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M.S.W Social Work

About the Department

Syllabus

M.S.W. Social Work

I Year II Year
Semester - I Semester - III
Social Work Profession Labour Legislation/ Urban Community Development/ Medical social work
Work with Individuals Human resource management/ Rural community development/ Mental health & social work
Work with Groups Field Work Practicum – III
Field Work Practicum – I Elective: Counseling / Social Work Intervention for environmental protection
Inter Disciplinary : Social and Psychological Foundations for Social Work Extra Disciplinary: Social Policy and Social Legislation / Human Rights
Soft Skill – I Soft Skill - III
Semester - II Semester - IV
Community Organization Organization Behavior & Organization Development/ Community Health/ Development Planning
Social Work Research and Statistics Industrial Relations & Labour Welfare / Psychiatric Social Work Practice / Entrepreneurship Development
Field Work Practicum – II Field Work: Practicum – IV
Elective: Disaster Management / Working with People Living with HIV/AIDS Project Report
Extra Disciplinary : Women and Development / Management of Organizations Soft Skills-4
Soft Skills-II Block Placement / Internship

Frequently Asked Questions

Social work is a professional degree course for those who have an interest in working with people, and in addressing social and community issues and problems. This profession has its own body of knowledge, code of ethics, practice standards, credentials, and a nationwide system of accredited education programs. It is a course which has been recognised all over the world.

The department offers both Under Graduation and Post Graduation programs. Master of Social Work is a Post Graduate programme comprising of two years with 4 semesters with field work practicum, an experiential component of the program, with observations of social agencies, hands-on learning and other experiential learning throughout the students’ academic career.

The eligibility for pursuing a Master’s degree is, graduation in any discipline, but the candidates having a bachelor's degree in Social Work (B.S.W. / B.A) or Psychology, Social Science, Sociology, Economics, Commerce, Life Science, Mathematics or any other related fields, get preference. 

Candidates can opt for specializations like, Medical & Psychiatric Social Work· Human Resource Management or Community Development.

The course module is comprehensive and has papers varying from social work profession, sociology, psychology, community development, law and research as Core Papers along with the Field Work Practicum. The course module for the second year is based on the specialisation opted. Refer the syllabus copy for more information

HCAS offers a wide range exposure to the students towards social work. We have a vast network with Governmental, Non-Governmental and International Non-Governmental Organisations for field work placements. Our Hallmarks are the International Study Trip and Memorandum of Understandings with various Universities abroad, offering International student internships, staff and student exchange exchange programmes. 

The students can be placed as social workers in many settings such as: 

  • Starting a Non Governmental Organisation

  • Medical / Clinical social worker

  • Psychiatric social worker

  • Gerontology social worker

  • Lobbyist

  • Case manager

  • Career Counsellor

  • Life Skills Trainer

  • Outreach Coordinator

  • Therapist

  • Counsellor of family / child / student / prisoner

  • School social worker

  • HR manager / Recruiter

  • Welfare Service provider

  • Fund raiser

  • Researcher

  • Professor

  • Civil Service Administration

  • Administrator in various settings

  • CSR Coordinator

  • Project Coordinator

  • Social activist

 

Yes. Our College is affiliated to University of Madras which is recognized internationally.

 

Social work is an internationally recognised profession and has immense opportunities to explore globally. The degree obtained will be a foundation for various international endeavours.