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Syllabus

B.S.W Social Work

 

I Year II Year III Year
Semester - I Semester - III Semester - V
Language-I Language – III Social Work Practice with Communities
English –I English – III Field work of Social Work
Social Work Profession Social Work Practice with Individuals and Groups-I Social Work Research and Statistics
Field Work – I Field work-III Field work-V
Sociology and its relevance for Social Work Economic and Political Systems and Processes Legal System in India
Non Major Elective-I/Basic Tamil-I Soft Skill - III Value Education
Soft Skills - I
Semester - II Semester - IV Semester - VI
Language-II Language – IV Management of Development Organisation
English –II English – IV Women Development –Issues and Concerns
Basic Intervention Processes and Techniques Social Work Practice with Individuals and Groups-II Field Work - VI
Field Work – II Field work-VI Group Project
Human Growth and Development (Psychology) Human Behaviours Extension Activities
Non Major Elective - II/Basic Tamil-II Soft Skills – IV
Soft Skills - II

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

Question Papers

Memorandum of Understanding

The Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Chennai signed an MOU with PAC University, Nairobi, Kenya on 10th November 2020. The MoU was virtually signed by Dr. Susan Marthandan, Director, Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Chennai and Prof. Margaret J Muthwii, Vice-Chancellor, PAC University. The other present were Dr. S. Thirumagan, Principal, HCAS, Dr. V, J. Philip, Deputy Director – HCAS, Mr. Samuel Sampath Kumar, Vice Principal-HCAS and Dr. R. Sakthi Prabha, Dean & Head, Department of Social Work, HCAS.

The two institutions agree to pursue cooperation to

  • Encourage exchange and visits in the categories of UG & PG students
  • Exchange information and materials in fields of interest of both the institutions
  • Joint supervision of Master and Ph.D. students
  • Joint training workshops, international conferences and publication of papers.
  • Student internship programmes

 

University of Madras Rank Holders

Gattupalli Balasai Arun G
Rank 10 Gattupalli Balasai Arun G
B.S.W Social Work
2018-2021
Gattupalli Balasai Kiran G
Rank 9 Gattupalli Balasai Kiran G
B.S.W Social Work
2018-2021
Abitha S
Rank 8 Abitha S
B.S.W Social Work
2018-2021
Thesiga D
Rank 4 Thesiga D
B.S.W Social Work
2018-2021
Praveen R
Rank 2 Praveen R
B.S.W Social Work
2018-2021
Divya R
Rank 1 Divya R
B.S.W Social Work
2018-2021

Alumni

Britto Joseph
Britto Joseph
(2016-2018)
Coordinator cum Counsellor
PAADHAI - Society for Underprivileged , Valasaravakkam
Logeshwaran.Y
Logeshwaran.Y
(2016-2018)
Medical Coordination
MIOT hospital Ramapuram
Mr. Rahul Gandhi
Mr. Rahul Gandhi
(2016-2018)
HR Executive
Vee Technologies Pvt LTD
K. Karthik
K. Karthik
(2014-2017)
Asst. Officer - HR & IR
J K Tyre & Industries Ltd, Chennai
M. Shylaja
M. Shylaja
(2014-2017)
Consultant in Journal Publications
NIEPMD, Chennai
Abhijeet Kumar
Abhijeet Kumar
(2014-2016)
District MLE Officer
CARE India, Bihar.
Kaushik Kumar Halder
Kaushik Kumar Halder
(2014-2016)
Counsellor
District TB Center Port Blair (Government Hospital)
Mr. Jugal Raval
Mr. Jugal Raval
(2012-2014)
Senior HR Executive
Microsoft, Chennai
Mugunthan Ganesh
Mugunthan Ganesh
(2012-2014)
HR Assistant
Gulf Spic General Trading & Contracting Company W.L.L, Kuwait
Mr. Delphin Sundar
Mr. Delphin Sundar
(2010-2012)
Senior Associate
Chrysalis

Frequently Asked Questions

Social work is a professional degree which equips the students to understand various methods, values, principles and practices of social work in different settings. It make students more confident, compassionate, creative and to be more socially responsible towards people in the society.

The department offers Under Graduation and Post Graduation in social work.

Bachelor of Social Work is a professional under graduate degree course, which aims at providing quality education in the area of social work. It is a three-year course consisting of six semesters with field work practicum, an experiential component of the social work program, with student observations of social agencies, hands-on learning and other experiential learning throughout the students’ academic career.

Students should have passed the Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary or equivalent examination, in any group with working knowledge of Tamil. Candidates from Boards other than Tamil Nadu State Board, CBSE, ISCE, Private study and Open Schooling must produce an Eligibility Certificate from the University of Madras.

The course module is comprehensive and has papers varying from social sciences, sociology, psychology, economics, political science, public health, community development, and law. The course module includes the Languages & English with Core Papers and Field Work Practicum 

Refer the syllabus copy for more information.

HCAS offers wide range of exposure to students towards social work. The students are given opportunities to undergo professional internship programme in well reputed social welfare organisations, both in private and Government sectors. As we have international MoUs we encourage and help our student to attend International student internships and summer programme.

As the BSW is a generic course, the students can get job opportunities such as:

  • Social worker in Non-Governmental Organisation

  • Project assistant in social projects under Government and Private Bodies.

  • Fund raiser

  • School Social Worker

  • CSR Executive

  • Social worker in health settings

  • Administration executive in organisations

  • Customer Support Executive

  • Jobs in Bank

  • Civil Services jobs

  • Defence and Police Services.

 

Yes. The degree is affiliated to University of Madras which is recognized internationally. The students can join various international social work forums which will help them to pursue higher education in abroad and understand both local and global perspective in social work.

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.