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Social work, a professional course guides individual and societal growth .It’s not one which gives mere financial aid but much more –Holistic growth and Integrated formation.
With vision of providing quality job oriented education, extension of higher education and focusing on women empowerment, Holy Cross College- Nagercoil has established the department of social work in 2007.It comprises of two specific areas of specialization.
The students are trained to plan and execute an extensive range of social services, social welfare activities. The curriculum has three important components-theory, fieldwork and research. It enables the students to acquire necessary knowledge of sociology, psychology, philosophy and methods of social work, and practical experience in scientific social research. To facilitate the above complex learning process, the training programme also includes independent study, lectures, seminars, research and concurrent and block fieldwork training. The department considers education as a means for social change and transformation with societal commitment.
History of the Department
The uniqueness of this Master of Social Work programme, which was established in 2007, The evidence-based, action and intervention oriented practices are established through - teaching-learning process, field-based learning and internships that guide the students to act as social change agents and work social justice. The comprehensive understanding of macro system knowledge framework, along with the understanding of contextual and ground-realities, the integration of which enable the students to effectively initiate change and development at the micro level.
The global social work and transnational social work framework empower the students to think globally and act locally.
Objectives
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mswdept16@gmail.com
Observation Visit
The observation visits aim to make the students to understand the skills of systematic observation, critical analysis and develop a spirit of inquiry. Study the agency- its functions, activities, services rendered.Analysis of the regional social system, the approaches, and the strategies of intervention used by the government and non-government organizations.
The government and non-government agencies are,
Community Organization Programme
The Community Organization Programmes aim to make the students to understand the series of activities at the community level .Create desired improvement in the social well being of individuals, groups and neighborhoods. Mobilize the resources to create a suitable ground for the basic needs completion and eradication of problems. Develop the idea of ability and better thinking to work for the betterment of community.
Awareness topics are,
Capacity Building Programme
The Capacity Building Programmes aim to make the students to create and implement programs that will allow all members to grow by way on enhancing their knowledge, skills and abilities.
Awareness topics are,
Block Placement
The block placement aim to make the students to understand the role of the agency in addressing current social realities. Pursue an experience of working as a trained social worker in an agency. Seek and consolidate skills relevant to the profession of social work. Consolidate the learning over the semesters through the process of continuous engagement in the field of specialization.
The agencies are,
*Life oriented teaching environment.
Street Theater programme.
Organising annual Social worker’s Forum in the college.
Regular visits to welfare institutions meant for women, children and aged.
Practical exposure in developmental organizations for career advancement
Application of systematic research methodology in Social Sciences is learnt through Group and Individual projects.
Students participatory learning is encouraged through seminars, group discussions, survey reports, field work conference, albums, field visits, video films, CDs, Concurrent and block placement apart from regular lectures and guest lectures
Mobilizing fund for HIV infected and affected student’s higher studies every year during November-December.
Conducting Income generated programme for marginalized people.
Conducting community organization and capacity building programme based on the felt need of the community people.
Conducting extension activities for the students, it can provide a link between the students and the community.
Conducting Street plays on recent social issues in rural villages.