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PG Department of Social Work

The Department of Social Work at People's Cooperative Arts and Science College,Munnad Kasaragod, proudly holds the distinction of being the first in the district to offer a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program, established in 2016. Social Work is a distinguished profession committed to promoting social change, empowering individuals, and enhancing community well-being. It addresses complex societal issues, advocates for human rights, and upholds the principles of social justice. The BSW program, now structured under the FYUGP framework, provides a comprehensive foundation in social work theories and practical applications, equipping students with the competencies required to effect meaningful societal transformation.

In 2020, the department expanded its academic offerings by introducing the Master of Social Work (MSW) program, with a specialization in Medical and Psychiatric Social Work. This advanced program addresses the growing need for qualified professionals in mental health and healthcare sectors. Both the BSW and MSW programs emphasize academic rigor, experiential fieldwork, and research-driven learning, preparing students to respond effectively to diverse social challenges. We invite aspiring social work professionals to join our department and contribute to building a more equitable and compassionate society.

Programme outcome

• Understand the society and social realities
• Understand evolution, concept, setting and principles of social work.
• understand method, skills, and techniques relevant to social work practice.
• Develop personal and professional competencies relevant of different fields of social work.
• Practice, imbibe and demonstrate skills ad techniques relevant to social work practice.
• Develop skills for knowledge generation through research oriented data collections case studies field work
• Understand the preliminaries of different types of counselling and equip with further training to become a successful counselors.

Employment opportunities

• School Social Worker
• School Counsellor
• Mental Health Counsellor
• Advocacy
• Researchers
• Course Worker
• Family Therapist
• Child and family social worker
• Child Welfare Worker
• Project Manager
• Community Organizer

Association

• SWAAZ
  Social Work Association of Admirable Aspirants