Programmes
Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Social work originates from humanitarian ideals and democratic philosophy and has universal application to meet human needs arising from personal, societal interactions and to develop human potential. Its primary mission is to enhance human well being and help meet the basic human needs of all people, with particular attention to the needs and empowerment of people who are vulnerable, oppressed, and living in poverty. The profession focuses on individual well being in a social context and the well being of the society. It also devotes great attention to the environmental forces that create, contribute to, and address problems in living.
Professional social workers are dedicated to service for the welfare and self realization of human beings, the disciplined use of scientific knowledge regarding human and societal behavior, to the development of resources to meet individual, group and community needs and to the achievement of social justice.
The BSW programme aims at imparting the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for the practice of this profession. The curriculum is designed so as to help the students to acquire these through a combination of theoretical inputs and practice opportunities spreads over six semesters. It also has an interdisciplinary content and has drawn from the disciplines of sociology, psychology and anthropology.
Programme Objectives
- To equip students with knowledge, values, and skills required for basic level social work practice and entry to and success in post graduate programmes.
- To sensitize the learners about the contemporary socio—economic and cultural realities through class room and field based learning.
- To impart training in interdisciplinary domains to help students to effectively practice social work.
- To develop understanding and integration of social work theories and practice.
- To provide opportunities to students to serve in social work settings so that they learn to work with diverse groups.
- To train the students to become effective change agents in their practice settings.
| Core Courses | |
|---|---|
| BSW1 B 01 | Introduction to Social Work |
| BSW 2 B 02 | Fields of Social Work |
| BSW 3 B 03 | Introduction to Social Case Work |
| BSW 3 B 04 | Introduction to Social Group Work |
| BSW4 B 05 | Introduction to Community Organisation and Social Action |
| BSW 4 B 06 | Field Work- Community (P) |
| BSW5 B 07 | Social Work Administration |
| BSW 5 B 08 | Rural and Urban Community Development |
| BSW 5 B 09 | Social Work Research and Statistics |
| BSW 5 B 10 | Gandhian Philosophy and Social Work |
| BSW 6 B 11 | Project Planning and Management for Social Work |
| BSW 6 B 12 | Legal Information for Social Workers |
| BSW 6 B 13 | Community Health and Health Care Services |
| BSW 6 B 14 | Field Work |
| COMPLEMENTARY COURSES | |
|---|---|
| Complementary I- Sociology | |
| SO1 C0 1 | Principles of Sociology |
| SO2 C02 | Indian Society |
| SO4 C05 | Economic Sociology |
| SO4 C06 | Basics of Social Anthropology |
| Complementary II- Psychology | |
| PSY 1 C05 | Psychological Processes-I |
| PSY 2 C05 | Psychological Processes-II |
| PSY 3 C06 | Life Span Development |
| PSY3 C05 | Abnormal Psychology |
| OPEN COURSE During the V Semester, one Open Course is offered to the students of other departments. | |
| BSW5 D 02 | Essential Legal Information |
| ELECTIVE COURSES During the VI Semester one Elective Course is offered for BSW Programme. | |
| BSW 6 E 01 - Gender and Development |
Syllabus
PO, PSO,CO of course click here
Master of Social Work (MSW)
The department offers a full time Post Graduate Degree in Social Work with specializing viz Medical and Psychiatric Social Work and Rural and Urban Community Development. The curriculum and the academic activities are totally devoted to the principles enshrined in the vision and mission of the institution and the development. The department offers two years Masters Degree in Social Work which follows the curriculum designed by the academic council and approved by the Board of Studies. The course follows the curriculum goals and objectives framed for each semester. The curriculum is designed into two major sections viz. theory and field practicum.
The Procedure for Selection
| Admission Criteria | Qualifying Standards | Weightage in Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Academic Background | 50% Aggregate in the Graduation Level | 50% Total Entrance Procedure |
| CET | 50% Aggregate in the Graduation Level | Logical Reasoning =40 English Language= 40 General knowledge=20 |
| G. D P. I | 15 percent 15percent | 15 percent 15 percent |
The allotted strength of the department is twenty and present staff student ratio is 1:8.The department selects prospective candidates by assessing their performance standards in G. D and P. I and the Performance in their qualifying exams.
Curriculum Structure
The Department follows semester system in the course structure. The theory papers carry over by 90 working days per Semester and field practicum shall be covered on 240 hours per semester. The department prepares annual academic calendar for both theory and practicum. The curriculum is being planned to implement in semester system. Theory of each semester is followed by concurrent field work, placements at different reputed International and National organizations. In the end of last semester the students usually get placed into various social work settings. The department allots 4 days as class hours for theory and 2 days for concurrent field work practicum irrespective of all semesters.
Syllabus
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Certificate Course In Counseling
CODE : BSWCCC1
Duration : 1 Year
Status : Part Time
Admission : UG Students
Course Description:The department offers a Certificate Course In Counselling for the UG students of the institution. Counselling skills are useful for anyone who has a personal or professional interest in increasing their knowledge and experience of active listening through self-awareness and personal development. These skills are beneficial to a wide spectrum of people and professions. Those who work in voluntary organisations, correctional settings, religious organizations, teachers, social workers, and many other professions are aided with counselling skills to carry out their various roles in effective ways.
Course Credits
- 30 Teaching sessions
- Examination – at the end of the course ( 75% attendance is compulsory)
Areas of Counselling
The course focuses on,
- Crisis Counselling
- Pre Marital Counselling
- School Counseling
- De addiction counselling
- Family Counselling
- Vocational Counselling etc..
Eligibility
Any UG student from St.Joseph’s College, Irinjalakuda can apply for the course.
Faculty
The faculty comprises of professionals and experts in the fields of guidance and counselling in psychology, counselling centers, legal counselors having rich experience.
Certificate Course In Life Skill
CODE : BSWCCL2
Duration : 6 Months
Status : Part Time
Admission : BSW 3rd Sem Students
Course Description: Life skills education is a structured programme which initiates participatory learning that aims to enhance positive and adaptive behaviour by facilitating individuals to develop and practice psycho-social skills and function effectively in social environment. The course is essential in terms of minimizing risk, maximizing preventive factors and optimizing protective aspects of an individual.
Life Skills based education is essential to enable an individual to cope with difficulties in day-to-day life by learning to make informed decisions, solving problems, thinking creatively and critically, building healthy relationships through effective communication and further deal with risk situations. The specialization is well designed to introduce the student to the concept of Life Skills, Skills required to handle Psycho-Socio problems of youth and adolescent care and counseling. The department offers a CERTIFICATE COURSE IN Life Skill for the BSW second year students of the department.
Certificate Course In Media And Social Work
CODE : MSWCCMS1
Duration : 6 Months (32 Hours)
Status : Part Time
Course Description: Social media’s role in social workers’ personal and professional lives has been hotly debated in the past few years. Social workers can use social media to keep in touch with service users, not just with other professionals. Social media is a “great forum” for sharing ideas. By keeping the importance of media the department was introduced certificate course in ‘Media and Social Work’ for MSW first year students in the year 2021.
Objectives of the Course
- To understand the basics of Media and its various forms.
- To give in-depth knowledge of news design, reporting and media laws.
Certificate Course In Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
CODE : MSWCCR2
Duration : 6 Months (32 Hours)
Status : Part Time
Course Description: The particular course on Corporate Social Responsibility introduces for the MSW second year students for the basic concept of CSR. It helps students to understand how cooperate can meld business goals with social expectations. It can also help society to understand how interest of business on organization and society at large can be aligned.
Objectives of the Course
- To examine the scope and complexity of CSR.
- To understand the the stake holder approaches.
- To evaluate the level of commitment to CSR of different organisations and shows its competitive advantages.
Curriculum Enrichment Programmes
| Induction Programmes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Programme | Outcome/Level | Category | |
| INSPIRE | Induction Programme | MSW | I Sem |
| ENTHUSE | Induction Programme | BSW | I Sem |
| Exposure Visits | Induction Programme | MSW/BSW | I Sem |
| Tribal/Rural Camp | State Level | MSW/BSW | I Sem |
| Field Action Projects | State level | MSW | III Sem |
| Training programmes | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Trainings | Venue/Practical Area | Collaborative Agency | Category | Outcome/ Level |
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| 17/10/2016- 21/10/2016 | Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) | Edamunda Trbal Colony,Mananthawady, Wayanad | Wayanad Social Service Society (WSSS) | MSW | I Sem | Social Analysis |
| 15/08/2017-19/08/2017 | Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) | Kollam Kadavu Tribal Colony, Attappady | Attapady Social Service Society (ASSO) | MSW | I Sem | Social Analysis |
| 10/12/2018-15/12/2018 | Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) | Thankassery Fort Harbour- Coastal Area,Kollam | Quilon Social Service Society(QSSS) | MSW | I Sem | Social Analysis |
| 24/11/2019-29/11/2019 | Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) | Vengara Rural Colony, Kollamkode, Palakad | Aashrayam Rural Development Society, Palakad | MSW | I Sem | Social Analysis |
| 25/12/2020-28/12/2020 | Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) | Different Wards of Irinjalakuda Municipality | Irinjalakuda Municipality | MSW | I Sem | Social Analysis |
| Academic Camps Organized 2013-2018 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date | Area | Venue |
| 15/03/2013(6 Days) | Tribal | Kollamkadavu, Agaly Grama Panchayath |
| 10/10/2014(6 Days) | Tribal | Porlom,Thondarnadu Grama Panchayath, Mananthawady |
| 10/03/2014( 7days) | Tribal | Kollamkadavu,Agaly Grama Panchayath Attappady |
| 26/10/2015( 6 days) | Tribal | Peermade, Iduki |
| 27/05/2015(3 Days) | Rural | Vellangallor Grama Panchayath |
| 09/02/16(3 Days) | Tribal | Attappady, Agaly Grama Panchayath |
| 17/10/2016(5 Days) | Tribal | Edamunda Colony, Mananthawady |
| 23/01/2017(3 Days) | Tribal | Vazhachal, Athirappilly Grama Panchayath |
| 15/08/2017(5 Days) | Tribal | Kollamkadavu, Agaly Panchayath |
| Camps Organized- 2013-2018 ‘Changathikootam’- CSP (Community Strengthening Programme for Children) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date(2 days) | Venue | Collaboration |
| 19/05/2013 | Dolls Club, Irinjalakuda | Irinjalakuda Municipality |
| 29/05/2015 | Community Hall, Vellangalloor | Vellangalloor Grama Panchayath |
| 30/05/2015 | Samskarikanilayam, Pudukad | Pudukad Grama Panchayath |
| 11/07/2015 | APGHS Schhol, Alagappa Nagar | Alagappa Nagar, Grama Panchayath |
| 25/07/2015 | GLPS, Kodakara | Kodakara Grama Panchayath |
| 29/05/2015 | Kudumbasrre Hall, Aloor | Aloor Grama panchayath |
| 29/03/2015 | Boys MGHS, School, Irinjalakuda | Irinjalakuda Municipality/ Kudumbasree |
| 13/08/2016 | SN Trust Hall, Kodakara | Kodakara Grama Panchayath |
| 13/08/2016 | Govt. H.S Kattoor | Lions Club Kattoor, Katoor Grama Panchayath |
| 10/09/2016 | Block Panchayath Hall, Pudukad | Pudukad Grama Panchayath |
| 17/09/2016 | GUPS, Konathukunnu | Rotary Club, Kodungallor, Vellanagallor Grama Panchayath |
| 10/09/2016 | Kudumbasree Hall, Aloor | Aloor Grama Panchayath/ Kudumasree |
| 10/09/2016 | Govt. UP School, Anandapuram | Muriyad Grama Panchayath |
| 16/09/2016 | APHSS, Alagappa Nagar | Alagappa Grama Panchayath |
| 07/07/2017 | Kidangathu Hall, Kodakara | Kodakara Grama Panchayath |
| Non Academic Camps Organized 2013-2018 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Nature of Camp | Venue | Collaboration |
| 22/03/2014 | Kidney Disease Detection | Parameswaran Hall, Mala | Mala Grama Panchayath, LISSIE Hospital , Ernakulam, Kidney Federation of India, Thrissur |
| 01/03/2014 | Eye Camp | Govt.U.P School, Choorakattukara | Adatt Grama Panchaytah/ L.F Hospital Angamaly |
| 12/04/2015 | Medical Camp | Kandalaserry, Guruvayoor | Health Dept. Kandalassery |
| 04/08/2016 | Eye Camp | L.P School, Thiruthiparambu | Eye Vision Hospital/AVARD Chalakudy |
| 31/12/2017 | Eye Camp | Vivekananda Samskarika Nilayam, Parikkad | Adatt Grama Panchayath/ Eye Vision, Koorkanchery |
| 28/10/2017 | Breast Cancer Check Up | Amala Hospital , Thrissur | Amala Hospital , Thrissur |
| 25/02/20018 | Blood Donation | Century Arts and Sports Club , Adatt Panchayath | District Hospital, Thrissur |
| 28/01/2018 | Eye Camp | HSSS, Alagappa Nagar | Lions Club, Irinjalakuda NETRA Eye care centre, Irinjalakuda |
| 13/03/2018 | Blood Donation | Thekkumoola, Evuprasya Training College, Kattoor | IMA Blood Bank/ Kattoor Grama Panchayath |
| 09/03/2018 | Eye Camp | Community Hall, Konathukunnu | Netra Dept, Kodungallor Thaluk Hospital |
| 25/02/2018 | Eye Camp | St.Joseph’s School Mathilakam | Ahalya Foundation, Kattungachira |
| 10/03/2018 | Eye Camp | Community Hall, Perinjanam | Ahalya Foundation, Kattungachira |
Associations
‘SAMASTHA’- St.Joseph’s Social Work Students Association
SAB- Student Administrative Body
KAPS (Kerala Associations of Professional Social Workers)
Extension activities
‘GREEN MARVEL’ -Environment Protection Activities
‘Mobile Community Library’ (Child Development Project)
CSB (Community Strengthening Programmes) for Women, Children and Adolescents
Consultancy services
Surveys
Social Analysis
Anti Narcotic Cell in collaboration with Excise Department, Irinjalakuda
Red Ribbon Club in association with AIDS Control Society, Trivandrum
Publications
‘SMRITHI’-Manuscript
RADAR (Response at Development and Research)
