Master of Arts in Social Work

History and philosophy of social work, social work as a profession, social work values and ethics, major fields of social work practice, social work in India historical development, contemporary trends and challenges.

Introduction to casework, principles and techniques of casework, psychosocial case work, helping process engagement, assessment, intervention, evaluation and termination, recording in casework.

Group dynamics, group work history and development, stages of group development, group work models, principles and skills of group work, planning and conducting groups, evaluation in group work.

Human behavior theories, biological basis of behavior, psychological development, social systems theory, social determinants of behavior, life cycle approach to human development.

Orientation to field work, concurrent field work, skill development workshops, field seminars, field work documentation.

Community organization definition and scope, principles and methods of community organization, models of community practice, community development processes, community participation and empowerment.

Concepts of social welfare administration, administrative functions, organization and management of social welfare agencies, financial management, personnel management, supervision and monitoring, social welfare planning.

Social policy conceptual framework, policy formulation process, major social policies in India, social legislations, planning for social development, social policy analysis.

Introduction to social research, research problem, research design, methods of data collection, sampling techniques, data analysis, research report writing, ethics in social research.

Concurrent field work, skill development workshops, field seminars, block placement, field work documentation.

Concepts and perspectives on social development, social justice theories, poverty and inequality, social exclusion and inclusion, rights-based approach to development, sustainable development goals.

Rural society in India, characteristics of rural economy, rural development programs, community-based interventions, natural resource management, agricultural development, rural health and education.

Urbanization trends, urban poverty, slums and informal settlements, urban governance, housing issues, infrastructure and services, urban livelihoods, urban social work interventions.

Understanding vulnerability and marginalization, social work with children, women, elderly, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ+, Scheduled Castes and Tribes, migrants and refugees.

Concurrent field work, skill improvement workshops, field seminars, specialized placement, field work documentation.

Mental health concepts, mental health problems, mental health services, psychosocial rehabilitation, therapeutic approaches, counseling skills, community mental health.

Types of disasters, disaster vulnerability, disaster preparedness, disaster response and relief, post-disaster rehabilitation, disaster management policies, role of social workers in disaster management.

• Medical and Psychiatric Social Work
• Family and Child Welfare
• Community Health
• Human Resource Management
• Environment and Development

• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Criminology and Correctional Administration
• Gender Studies
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Women's Studies

Concurrent field work, specialization workshops, field seminars, final block placement, field work documentation, research project presentation.