MSW @ St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangalore

The Institute

·         The PG department of Social Work from its inception in the year 2001 has been committed to grooming and educating professionals for Social Welfare and Social Development. We envisage preparing the students to respond effectively to the emerging social realities which call for qualified professionals, with specialized knowledge and skills                          . Objectives of the Course    A. Knowledge- based Objectives • To help students understand the basic concepts, values, methods, ethics and processes of social work profession • To enable them to acquire knowledge for the assessment of, and interventions with, individuals, families, groups, communities, organizations and the state. • To facilitate understanding of the structure and functions of various social, economic and political institutions. ·         To develop capacity in varied fields like community and social change Management, medical and clinical settings, personnel management and labour welfare. B. Value- based Objectives • To enable the students to acquire professional values such as respect for the dignity and worth of the human person, unconditional acceptance of, and concern for, their holistic well-being. • To enable the students to develop concern and commitment for the marginalized groups based on class, caste, gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation and ability. • To enable them to internalize the values of social justice, cultural pluralism, democratic participation and integrity of creation. C. Skill -based Objectives • To enable students to acquire the generic skills such as - Life skills - Organization- development and management. - Research and analysis - Program-planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation - Advocacy, networking and public policy interventions. • To develop skills for solving the problems in working with individual, family, groups and communities through field practicum.` • To enable students to develop their capacity to relate theory to practice and also to relate experience to theory.

2.  Scope of the subjects / course:        Kindly Refer the respective specialisation icon in the back page

3.  Facilities. a)    Spacious class rooms with ample ventilation, screens, & LCD projector is an advantage. b)    Separate Seminar room is available with AC & sound system. c)    Internet Wi-Fi connectivity is available in the campus. d)    Computers and Digital camera are available. e)    Ladies room with washrooms are available. f)     Movable LCD is available. g)    Individual staff cabins to facilitate conferences with the students. h)   The Office, HOD & Staff rooms are networked with intercom facility. i)     There are six large common Notice boards for various kinds of notifications. j)      Bulletin Boards are available in each classroom. k)    Canteen facility is available in the PG block. l)     Auditoriums & Teletorium is available to organise Seminars, Workshops and other events. m)  Sports grounds and opportunities for playing different sports is available in the campus and a Swimming Pool is under construction.

4. Activities and seminars conducted etc. PG Degree in Social work / MSW Course in St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangalore, designed to provide superior quality professional social workers in the field of Medical and Psychiatric Social work, Community Development, and Human Resource Management. St Aloysius College (Autonomous) Mangalore has designed advanced course contents for MSW HR, MSW Community Development, MSW Medical and Psychiatric Social Work. There is crucial demand for qualified MSW professionals across the globe. Continuous review and up gradation of MSW course syllabus is a special feature of St Aloysius MSW department. Obtaining PG Degree in Social work from St Aloysius College Mangalore ensures higher professionalism and higher competency.  “Samprathi” is a National seminar observed annually by the MSW department which has earned good reputation locally and nationally. “Samprathi” book with ISBN is planned after Samprathi from 2013. “Deeksha” is a biannual Journal from the PG Department of Social Work with ISSN-2250-3919. For the placement assistance we have an exclusive placement cell, and we ensure all our students are placed in right job. “KIRANA”  Forum for Community Development “Human Wellness Forum” for Medical and Psychiatric Social Work “AL-Empower” Forum for Human Resource Development Kindly Refer the respective specialisation icon in the back page for more details 5.    Staff details a)    Dr. Loveena Lobo Assistant Professor & HOD       MSW, PhD Medical & Psychiatric Social Work      b)    Ms. Shwetha Rasquinha Asst Professor MSW, MPhil,  UGC NET, Research Scholar Community Development c)    Mr. Gerald D’Silva Lecturer MSW, MPhil, PGDHRM, Research Scholar Community Development d)    Mr. Roshan Montheiro Lecturer PGDPM, MS, MSW,  Research Scholar Medical & Psychiatric Social Work e)    Ms. Vidya Vinutha D’Souza Lecturer MSW, Human Resource Development f)     Mr. Lohith Shetty Asst Professor PGDPM, MSW(HRD), MBA(Hosp Mgt), NET Human Resource Development 6.    Contact information of HOD Dr. Loveena Lobo : HOD Mobile – 94484 60525 : e-mail : loveena_lobo@hotmail.com Office : +91 824 2449709 / 2449700 Extn: 406 7.  Syllabus in brief The scheme and syllabus for the Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW) offered by  St Aloysius College (Autonomous),P G Social Work Department is drafted in accordance with credit-based semester scheme. The Papers studied and practical included in the course are mentioned hereunder:

Semester I

Social Work - History & Ideologies Case Work Practice Group Work Practice Dynamics of Human Behaviour -I Social Work Practicum Concurrent Field Work Comprehensive Viva-voce

Semester II

Social Sciences Perspectives for Social work Community Organization and Social Action Social Work Research & Statistics Dynamics of Human Behaviour  II Social Work Practicum Concurrent Field Work Comprehensive Viva-voce

Semester III

Social Work Administration Human Rights Perspectives (Choice based credit paper)

Community Development Specialization Education for Development Rural & Tribal Development

Medical & Psychiatry Specialization Counselling: Theory & Practice Psychiatric Social Work

Human Resource Development Personnel Management & Human Resource Development Labour Legislation & Industrial Relations

Social Work Practicum Concurrent Field Work Comprehensive Viva voce

Semester IV

Project Planning and Management

Community Development Specialization Urban Community Development Citizen Participation & Local Self-Governance

Medical & Psychiatry Specialization Working with Children and Families Medical Social Work

Human Resource Development Employee Welfare in India Organisational Behaviour and Development

Project Work Disaster Management & Term Paper Or Research Project

Social Work Practicum Concurrent Field Work Comprehensive Viva voce

8.          Best Practices/ Teaching Learning Process

·         Group Discussion

·         Field Study Based Assignment

·         Case Analysis, Discussion & presentation

·         Brainstorming Session

·         Simulated Case Work sessions

·         Review of Documentary/Film on Social Issues

·         Internet based learning and presentation

·         Book/Article/Journal/Magazine/News review and presentation

·         Role Plays, Street plays

·         Community based programmes

·         Organisational visits & learning

·         Study Tours

·         Rural exposure visits, Participatory Rural Appraisal

·         Extension Lectures

·         Summer Placement and Block placement

9. Criteria for Admissions

MSW is a two year PG course (Four Semesters). Any graduate with minimum marks of 45% aggregate (SC / ST 40%) is eligible for the admission in St Aloysius College for MSW Course.

Entrance exam is observed for the admissions to the candidates below 60% aggregate marks in degree.