Requirement for Master of Social Work is Undergraduates of any discipline.
2 years
60
The Department has signed MoU with various Government and Non-Governmental Organizations, Industries and Hospitals. Students are placed for field work training and Block Placement training at various Government and Non-Governmental Organizations, Industries and Hospitals
The Department of Social Work, established in 2004, is committed to developing professionally competent social work practitioners with strong ethical values, leadership abilities, and a global outlook. The Department emphasizes a practice-oriented curriculum that fosters personal growth, social responsibility, and the capacity to effect meaningful change at individual, community, and societal levels. The curriculum is further enriched through value-added and online courses, along with structured placement training, enabling students to enhance their professional skills and employability.
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The programme is systematically structured to develop professionally competent and self-assured social work practitioners, with a strong emphasis on ethical practice, professional values, and sustainable development. Since its inception, the Department has been committed to academic excellence, quality teaching, and research-oriented learning, while fostering social awareness and responsibility among students.
At the postgraduate level, the programme offers specializations in Human Resource Management, Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, Community Development and Geriatric care. In addition to rigorous theoretical instruction, the curriculum integrates fieldwork training as a core component, providing students with supervised practical exposure and experiential learning opportunities across Governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations.
1. Professional Competency Development:
To develop advanced knowledge, skills, and ethical standards essential for professional social work practice.
2. .Social Justice and Human Rights Orientation:
To promote critical understanding and advocacy for social justice, equity, and human rights.
3. Research and Evidence-Based Practice:
To strengthen research aptitude and analytical skills for informed social work interventions and policy formulation.
4. Community and Institutional Engagement:
To enhance capacity for community development, programme planning, and institutional leadership.
5. Career and Field Practice Readiness:
To prepare graduates for diverse professional roles through rigorous fieldwork and experiential learning.
I, Devika Shankaran would like to express my sincere gratitude to Hindusthan College of Arts and Science (HICAS) for providing enough scope and possibilities to build a career path.The department of Social work has helped me with the theoretical knowledge and provided me with great exposure towards Industries, NGO’s, Hospitals and Social activities through their development programs like Rural Camp, Field work, Industrial Visit, Students research Projects and so on. This imparted me with Knowledge, skills and prepared me to see the world of opportunities and become a part of the workforce in an organization. I am thankful to my teachers, who were my friends, philosophers and guide throughout my journey of learning and development.
Devika Shankaran
HR-US Onboarding - MSW (2016-2018) Batch
Master of Social Work
