Master of Social Work (MSW)
The Master of Social Work (MSW) is a master's degree in the field of social work. The postgraduate program in social work aims to provide students with a solid conceptual framework and a theoretical foundation of social work practice. In addition to the academic content, students are required to undertake field work practicum in all semesters to develop skills in dealing with human relations and problem solving. Through these academic and training programmes, students are prepared for a career in professional social work.
Aim
To build the candidates catering to the demands for professionally trained social workers to work as social development professionals.
Objectives
- To educate the students on the theoretical understanding of social work and application of the methods.
- To train students for advanced social work practice and leadership roles.
- To prepare the students to develop and use research in the field of social work
- To develop and apply practice in the context of different culture.
- To change the environment in favour of individuals growth and development.
Job Opportunities
- Medical Social Work
- Psychiatric Social Work
- Human Resource Development
- National Rural Health Mission
- National Health Mission
- ICDS
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Social Work Teachers
- School and Career Counselors
- Family welfare
- Health care Social Workers
- Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists
- Health Educators
- Mental Health Social Workers
- Substance Abuse Counselors
- Industrial Social Work
- Women empowerment
- Special School
- Public Relation