Which subjects are taught in MSW? How has the course curriculum in MSW evolved in the past few years?

Hi, Much of the coursework in the master's programme is based on case studies and social work research. Internship opportunities, with local government agencies, health organizations and schools, are available and provide candidates with first-hand experience working with families and individuals. Typical courses include the following: Social welfare concepts Social and economic diversity Family and child services Social work practices and procedures Interventions and social treatments Working with social and public health agencies MSW was first launched in India as far back as 1936, at the Dorabji Tata School of Social Work now Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). Over the decades, MSW has evolved into various avatars, just like its school of origin. The soft M.A. as Reverend Prasant, HoD of Rajagiri School of Social Work refers to it in JEST is currently taught in 300-odd colleges and universities in India. Some of these institutes call the degree MSW in others the nomenclature is M.A. (Social Work). Some schools like TISS offer a range of specialisations. Others, like the venerable Delhi School of Social Work (DSSW), still swear by a single integrated course, after which students specialise on the job, rather than through a learning stage. But DSSW remains the best BET as its student Vinod Koshti suggests, for anybody wanting to work in the social sector. The job market The job market is dynamic and varied. Grassroots level jobs give you a tremendous high at times. It is back-breaking work and pay can be quite low, even after long years of experience. Vargeese Melaveetil, a veteran with over 20 years of experience in NGOs says, Salaries, even after 10 years, could sometimes be as low as Rs 18,000 per month. It is the funding and policy agencies that corner the cake. If you work for an IDRC or an Action Aid, salary levels could be decent, and as you go higher, very good. An advisory to Action Aid might take home anything above Rs 1,00,000 per month as salary.

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Hello, Social welfare concepts Social and economic diversity Family and child services Social work practices and procedures Interventions and social treatments Working with social and public health agencies MSW was first launched in India as far back as 1936, at the Dorabji Tata School of Social Work now Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). Over the decades, MSW has evolved into various avatars, just like its school of origin. The soft M.A. As Reverend Prasant, HoD of Rajagiri School of Social Work refers to it in JEST is currently taught in 300-odd colleges and universities in India. Some of these institutes call the degree MSW in others the nomenclature is M.A. (Social Work). Some schools like TISS offer a range of specializations. Others, like the venerable Delhi School of Social Work (DSSW), still swear by a single integrated course, after which students specialize on the job, rather than through a learning stage. But DSSW remains the best BET as its student Vinod Koshti suggests, for anybody wanting to work in the social sector. Thank you.

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Much of the coursework in the master's program is based on case studies and social work research. Internship opportunities, with local government agencies, health organizations and schools, are available and provide candidates with first-hand experience working with families and individuals. Typical courses include the following: Social welfare concepts Social and economic diversity Family and child services Social work practices and procedures Interventions and social treatments Working with social and public health agencies MSW was first launched in India as far back as 1936, at the Dorabji Tata School of Social Work now Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS). Over the decades, MSW has evolved into various avatars, just like its school of origin. The soft MBA, as Reverend Prasant, HoD of Rajagiri School of Social Work refers to it in jest, is currently taught in 300-odd colleges and universities in India. Some of these institutes call the degree MSW, in others the nomenclature is MA (Social Work). Some schools like TISS offer a range of specialisations. Others, like the venerable Delhi School of Social Work (DSSW), still swear by a single integrated course, after which students specialise on the job, rather than through a learning stage. But DSSW remains the best bet, as its student Vinod Koshti suggests, for anybody wanting to work in the social sector. The job market The job market is dynamic and varied. Grassroots level jobs give you a tremendous high at times. It is back-breaking work and pay can be quite low, even after long years of experience. Vargeese Melaveetil, a veteran with over 20 years of experience in NGOs says, Salaries, even after 10 years, could sometimes be as low as Rs 18,000 per month. It is the funding and policy agencies that corner the cake. If you work for an IDRC or an Action Aid, salary levels could be decent, and as you go higher, very good. An advisor to Action Aid might take home anything above Rs 1,00,000 per month as salary.

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Yes, MSW has evolved in the past few years from being concerned in local areas to world as a whole. Semester 1 Paper 6101: Nature and Development of Social Work Paper 6102: Sociological Concepts and Contemporary Concerns Paper 6103: Human Behavior and Social Environment Paper 6104: State, Political Economy and Governance Paper 6105: Social Work with Communities Paper 6106: Field Work Practicum Semester 2 Paper 6201: Social Work with Individuals Paper 6202: Social Work with Groups Paper 6203: Research in Social Work: Quantitative Approaches. Paper 6204: Social Action and Social Movements Paper 6205: Research in Social Work: Qualitative Approaches Paper 6206: Field Work Practicum Part 2 Semester 3 Paper 6301: Administration of Welfare and Development Services Paper 6302: Social Justice and Empowerment Paper 6303: Social Development Paper 6304: Field work Practicum Paper 6305: Block Placement evaluation Elective Paper 1: Any One Paper from the available Electives Paper 7101: Urban Community Development Paper 7102: Social Work Practice in Mental Health Settings Paper 7103: Organizational Behavior and Employee Development. Paper 7104: Social Defense and Correctional Services Elective Paper 2: Any One Paper from the available Electives Paper 7201: Health Care Social Work Practice Paper 7202: Social Work with Families and Children Paper 7203: Social Work with Persons with Disabilities Paper 7204: Occupational Social Work Paper 7205: Dissertation* *To be decided by the Department. Semester 4 Paper 6401: Management of Development Organizations Paper 6402: Human Rights and Social Work Practice Paper 6403: Social Policy Paper 6404: Field Work Practicum Elective Paper 1: Any One Paper from the available Electives Paper 7301: Rural Community Development Paper 7302: Social Work with the Elderly Paper 7303: Environment and Social Work Paper 7304: HIV/AIDS and Social Work Practice Elective Paper 2: Any One Paper from the available Electives Paper 7401: Social Work and Disaster Management Paper 7402: Conflict Mitigation and Peace Building Paper 7403: Gender and Development Paper 7404: Counseling Theory and Practice Paper 7405: Dissertation* *To be decided by the Department.

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The MSW course syllabus is broken up into 4 semesters with new MSW subjects in each semester. Details of the Master of Social Work syllabus along with details of Master of Social Work Subjects are outlined below: I semester: History, philosophy and Contemporary Ideologies for Social work Social Science Perspective for Social work practice Social Case Work Working with groups Field work practicum-I (concurrent field work) II semester: Social Work Practice with Individuals and Groups-II Community Organization and Social Action Social Work Research Computer Application and Statistics Social Legislation Concurrent Field Work -2 Social Work Camp.Practicum-3 III semester: Counseling: theory and practice Communication for Social work Practice Specialization Paper (A / B / D) Specialization Paper (A / B / D) Field practicum IV (concurrent field work) IV semester: Management of Service Organization Social Policy and Planning Dissertation / Case Study Specialization papers (A / B / C) Field work practicum V (concurrent field work) Field practicum VI (Block placement / viva voce)

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The fundamental outlook of a student pursuing a programme in Master of Social Work is a dedication to the cause of the common man or the society at large. The MSW course syllabus contains all academic learning related to this main focus. The students are thoroughly groomed in terms of mind-set, outlook and of course, knowledge. A stoic, assertive and transparent personality is what makes a complete and efficient social worker. A trained social worker provides professional assistance to people in need. He/she is capable of working at individual, group and community levels! Here are some of the important subjects present in MSW curriculum Foundation course in Humanities and Social sciences Foundation course in Science and Technology Foundation course in English or Hindi Foundation course in Regional language Social work (Individuals and groups) Social work (Communities and Institutions) Family Education Field work

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Common courses in MSW programs include: - Introduction to Social Work - Human Behavior and the Environment - Death and Dying - Dynamics of Racism and Oppression -Assessment and Diagnosis - Couple and Family Therapy - Social Work Services for Older Adults - Substance Abuse: Alcohol and other Drugs - Strategic Planning for Public and Non-Profit Organizations - Field Study A Master’s degree in social work (MSW) usually takes one to two years to complete and is normally a requirement for those expecting to hold a clinical, supervisory, or program director role. An MSW is currently considered the terminal degree in the field of social work, though higher degrees are available. Those who receive this advanced social work degree may work in the medical, mental health, and educational fields, providing support as therapists, healthcare social workers, school social workers, and clinical social workers. Attaining a Master’s degree in social work can open the door to a number of new and exciting career prospects that aren’t available to those with only a Bachelors level education.

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