Livelihood. It provides an overview of .This course contains class room lectures, individual and group assignment.

Course Outcomes

Understand the concept of Sustainable Development
Understand the dynamics of Rural Livelihood in India
Understand the approaches to Sustainable Development

MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK-I

Course Overview

The main aim of this course is to help the student understand the concept of health, hygiene and medical social work. It also sheds light on the development of medical social work and its application in various contexts.

Course Outcomes

Able to demonstrate familiarity with Medical Social Work and the roles, skills and functions of medical social workers for enhancing health and wellbeing.
Able to develop a holistic approach on Health and Hygiene and the Psycho- Social Problems seen in medical setting.
Able to gain knowledge on various health policies and legislations.

HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATION

Course Overview

The course is designed to impart knowledge on the meaning, nature and scope of hospital administration and also enables the student to learn about the planning process of a hospital.

Course Outcomes

Understand the modern hospital classification.
Gains knowledge on the Staffing Process in Hospitals.
Understand the different departments required in hospitals

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Course Overview

The course provides theoretical knowledge on the concept of human resources management. It provides an overview of management and development of human resources in Industrial setting. This course contains class room lectures along with individual and group assignments.

Course Outcomes

Know the concepts of human resources management and personnel management
Know the meaning, types and methods of Recruitment and Selection
Learn the concepts of Performance Appraisal, Wage and Salary Administration

INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS

Course Overview

The course provides theoretical knowledge on the concept of Industrial relations. It provides an overview of Trade Unions, Industrial Disputes and Collective Bargaining in Industrial setting. This course contains class room lectures along with individual and group assignments.

Course Outcomes

Learn the meaning and concept of Industries and Industrial Relations
Gain knowledge on the importance of Trade Unions
Learn the necessity and importance of Collective Bargaining

CONCURRENT FIELDWORK III AND STUDY TOUR

Course Overview

The course is designed to enable the students to know about the organization in which they are placed in, the community in which the organization is working, initiatives taken by the organization for the betterment of the community, the beneficiaries and the nature of beneficiaries. The student will also go for Study tour, visiting various, communities, NGOs across the country.

Course Outcomes

Develop the skills of Documentation and Reporting of Field Work.
Determine which approaches work in practice and how they must be adapted to specific situations
Understand the effect of the organizational context on professional practice while developing skills in agency- based

DISSERTATION PROPOSAL

Course Overview

The dissertation proposal course is consisting of formulation of research topic, designing methodology and pilot study for preparation of tools and finalization of research areas. At the end of the semester, students have to present their research proposal/research idea before the expertise and will be evaluated based on In-Semester and End-Semester examination. Based on their assessment, the expertise will approve the proposal to be continued in the 4th semester.

Course Outcomes

Able to understand how to initiate and conduct research.
Able to understand research skills of identifying and selecting topic for research
Able to develop skill of doing literature review and data collection and accompanying drawbacks

SOCIAL WORK WITH FAMILY

Course Overview

The course provides theoretical knowledge on the concept of social work with family. It is a specialization course. It provides an overview of family issues and social work intervention in the well - being of Families through therapies and counselling. This course contains class room lectures, individual and group assignments.

Course Outcomes

Understand the concepts and evolution of Family and Marriage
Learn the diversity of families.
Understand the various issues concerning family

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A-CONNECT is an inhouse social media and a “know your university better” kind of platform. This app provides you all the data regarding your course handout, lesson plans, question banks, e- journals, recorded videos of classes with the YouTube links and necessary external links. This platform is a user-friendly application where one can access the details of admission and examination procedures, results, deadlines and in fact one’s own graph with the reference of E-grade sheet.

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