The Master of Social Work (MSW) programme at Carmelgiri College, Adimali, is governed by the Mahatma Gandhi University Regulations (2011) under the Credit Semester System (MGU-CSS-PG). The MSW programme spans four semesters, with each semester lasting a minimum of 90 working days. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of social work practices, theories, and specialized areas. The programme emphasizes the development of practical skills through field work and offers elective specializations in Community Development, Family and Child Welfare, and Medical & Psychiatric Social Work, allowing students to tailor their learning based on their interests and career aspirations.
The MSW programme is structured to include core courses, elective courses, fieldwork, and project work. Students must complete compulsory field work for all four semesters, with each semester contributing 6 credits. Additionally, students are required to complete an audit course, Block Field Placement, after the fourth semester, which does not carry academic credits but is essential for completing the programme. The Programme Project is another vital component, where students undertake project work under supervision, culminating in a dissertation and Viva-Voce for external evaluation. Furthermore, a Comprehensive Viva-Voce is conducted at the end of the programme, covering all the courses in the curriculum.
| COURSE DETAILS - MSW | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester-1 | ||||
| SL. No | Course Code | Course Name | Credit | Hours |
| 1 | SW010101 | Social Sciences for Social Work | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | SW010102 | Human Growth and Development | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | SW010103 | History, Philosophy and Fields of Social Work | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | SW010104 | Social Work Practice with Individuals | 3 | 3 |
| 5 | SW010105 | Social Work Practice with Communities | 3 | 3 |
| 6 | SW010106 | Field Practicum | 12 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 27 | |||
| Semester-2 | ||||
| SL. No | Course Code | Course Name | Credit | Hours |
| 1 | SW010201 | Introduction to Abnormal Psychology | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | SW010202 | Counselling and Psychotherapy | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | SW010203 | Professional Skills for Social Workers | 3 | 3 |
| 4 | SW010204 | Social Work Practice with Groups | 3 | 3 |
| 5 | SW010205 | Social Work Research and Statistics | 3 | 3 |
| 6 | SW010206 | Field Practicum | 12 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 27 | |||
| Semester-3 | ||||
| SL. No | Course Code | Course Name | Credit | Hours |
| 1 | SW010301 | General Issues in Human Services | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | SW010302 | Field Practicum | 12 | 6 |
| TOTAL | 27 | |||
| Specialization Courses | ||||
| SL. No | Course Code | Course Name | Credit | Hours |
| 1 | SW800501 | Community Development | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | SW800502 | Community Development – Issues and Policies | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | SW800503 | Management of Human Services | 3 | 3 |
| TOTAL | 27 | |||
| Semester-4 | ||||
| SL. No | Course Code | Course Name | Credit | Hours |
| 1 | SW010401 | Social Legislation and Human Rights | 3 | 3 |
| 2 | SW010402 | Gerontological Social Work | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | SW010403 | Field Practicum | 12 | 6 |
| 4 | SW010404 | Dissertation | 3 | 3 |
| 5 | SW010405 | Completion of Project | 4 | 5 |
| TOTAL | 44 | |||
| Open Courses Offered During the 5th Semester | ||||
| Course Name | Course Code | |||
| Pathrapravarthanam | ML50PTO1 | |||
| Communicative Hindi | HN50PT02 | |||
| English for Careers | ENOG3 | |||
| Life Skill Development | PY50P2 | |||
