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Bachelor of Social Work

The B.S.W Social Work program course focuses on developing the knowledge, skills, and ethical foundations needed to support individuals, families, and communities facing various challenges such as poverty, abuse, addiction, mental health issues, and social injustice.

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The Department of Social Work was established in 2018, under the affiliation of the University of Madras with an undergraduate course, Bachelor of Social Work. Today, the Department widens its array through the post-graduate course in Social Work. At the undergraduate level, the objective of this programme is to prepare the students to cater to the needs of the community through its pragmatic approach of learning. Hence, the department advocates not only the professional growth of students but also encourages them to be a responsible individual. Apart from the state and rural level exposure, the students are trained to expertise in the international forum with the internship programmes in Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. The department periodically conducts various workshops, conferences, webinars and guest lectures to hone the skills of the students.

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    Career Opportunities, Social Worker, Case Manager, Community Outreach Worker, Child Welfare Officer, Mental Health Counselor, Substance Abuse Counselor & Human Resource Officer

    Higher Education and Specialization- Master of Social Work (MSW), Ph.D. in Social Work

    Work Sectors- Government and NGOs, Hospitals and Healthcare, Schools and Educational Institutions, Correctional Facilities, International Organizations (UNICEF, WHO, Red Cross)

    Research Assistance

    Medical Social Worker

    Skill Development

    Add-on Courses

    Smart Work Technology

    AI & Social Work Interventions

    AI & Social Work Research

    Ai & Social Work Practice

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    Syllabus

    Semester- I

    • Language-I
    • English –I
    • Social Work Profession
    • Field Work – I
    • Sociology and its relevance for Social Work
    • Non Major Elective-I/Basic Tamil-I
    • Soft Skills – I

    Semester- II

    • Language-II
    • English –II
    • Basic Intervention Processes and Techniques
    • Field Work – II
    • Human Growth and Development (Psychology)
    • Non Major Elective – II/Basic Tamil-II
    • Soft Skills – II

    Semester- III

    • Language – III
    • English – III
    • Social Work Practice with Individuals and Groups-I
    • Field work-III
    • Economic and Political Systems and Processes
    • Soft Skill – III

    Semester- IV

    • Language – IV
    • English – IV
    • Social Work Practice with Individuals and Groups-II
    • Field work-VI
    • Human Behaviours
    • Soft Skills – IV

    Semester- V

    • Social Work Practice with Communities
    • Field work of Social Work
    • Social Work Research and Statistics
    • Field work-V
    • Legal System in India
    • Value Education

    Semester- VI

    • Management of Development Organisation
    • Women Development –Issues and Concerns
    • Field Work – VI
    • Group Project
    • Extension Activities

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    Our Faculty Members

    Dr. R. Sakthi Prabha

    Dr. R. Sakthi Prabha

    Dean & Head of the Department
    Mr. Jai Prakash

    Mr. Jai Prakash

    Assistant Professor
    Dr.Pandab Hansda

    Dr.Pandab Hansda

    Assistant Professor
    Mr. S. Narendran

    Mr. S. Narendran

    Assistant Professor
    Mr.Kumaran S

    Mr.Kumaran S

    Assistant Professor
    Mrs . Divya

    Mrs . Divya

    Assistant Professor
    Mrs.Lourdu Sofia J

    Mrs.Lourdu Sofia J

    Assistant Professor

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    Tamil University, Thanjavur

    Tamil University, Thanjavur

    National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD), Chennai

    National Institute for Empowerment of Persons with Multiple Disabilities (NIEPMD), Chennai

    Huachiew Chalremprakiet university, Thailand

    Huachiew Chalremprakiet university, Thailand

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    1. Why to choose Social Work as a career alternative?
    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.
    2. What are the different courses offered by the Social Work Department?
    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.
    3. What are the eligibility criteria to join Bachelor of Social Work course at Hindustan College of Arts & Science?
    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.
    4. What is the course module?
    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.
    5. How different is the course offered at HCAS compared to other colleges?
    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.
    6. What kind of jobs does a student get when doing a this course?
    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.
     
    7. Does the degree awarded by the college recognised internationally?
    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.
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