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Master of Social Work

The course focuses on areas such as social welfare policies, human rights, counseling, community organization, and social justice.

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The Department of Social Work established its Post Graduation in the year 2010. The Department is keen to equip professionalism at its best to the students through wide range of avenues, exposure, network and activities. The students are well-trained to execute a range of social work activities in Non-Governmental Organizations, corporate and hospitals. The social work training program includes lectures, seminars, research and concurrent and Block field training. Our students are encouraged and given opportunities to present and publish papers in international and national conferences, workshops, seminars and webinars to enrich themselves with wide range of knowledge and research possibilities. The Department has signed MoUs with various International and Intercontinental Universities like Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand and Kenya. This brings opportunities for doing an international internship and short-term course for the students. The department also has a student forum called STEPS.

The Department recognizes society as an organic entity and thus several intervention programs help in nourishing and transforming the students as responsible citizens of this country. It brings countless opportunities to make difference in oneself and society.

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MSW graduates can work in NGOs, hospitals, schools, government agencies, mental health centers, correctional facilities, and community development organizations.

Opportunities exist in areas like medical and psychiatric social work, child welfare, family and marriage counseling, addiction recovery, and disaster relief.

Graduates can pursue further studies (M.Phil. or Ph.D.) and work as lecturers, researchers, or training professionals in academic and training institutions.

MSW professionals play crucial roles in counseling, mental health advocacy, and rehabilitation programs for individuals dealing with trauma, abuse, or addiction.

International organizations like WHO, UNICEF, and UNDP offer opportunities for qualified social workers in global development and humanitarian work.

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Syllabus

Semester- I

Social Work Profession
Work with Individuals
Work with Groups
Field Work Practicum – I
Inter Disciplinary : Social and Psychological Foundations for Social Work
Soft Skill – I

Semester- II

Community Organization
Social Work Research and Statistics
Field Work Practicum – II
Elective: Disaster Management / Working with People Living with HIV/AIDS
Extra Disciplinary : Women and Development / Management of Organizations
Soft Skills-II

Semester- III

Labour Legislation/ Urban Community Development/ Medical social work
Human resource management/ Rural community development/ Mental health & social work
Field Work Practicum – III
Elective: Counseling / Social Work Intervention for environmental protection
Extra Disciplinary: Social Policy and Social Legislation / Human Rights
Soft Skill – III

Semester- IV

Organization Behavior & Organization Development/ Community Health/ Development Planning
Industrial Relations & Labour Welfare / Psychiatric Social Work Practice / Entrepreneurship Development
Field Work: Practicum – IV
Project Report
Soft Skills-4
Block Placement / Internship

Semester- V

No subjects available for Semester 5

Semester- VI

No subjects available for Semester 6

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S Punithavathi

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Still Have Doubts

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why to choose Social Work as a career alternative?▼

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.

2. What are the courses offered by the Social Work Department?▼

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.

3. What are the eligibility criteria to join Master’s in Social Work at Hindustan College of Arts & Science?▼

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.

4. What is the course module like and what topics are covered?▼

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

5. How different is the course offered at HCAS compared to other colleges?▼

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.

6. What kind of job prospects does a student get when doing the course?▼

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

7. Is the degree awarded by the college recognised internationally?▼

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.

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Mrs. VEERALAKSHMI S

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