The department of social work was established on the year 2020. The department is one of the professional departments of Carmelgiri college, which gives equal importance to theory and practicum. Medical and psychiatry and community development are the two specializations offered by us. Social work is a practice based profession that promotes social change, development , cohesion and the empowerment of people and communities. Social workers are professionals who aim to enhance overall wellbeing and help meet basic and complex needs of communities and people.

The MSW programme promotes the profession of social work by educating students to become leaders for social change. We prepare them to be highly competent professionals who are skilled at providing effective services, integrating interdisciplinary knowledge, theory and social work values with practice to address social needs. Social workers work in a variety of settings including non –profit organizations, mental health and counseling centers, schools, advocacy agencies, community organizations, corporate companies and government agencies.

About the Profession

Social work is a practice-based profession that addresses basic and complex human needs while fostering social change and development. Social workers are committed to enhancing the well-being of individuals and communities, working in diverse settings such as:

1. Non-profit organizations
2. Mental health and counseling centers
3. Schools and advocacy agencies
4. Community organizations
5. Corporate companies
6. Government agencies

MSW Program Highlights

The Master of Social Work (MSW) program is designed to produce leaders for social change, preparing students to become highly competent professionals skilled in:

1. Delivering effective services
2. Integrating interdisciplinary knowledge and theories
3. Upholding social work values and ethics in practice
4. Objectives of the Department

The department strives to:

Provide a theoretical foundation for social work as a profession.

1. Enable the integration of social work theories and practice.
2. Prepare students for professional practice across various systems and settings.
3. Foster the use of knowledge, skills, values, and ethics in professional activities.
4. Encourage the application of research knowledge to advance social work practice.
5. Promote the application of social justice principles in diverse cultural contexts.
6. Cultivate leadership for social change and the development of social service delivery systems.
7. Offer opportunities to serve in various social work settings.
8. Assist with both personal and professional development.
9. Provide knowledge on theoretical and therapeutic approaches in counseling.
10. Offer a basic understanding of the Indian legal system, procedures, and human rights.
11. Develop administrative skills through practical experience in human service organizations and project preparation.
12. Impart knowledge of various models of contemporary social work.

Why Choose the Department of Social Work?

1. A balanced focus on theory and practicum for well-rounded professional development.
2. Specializations tailored to address key societal needs: Medical and Psychiatry and Community Development.
3. Opportunities to participate in internships, projects, and social service initiatives.
4. Guidance from experienced faculty dedicated to fostering leadership and advocacy skills.

Join Us

Embark on a meaningful journey with the Department of Social Work at Carmelgiri College. Become a leader for social change, equipped with the knowledge and skills to transform communities and lives.