College of Management and Commerce

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & HUMANITIES

MASTER DEGREE IN SOCIAL WORK (M.S.W.)

Duration: 2 years, period of four semesters. (Admission open for the batch 2018-19)

Eligibility: The candidates who have passed B.A./B.Sc./B.Com/B.S.W./B.B.M degree

programme of Mangalore University or any other examination recognised by the

University as equivalent there to with 40% aggregate excluding languages.

About Master Degree in Social Work ( M.S.W)

Man is a social, psychological and spiritual individual responding to establish equilibrium

with economic, political and cultural milieu around him. The college of Social Sciences and

Humanities is envisioned to offer courses which would develop the students into socially

sensitive individuals and responsible citizens focusing on man as the centre stage of all

institutions that govern his social life. The college was founded in the year 2001 with the

introduction of Master of Social Work (MSW) two year post-graduate programme. Students

of professional social Work, have to apply theoretical frameworks and scientific orientation,

practice interventions with individuals within the environment, across the lifespan, and at

micro, mezzo and macro level. Along with this to prepare persons to recognize the influence

of research and policy development, understand the structure, mechanisms of oppression and

privilege, demonstrate the knowledge and skills to work with the people at risk, empower

populations to promote social and economic justice. The College offers excellent learning

atmosphere. Students are exposed to a variety of curricular, co-curricular and extra-curricular

activities that transform them into dynamic change agents who are able to make a difference

by their presence wherever they are. Students from different parts of the country and regions

who enroll in the college make it truly inclusive and multi-cultural. The college promotes

research in relevant fields of social science and offer Ph.D. programme in accordance with

the regulations of the University.

Special Features of the Program

Master of Social Work (MSW): Professional post graduation course, promote a sense of

social responsibility and commitment, offering preferential services to the marginalized

sections of society.

Preparing students: The Social Work course prepares students who are socially concerned

and competent to meet the social development and human rights promotion needs.

Theory and Field practicum: The MSW consists of theoretical leaning; field practicum will

help to practice skills to deal with the problems and research project.

Seminars and workshops: Organizing and participating in National-level seminars help

students develop skills in paper writing and presentation on various topics related to the

profession.

Internship/ Block field work: Practical work for three weeks in an agency or organization

based on specialization will help them to gain work experience during the course itself.

Opportunity to seek higher studies: the curriculum, the subject and the project work will

equip the students with the research skills, which will be useful for those who seek higher

education like M Phil and Ph D.

Three electives: Three electives are offered to MSW students- Personal Management and

Industrial Relations (PM and IR), Medical and psychiatric social work (MPSW) and

community development (CD).

Duel Specialization: Personal Management and Industrial Relations (PM and IR), and

community development (CD); Medical and psychiatric social work (MPSW) and community

development (CD).is provided.

Social activists and the policy makers: They can involve in the process of policy

development, create awareness among the general public to initiate present burning issues and

put pressure on the government.

Career Opportunities

Job opportunities at Industrial sector: Personal Management and Industrial Relations (PM

and IR), equips students with skills to work as officers in the areas of Public Relation

Officers, Human Recourse Development, Personal Management or Industrial Relations.

Medical and psychiatric social work (MPSW): This elective equips students to work in the

fields of Physical and Mental Health, Hospital setting, the Schools, Family Counselors,

Medical and Psychiatric fields, Nursing homes and Rehabilitation centres etc

Community Development (CD): helps develop professional skills to work for Community’s

Organizations and Development, Advocacy social action. Work for the vulnerable or

Marginalized groups, Government and Non Government Prganizations, Social Welfare,

Health Industry, National and International funding agencies, Projects, Corporate

Organizations, the Panchayat, Block District or State levels.

Programme Structure

First Semester Second Semester

1. Social Work - History and Philosophy 2. Social Case work

3. Social Group work

4 Organizational Psychology 5. Basic Computer Skills for Reporting

6. Field practicum (2 days in a week)

7. Communication skill & language

proficiency 8.Seminar and Group presentation

TOTAL 650 marks

1. Indian Society – Polity & Economy 2. Community Organization & Social Action

3. Social Welfare Administration

4. Social Research & Statistics 5. Basic Computer Skills for Reporting and

Research

6.Field practicum

7.Communication skill and language proficiency

8. Seminar and Group presentation

TOTAL 650 marks

Duel Specialization stream I - Human Resources development with Community Development

stream II – Medical and Psychiatric Social Work with Community Development

Third Semester Fourth Semester

1.Personnel Management & HRD

OR Medical Social Work

2.Management Concept

OR

3.Working with Children and Adolescence 4.Rural & Tribal Community Development

5.Citizen Participation and Local Self Government

6. Field Practicum (2 days in a week) 7.Summer Placement

8.Seminar and Group presentation

TOTAL 650 marks

1.Industrial Relations & Labour Welfare

OR Psychiatric Social Work

2.Labour Legislation

OR

Therapeutic Counseling 3.Urban Community Development

4.Field Practicum ( 2days a week)

5. Research Project (External Viva) 6. Placement training, case studies on the

research Topic

TOTAL 650 marks

MSW Students

MSW Batch 2018

MSW Alumni get-together

Industrial visit to Bangalore

Field practicum in the community and hospital setting, and CSR activities

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Dr. P.S. Aithal

M.Sc. (Phys), M.Sc.(E-Business), M.I.T. (IT), M.Tech. (I.T.),

Ph.D. (Physics), Ph.D. (Management), Post Doc. @ PRL,

Ahmedabad, Post Doc. @ CREOL, UCF, USA.

Experience = 28 years

Dr. Suresh Kumar P.M M.S.W., M. Phil., Ph.D. Experience=28years

Dr. I.C .Licyamma

M.S.W, Ph.D

Experience = 23years

(Dr.) Laveena D’Mello

B.A, M.S.W, M.Phil (Sociology), Ph.D.

Experience = 25years

Prof. Pradeep M.D.

L.L.B.,M.S.W., L.L.M.,PGDCP, M.A.(Ph.D.)

Experience = 10 years

Prof. Varun Shenoy

MBA

Experience = 12 years

SRINIVAS UNIVERSITY Srinivas Nagar, Mukka, Surathkal – 574 146, Mangalore, India (Samagra Gnana : Transforming Society through Comprehensive Education)

(PRIVATE UNIVERSITY ESTABLISHED BY KARNATAKA STATE GOVT. ACT NO.42 OF 2013)

(Approved by UGC New Delhi & Member of Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi)

Web :www.srinivasuniversity.edu.in Email: info@srinivasuniversity.edu.in

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (M.S.W.) (2 year – 4 Semesters program)

Eligibility: Pass in any Bachelor Degree of 3 or 4 years with not less than 40% marks.

Admission needs valid score in Entrance Test.

Unique Features :

1. Comprehensive credit-based curriculum.

2. Two weeks Orientation programme for fresh students.

3. Seminars and Group presenatation in all semesters to develop presentation skills.

4. Written and Oral Communication proficiency enhancement incorporated in curriculum

5. Mini projects in all semesters to improve analytical thinking among students.

6. NGO Internship

7. Programme/Event management included in syllabus.

8. Human Resource Management given focus.

9. Summer placement to gain additional exposure during year end vacation.

10. Basic Computer Skills are developed as part of the course requirement through

classroom training & evaluation.

11. Stage model of student development through value added MSW++ features.

12. Campus placement arranged periodically.

13. Well planned Academic calendar

14. Bridge course in preferred areas.

15. Vivekananda Study circle for spiritual and character building.

16. Counselling and Mentoring for weak students

17. Opportunity for obtaining Educational loan for economically weaker students

18. Periodic Seminars and Conferences

19. Innovation in examination system

20. Opportunity to pursue research

21. Conveniently located in the heart of the city

22. Xerox Centre and printing facility

23. ATM banking inside the campus

24. Study Material for all subjects

25. Experienced faculty

26. Cafeteria and Health centre

27. Extended hours for Library and Computer lab.

28. Free Wi Fi Internet

For Prospectus & Application form contact:

Secretary, A. Shama Rao Foundation, G.H.S Road, Mangalore. Phone: 0824-2425966

Principal, SIMS, Pandeshwar, Mangalore. Phone: 0824-2441022, 2411383

MSW PROGRAMME OF SRINIVAS UNIVERSITY

M.S.W. is a professional degree course envisaged to meet the demand for quality professionals who would have multi faceted abilities to manage people at work, support to overcome deprivation

and suffering, and develop healthy, self reliant communities. Employers seek graduates with

social work background for the task of man management because they better know the people and their problems. They are hugely in demand may it be hospital, school, correctional setting or

destitute homes and counseling cenres. M.S.W. programme of Srinivas University offers to equip

the students to match the expectations of jobs that they look for by adding value in its course inputs. Practical exposure through concurrent field work is supplemented by NGO internship and

industry internship. Mini research projects are incorporated in all semesters to enable students to

have hands on experience in scientifically analyzing social and corporate issues. Communication

skills and language proficiency are part of the curriculum apart from seminars and group presentations. Basic computer skills are taught and evaluated. Issues on Development and

Sustenance as an innovative subject is included in the curriculum. Project and programme

organizing abilities are developed to fit in with suitability for wider variety of jobs. Campus placement, alumni network, additional certificate courses, industry collaboration and best

infrastructure makes it a unique place to pursue MSW.

Course Structure :

First Semester Second Semester

1. Social Work - History and Philosophy

2. Social Case work

3. Social Group work 4 Organizational Psychology

5. Basic Computer Skills for Reporting

6. Field practicum (2 days in a week)

7. Communication skill & language proficiency 8.Seminar and Group presentation

TOTAL 650 marks

1. Indian Society – Polity & Economy

2. Community Organization & Social

Action 3. Social Welfare Administration

4. Social Research & Statistics

5. Basic Computer Skills for Reporting and

Research 6.Field practicum

7.Communication skill and language

proficiency 8. Seminar and Group presentation

TOTAL 650 marks

Duel Specialization

stream I - Human Resources development with Community Development

stream II – Medical and Psychiatric Social Work with Community Development

Third Semester Fourth Semester

1.Personnel Management & HRD OR

Medical Social Work

2.Management Concept OR

3.Working with Children and Adolescence

4.Rural & Tribal Community Development 5.Citizen Participation and Local Self Government

6. Field Practicum (2 days in a week)

7.Summer Placement

8.Seminar and Group presentation

1.Industrial Relations & Labour Welfare OR

Psychiatric Social Work

2.Labour Legislation OR

Therapeutic Counseling

3.Urban Community Development 4.Field Practicum ( 2days a week)

5. Research Project (External Viva)

6. Placement training, case studies on

the research Topic

CREATING INNOVATORS

Approved by UGC, New Delhi

TOTAL 650 marks TOTAL 650 marks

JOIN ABOVE INNOVATIVE MSW PROGRAMME WITH INDUSTRY RELEVANCE AND

JOB ORIENTED SYLLABUS TO RE-DEFINE YOUR CAREER ALTITUDE!!!

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