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PROGRAMME NAME: MASTER OF ARTS IN SOCIAL WORK

Institution’s Mission and Vision Statement

Mission: To offer quality educational services and transforming lives through knowledge.

Vision: The vision of the Promoting Body is set-up a University with a difference. It envisages the

Proposed University to come up as a centre of excellence for training of management Professional

and shaping and molding of Business and Corporate Leaders of tomorrow.

Relevance of Programme to the Institution’s Mission and Goals

Committing to continuous improvement through industry relations, and assurance of learning

across all programmes.

To fulfil the knowledge and development needs of the individuals, institutions and society in

general, by relating, particularly, the courses, to the needs of the employment and economic

development of the state on the basis of its natural and human resources.

To provide an innovative system of University level education in regard to the methods and

pace of learning, combination of courses, eligibility for enrolment, age of entry, conduct of

examinations and operation of the programme, with a review to promote learning and

encourage excellence in all fields of Knowledge.

Objective of the Programme To assist with students' development of understanding and integration of social work theories and

practice.

To develop student's professional social work values and ethics.

For students to apply systems concepts to practice across the micro and macro continuum.

For students to demonstrate constructive critical thinking skills.

To allow students to demonstrate an understanding of social work concepts and the planned changed process based in systems theory.

Provide opportunities for students to serve in social work settings.

For students to develop the ability to communicate effectively and professionally in oral and written formats.

To assist students with their professional development and professional identity.

Students will develop and understanding of working with people of diversity; including age, race, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation without discrimination.

Assist students with an understanding of working toward social justice and advocacy. .

Nature of Prospective Target Group of Learners

The minimum eligibility criterion required for M.A course is having a Bachelor degree in any

stream. Candidates desirous to join service sector will opt for this programme because of the

unique methodology of the programme, where students will get real-life workplace

experience and learn simultaneously through eLearning support.

The Duration of M.A courses shall be of 2 Years. The Programme is on Semester system, thus

there shall be four semester Examination. The University has continuous system on

assessment & evaluation of measurement of learning outcomes by students. The Learning is

assessed by blend of quizzes, assignment, Exercise analysis, report submission, Annual

Examination.

Programme Appropriateness in Open and Distance Learning mode

Appropriateness of Programme to be conducted in Open and Distance Learning mode to

acquire specific skills and competence

The learners learn the theory concepts using eLearning.

‘Learning through working’ model makes them independent at the very beginning of their

graduation.

Various Modes of Education Delivery

Instructional Design: Study focuses on the instructional design process on management,

communication, technology and learning about organizations. Emphasis is given to the

students’ application and evaluation of their learning.

Self-Learning Material (SLM): SLM includes all the instructional design part like graphics

oriented content, every unit contains Introduction, Activity, Notes, Summary, Keywords,

Review Questions, Further reading & Explanatory figures.

e-Learning: eLearning is a way to provide quick delivery of lessons. e-Learning helps in creating

and communicating new training, policies, concepts, and ideas. eLearning enables educators

to get a higher degree of coverage to communicate the message in a consistent way which

ensures that all learners receive the same type of training with this learning mode.

Video Lectures: It produces authentic learning opportunities for students. It inspires and

engages students when incorporated into students centered learning activities through

increased students’ motivation, enhanced learning experience, and enhanced team working

and communication skills.

Dynamic Web-Portal: It provides a resource for locating and navigating to web based

resources that support educational endeavours. It helps to keep up-to-date with new content

and customize information depending on who is visiting the site.

Learning Management System (LMS): It create multimedia learning content which is

comprehensive and practical, using video, images, audio and text which all serve as great tools

in learning new skills or information.

Dictionaries of Specialized Subjects: An insight into the terminology used subjects specific

words and word origins. Dictionaries provide extra help with words and symbols to build

subject understanding at home and in the classroom.

Instructional Simulations: It is an educational simulation in which simulation of some type of

reality (system or environment), which also includes instructional elements that help a learner

explore, navigate or obtain more information.

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M.A SOCIAL WORK: Two Year (4-Semester) CBCS Program

Program code: 719

Program Structure Course

No. Course Title Credits Course Type

Semester I

MSW-11 Social Work Profession: History

philosophy

4 Core Course

MSW -12

Human Growth & development

4 Core Course

MSW-13

Society & concerns of NE India

4 Core Course

MSW -14

Social Case work

4 Core Course

MSW-15

Field Work

4 Core Course

Semester II

MSW 21

Social Work with Groups 4 Core Course

MSW 22

Community Organization and

Social Action

4 Core Course

MSW 23

Research, Statistics and

Methodology

4 Core Course

MSW 24

Social Legislation and Human

Rights

4 Core Course

MSW 25

Field Work

4 Core Course

Semester III

MSW 31

Social welfare administration

4 Core Course

MSW 32

HIV/AIDS

4 Core Course

MSW33 Skills of Social Work Practitioner 4 Core Course

MSW34

Field Work

4 Core Course

Choose any one from the

following

4 Generic Specific ELECTIVE-I

MSW 35A Family & Child Welfare I

MSW 35B

Community Development 1

MSW 35C

Human Resource Management

MSW 35D

Medical & psychiatric social

work

Semester IV

MSW 41

Tribal Development & their

Livelihood

4 Core Course

MSW42 Corporate Social Responsibility 4 Core Course

MSW 43

Crimes & Correctional

Administration

4 Core Course

MSW 44

Dissertation/ Research Project

4 Core Course

Choose any one from the

following in continuation of the

Third semester

4 Generic ELECTIVE-II

MSW 45A

Family & Child Welfare Ii

MSW 45B

Community Development Ii

MSW 45C

Human Resource Management Ii

MSW 45D

Medical & Psychiatric Social

Work II

TOTAL CREDIT = 80

Faculty Details

S.No. Name Designation

1 MS. SENORITHA SANGMA

HOD

2 MS. MAMATA PANDIT

Associate Professor

3 MS. BHASWATI SARMAH

Asst. Professor

4 MS. JAHNAVI PHUKAN

Asst. Professor

Student Support Staff

S.No. Name Designation

1 Ms. Pratyakshi Goswami Incharge-Student Support Division

2 Ms. Anita Das Sr. Student Counsellor

3 Mr. Nimpal Kalita Incharge Grievance Cell

4 Mr. Geeti Gogoi Asst. Incharge Students Activity Cell

Student Support Service System

The Student Support System aims to help students in a variety of ways, including career

development, legal regulation, counseling, psychological support, and special concerns for

international students.

New students receive student handbook, which includes helpful information to acclimate

them to the campus and University community.

Students are surrounded by an extensive support system all the way from orientation through

graduation.

Procedure for Admission, Curriculum Transaction and Evaluation

Counseling session at Campus

Application form submission along with required documents check list – Online or at Campus

Eligibility check from the Admission Section

Documents verification

Payment of Fees

Issuance of Enrollment Number & ID Card

Issuance of SLM & Academic Kit

Scholarship test

Details of Laboratory Support

Computer Lab Support to aid students with their studies.

The lab can help you with your homework, assignments, difficult course content and test

preparation.

Both experienced students from the programme and faculty members themselves volunteer

at the lab, which makes it a key resource for any student.

There is English & Soft Skills lab for students’ development.

Library Resources

We have library at campus which combine more than 10,000+ books for various courses and

400 national and international journals can be accessed by commonly used application.

MGU partners with Excel Books Pvt. Ltd. a renowned publishing house for digital library

access. It is a distinctive group of publishing companies, has a rich history in the book industry.

Facilities Available to Learners

Scholarship: Through this full tution scholarships or other substantial awards being offered to

the high qualifying students, either in the form of need-based or academic scholarships for

university.

Book-lending: An initiative to ensure the academic success of every student funded through

alumni donations. This programme provides books for students who could not otherwise

afford to purchase them.

CD/audio/video cassettes: Enhance understanding with a teaching guide for using audio

cassettes or CDs includes suggested teaching tips that engage learners with auditory and

spatial intelligence learning styles.

Internet facility: It opens doorways to a wealth of information, knowledge and educational

resources, increasing opportunities for learning in and beyond the classroom.

Digital Library: Provides access to digital repository or digital collection of e-books and e-notes.

Cost Estimate of the Programme and its Provisions

The Cost estimate for MA SOCIAL WORK Course on No Profit No Loss comes to Rs. 5500/-

Semester. The University has made provision of Rs. 10 Lakh for running of different course of

Commerce Dept. (MA ) including the Printing of Teaching Material for the students.

Quality Assurance Mechanisms

1. Learning Material (Print Media)

2. The Self Learning Material is designed with the approach of two-way communication

between the learner and content.

It also involves the learner actively through various experience-based activities and

assignments.

The learner gets clear information about the structure of the programme and course.

2. Audio–Video Material

There is adequate consideration of learners’ prior knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Level and style of language shall be appropriate.

3. Online Material

There is description of credit value of each module or unit in the course.

There are clear guidelines on academic integrity and netiquette (internet etiquette)

expectations regarding lesson activities, discussions and plagiarism.

4. Computer-based material

There is lesson’s overview, content and activities, assignments to provide the learning

opportunities for learner to master the content.

5. Curriculum and Pedagogy

The structure of curriculum is defined.

The content is reliable and justifies the learning outcome(s).

There is clear definition of intended outcomes of learning, benchmarked to identifiable stages

of learning.

Programme Outcomes

Demonstrate Ethical and Professional Behavior

Engage Diversity and Difference in Practice

Advance Human Rights and Social, Economic, and Environmental Justice

Engage In Practice-informed Research and Research-informed Practice

Engage in Policy Practice

Engage with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Assess Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Intervene with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

Evaluate Practice with Individuals, Families, Groups, Organizations, and Communities

.

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DETAIL SYLLABUS OF TWO YEAR M.A IN SOCIAL WORK COURSE

SEMESTER-WISE COURSE STRUCTURE

M.A IN SOCIAL WORK- Syllabus

Semester I

COURSE CODE: MSW-11

COURSE TITLE: Social Work Profession: History & philosophy

UNITS CONTENTS Hours: 64

I History of Social Work, Meaning &Concept of social work, definition,

philosophy, values, Function & scope of social work, Relationship of

social work with other sciences, methods of social work & principles

of social work, Existence of social work & factors affecting the use of

the principles of social work

22

II Humanitarian & Democratic Matrix of social work- Emergence of

social work, roots of social work & democratic values of social work,

Social welfare – Meaning & various services of social welfare

.

21

III Social Work as a profession in India, Models of social work,

components of social work & Fields of social work, role of social

worker as an enabler, Guide, social changer & as an advocate

21

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1 Social work: An integrated approach : Author Sanjay Bhattacharya

2 Social Work – Philosophy & methods : Author PD MISRA

COURSE CODE: MSW12

COURSE TITLE: Human Growth & development


I

Meaning, significance & definitions of development, Characteristics

of development, stages of development & principles of growth &

development, Concepts & Meaning of Heredity, Principles of

heredity, mechanism of heredity ; Environment- interplay of heredity

& environment

Basic concepts- Emotions, sentiments, memory, creativity, Attitude

Sensation & perception –Nature & characteristics of perception

16

II Development psychology- History & approaches, child psychology-

Meaning & importance of child psychology, Difference between

developmental psychology & child psychology

Motivation-meaning, definition & theories of motives

Intelligence –Meaning & definition of intelligence, characteristics of

intelligence

16

III Meaning & definition of personality, characteristics of personality,

important elements of personality & behavioral elements of

personality, determinants of personality, significance of personality

development & its salient traits, Theories of personality- Psycho-

social theory of Erickson & Sigmund’s Freud theory

16

IV Counseling in educational field-Meaning & definition of counseling,

types of counseling & role of a counselor.

16

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1. Elizabeth B.Hurlock, 2002, Personality Development, Tata McGraw-

Hill Education, New Delhi

2. Essential of educational psychology JC Aggarwal, 2015

COURSE CODE: MSW-13

COURSE TITLE: Society & concerns of NE India


I Concept & definition -Society, Family & its types, community, culture

& its characteristics socialization, Association & social institutions

Social control: Meaning & agencies, Social change, social structure

16

II Concept, definition & types of social problems, Characteristics of

social problems

Communalism, Communal violence in India, Social Integration &

Communal Harmony in India

16

III Health problems faced by our northeast region, Concept &

Consequences of Major social problems in NE India: poverty,

insurgency, child abuse & child Trafficking in India, Black money,

corruption social disorganization: nature & theories of social change,

Westernization, sanskritization.

16

IV Unemployment- Magnitude, types, causes & consequences, Remedies

& measures to control unemployment, Poverty-Concept, causes &

Strategies for alleviating poverty, Government programmes of poverty

alleviation & effective measures in poverty alleviation.

16

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1. Social problems in India: Ram Ahuja

2. Dube, S.C. 1990. Society in India, New Delhi: National Book Trust,

Giddens, Anthony, 2001.

3. Sociology. Polity: Cambridge Press, Johnson, M.M. 1993.

4. Sociology. A Systematic Introduction. New Delhi: Allied Publishers

Ltd.

COURSE CODE: MSW -14

COURSE TITLE: Social Case work


I

Concept, Definition & principles of social case work, Objectives &

assumptions of social case work, Diagnostics & Functional schools of

social case work – its concepts, difference between diagnostic &

functional schools of social case work, Techniques of social case

work.

22

II Components of social Case wok, Casework Process: study –intake,

analysis and problem identification and assessment, intervention,

termination, evaluation , recording in social case work, Techniques

in social case work, Client worker relationship, Counseling in social

case work.

21

III Theories & approaches: Psychoanalytical, Behaviour modification,

crisis intervention, Human Behaviour and Social Environment:

persons in environment (family, community, society), Role of social

case worker

21

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1. Bhattacharya, Sanjay. 2006. Social Work an Integrated Approach.

New Delhi: Deep & Deep RK Upadhaya, Social Case Work

2. Mathew, Grace. 1992. An introduction to Social Case Work.

Bombay: Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Nelson – Jones, Richard. 2008. Basic Counselling Skills. London:

Sage Publications

COURSE CODE: MSW-15

COURSE TITLE: Field Work


I In Every semester there will be field work which is mandatory for

every student. Here students will be asked to do orientation visit in

organizational settings such as in hospitals, schools or in the

community thereby utilizing the social work methods and techniques

effectively wherever applicable and after that the students must write a

report of each and every field work activity.

Besides these the university will conduct a viva voice of field work

where each students must appear and must have to present themselves

individually and the students shall have to submit a summary report i.e.

the activities done must be summed up briefly of all the visits done by

the student and should be submitted in the viva to the supervisor

64

Semester II

COURSE CODE: MSW21

COURSE TITLE: Social work with groups


I Social group work as a method of social work: definition, History and

growth of social group work principles, assumptions, objectives of social

group work, Basic skills of social group work, Models of Group Work.

21

II Stages of group work: formation, Role of a group worker in group formation

stages, group work treatment.

21

III Tools of social group work, Democratic group processes, Analysis of Group

Processes. Evaluation in group work, Importance of Social group work in

modern times, Record writing in group work.-meaning & its importance,

Programme planning in group work and role of a group worker in

programme planning.

22

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1 Balgopal, P.R.&Vassil, T.V.1983,Groups in Social Work: An Ecological

Perspective. New York: Macmillan.

2 Konopka, G.1963, Social Group Work: A Helping Process. Englewood

Cliffs: Prentice.

COURSE CODE: MSW22

COURSE TITLE: Community organizations& social actions


I Historical Background of community organization, Definition of community

organization. Aims and objectives of community organization, scope and

nature of community organization and principles of community organization

16

II Understanding community Life, Role of social worker in community

organisation, Skills require for community organizer, Steps in community

organisation, Role of community in community organisation

16

III Difference between Community Development and Community organisation,

Basic elements of Community Development and mobilisation of resources in

community

16

IV Social Action –Meaning and definition of social Action, Scope and objectives

of social action, Forms of social action, principles of social action , steps in

social action , Role of a social worker in social Action

16

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1 Ross, M. G.1967, Community Organization. Theory, Principle and Practice, New York:

Harper & Row.

2 Siddiqui, H.Y.1997, Community Organisation in India. New Delhi: Harnam.

COURSE CODE: MSW23

COURSE TITLE: Research statistics & methodology


I Research Methods for Social Work.-Meaning of Research- meaning of

social research and social work research, Definition of social work

research, objective of social work research, Steps in social work research,

importance of social work research ,role of research in social work

practice and role of research in need assessment

13

II Quantitative research in social work -Basic Elements of Research-

Concept , Hypothesis ; sources of hypothesis , Research hypothesis and

Null Hypothesis steps in testing hypothesis ,Sampling and sampling

Designs- Probability and non-probability sampling

13

III Basic research designs- Concept of research Design & its types, Methods

and tools of data collection: observation, interviews & its types,

Observations & its types, Questionnaires- contents of questionnaires,

formats of questionnaires, & Sampling of questionnaires.

13

IV DATA PROCESSING & ANALYSIS

Data Processing, coding of Data , Data Analysis, Analysis of Secondary

Data- Sources of secondary data, Content analysis – Concept of content

analysis , purpose & its steps

13

V Statistics – Measures of central tendency, Mean, median and mode

Standard deviation, quartile deviation, Measurement in social research-

Concept of Measurement, Levels of measurement

12

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1 Selltiz, C., Wrightsman, L.S. &Cook, S.W.1976, Research Methods in

Social Relations. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston.

2 Laldas D.K. 2000, Practice of Social Research: Social Work

Perspective. New Delhi: Rawat Publications

COURSE CODE: MSW24

COURSE TITLE: Social Legislation & human rights


I Social Policy: Concept and definition of social policy objectives and types

of social policy, Policies pertaining to women, children and families;

disability; dalits and tribals; health; urban and rural governance and

development

16

II Social Legislation - Concept and meaning of social legislation, scope of

social legislation

Social Legislation: legal provisions for women: constitutional rights of

women; Laws for socially disadvantaged and physically and mentally

challenged; legal provisions for children

Legal Aid, legal assistance, social advocacy and role of social worker in

promoting social advocacy, Public Interest Litigation, Right to

Information Act 2005

16

III Human Rights - Concept & definition of Human rights, nature &

characteristics of Human Rights

UN and Human Rights – Universal Declaration of Human Rights Human

,Classification of Human rights, International Covenant on Economic,

Social and Cultural Rights, International Covenant on Civil and Political

Rights

16

IV Indian perspectives of Human Rights- Human Rights & the Constitution

of India (Includes Preamble, Fundamental Rights & Directive Principles

of State policy), Indian laws relating to Human Rights,

Role of Social Worker in promoting Human Rights

16

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1 Human Rights : Author NeelotpalDeka

2 Human rights : Author Adil-ul-yasi

COURSE CODE: MSW25

COURSE TITLE: Field Work


I

In Every semester there will be field work which is mandatory for


organizational settings such as in hospitals, schools or in the

community thereby utilizing the social work methods and techniques





individually and the students shall have to submit a summary report

i.e. the activities done must be summed up briefly of all the visits done

by the student and should be submitted in the viva to the supervisor

64

Semester III

COURSE CODE: MSW31

COURSE TITLE: Social welfare administration


I

Concept of social welfare administration, definition, scope and

principles of Social welfare administration, task of social welfare

administration

16

II Public administration and social welfare administration – meaning

and nature of public administration, Distinction between public and

social welfare administration

16

III Social welfare administration in India- At the Union Level,

administrative organisation and the activities of the ministry, Role of

social work administrator, Basic understanding needed in

Administration, Skills of social welfare administration

16

IV Social Welfare Administration and NGO, Growth of Voluntary

Agencies, Role of voluntary agencies, Difficulties with voluntary

Agencies

16

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1. Social work : An Integrated Approach by Sanjay Bhattacharya

2. Shankaran R & Rodrigues: A handbook to the Management of

Voluntary Organizations.Madras: Alpha Publishers

COURSE CODE: MSW32

COURSE TITLE: HIV/AIDS


I Meaning of HIV/AIDS, Causes of HIV /AIDS, Impact of HIV/AIDS &

Prevention of HIV/AIDS,Concept of drug abuse, drug dependence &

addiction, nature, causes of drug usage &impact of drugs

13

II Role of Government & NGO’S in controlling the HIV/AIDS, Policy

Framework for HIV/AIDS Education Guidance &Counseling of HIV

/AIDS – Role of a counselor in dealing with HIV /AIDS patient,

Importance of HIV counseling

13

III Role of International organizations – UNAIDS & WHO in fighting

against HIV/AIDS diseases,

Treatment & Medicines in preventing against HIV/AIDS,

Maintenance of sexual Health for the married infected couples & Role

of a social worker as a counselor

13

IV Monitoring HIV/AIDS Care –Monitoring HIV Testing Policies &

programs, clinical care, psychological support, socioeconomic support

given to the HIV/AIDS Families

13

V Counselling- Posttest Counselling, Counselling for behavioral change,

counselling for children, counselling for pregnant women & couple

counselling, Role of family & peer group in drug abuse, Measures to

control drug abuse

12

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1 Bhattacharya, Sanjay. 2008. Social Work: Psycho-Social and Health Aspects. New

Delhi: Deep & Deep.

2 D’Cruz, Premilla. 2004. Family Care in HIV AIDS. New Delhi: Sage Pub.

3 Dutt, Suresh, 1998. AIDS: Prevention and Control. New Delhi: Anmol Publications

COURSE CODE: MSW33

COURSE TITLE: SKILLS FOR SOCIAL WORK PRACTITIONERS


I Self-Awareness: SWOT Analysis, Self- Disclosure, Self-Esteem,

Positive Attitude towards others and

work. Johari Window.

13

II Life Style: Critical Thinking, Developing Emotional Maturity, Holistic

health through yoga, Meditation

and Exercises, Work Ethics and work culture, Body Language,

Etiquettes and Manners.

13

III Life Coping Skills: Time Management, Stress Managements, Problem

solving, Decision Making,

13

IV Human Dynamics: The need to Achieve, Socialize and control,

Motivating oneself and others, Team

Working with colleagues.

13

V Human Relationship Skills: Handling Negative criticism, Hurt feelings

and Anger, building

Relationships-Personal and Collegial , Trust Building. Behaviour

Change Communication.

12

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1 Bishop Sue, 1996. Develop your Assertiveness. New Delhi: Kogan Page Indai Pvt.

Ltd.

2 Celements Phi, 1998. Be Positive. New Delhi: Kogan Page India Pvt. Ltd

3 Davar S. Rustom, 1996. Creative Leadership. New Delhi: UBS Publishers Ltd

COURSE CODE: MSW34

COURSE TITLE: FIELD WORK


I In Every semester there will be field work which is mandatory for


organisational settings such as in hospitals, schools or in the

community thereby utilising the social work methods and techniques





individually and the students shall have to submit a summary report

i.e. the activities done must be summed up briefly of all the visits done

by the student and should be submitted in the viva to the supervisor

64

COURSE CODE: MSW35A

COURSE TITLE: FAMILY AND CHILD WELFARE I


I Origin and evolution of family and marriage, Ideology of family rights

and responsibilities, concept of Family and Marriage

16

II Child Welfare: Concept, demographic profile of the child in India:

Constitutional safeguards forChildren in India, national policy for

children, UN. Charter on the rights of the child, laws relating to the

child

16

III Child Abuse: Nature, types and causes of child abuse in India, the

Battered child, and childTrafficking, Child-Prostitution, and Child-

Beggars. Social work intervention in the problems of child abuse.

16

IV Socialization of the Child in the Family, Family interactions, Family

development, Family life cycle , Role of social worker in dealing with

various family issues, Socially Exploited and Oppressed Children:

Child Labour: Nature, types and extent of the problem of child labour

in India, cause and effects of child labour , provisions related to child

Labour

16

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1 Desai, M. (ed), 1994. Family and Intervention: A course Compendium. Bombay:

TataInstitute of Social Sciences.

2 Engles, F. 1994. Origin of the Family, Private Property and the Status. Bombay:

People'sPublishing House.

3 Khasgiwala, A. 1993. Family Dynamics: Social Work Perspectives. New Delhi:

Anmol Publishers.

COURSE CODE: MSW35B

COURSE TITLE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT I


I Concepts of Rural Community - Rural Development. Rural

Community Development: definition, concepts, philosophy, objectives

and scope. Models and Approaches to Rural Community

Development.

16

II History of Rural Community Development in India - Early pioneering,

Right to Information on Rural Development.

16

III Analysis of Rural Problems: Poverty, Unemployment, Malnutrition

and Hunger, Ill health, Shelter, Migration, Illiteracy, Discrimination,

Exploitation, Neglect, Ignorance, Vulnerability, livelihood of the rural

community & role of social worker in livelihood aspects in the

context of rural community

16

IV Tribal Society in India

Definition and Characteristics of Tribal Society

Economic, Social, Political and Cultural Problems of Tribal Life

Distribution of tribal population in India, Classification of tribal

regions,

Tribal Society in North East India

Land Alienation; Indebtedness; Poverty; Migration in the context of

Tribal of India

16

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1 Agarwal, A.N. 2001. Indian Economy; Nature, Problems and Progress. New Delhi:

VikasBirajPrakash, New Delhi

2 Chambers, R. 1983. Rural Development: Putting the Last First. Harlow: Longman

COURSE CODE: MSW 35C

COURSE TITLE: Human Resource Management


I HRM-functions and objectives, HRM models, Human Resource

Planning, Nature and importance of HRP, Qualitative methods of HRP

forecast (Delphi, Nominal group)

16

II Recruitment, Selection, Placement and Induction of Human Resource,

Training and Development of Human Resource, Handling Job

mobility, Job enrichment, Job Enlargement, Performance Appraisal-

Job Evaluation.

16

III Compensation and benefits-wage and salary administration, types of

employee benefits and services, Principles of fringes

16

IV Staffing, Importance of staffing, Motivation theories-Maslow’s

Hierarchy of Needs Theory, Theory X and Theory Y, Herzberg’s two

factor theory, McClelland’s Three Needs theory, Theory of leadership,

Different levels of leaders.

16

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1. Human Resource Management, K Aswathappa, Tata McGraw Hill

2. Human Resource Planning, DipakKr.Bhattacharya, Excel Books

3. Management, Stephen P.Robbins,Mary

Coulter,NeharikaVohra,Pearson

COURSE CODE: MSW 35D

COURSE TITLE: Medical & psychiatric social work


I Historical antecedents and development of Medical Social Work;

Concepts of health, well-being, health care and development:

correlation with development and multi dimensionality, dimensions

like mental health, physical health, occupational health, environmental

health; gender and health; reproductive health and sexuality etc.;

Relationship between health, mental health and development; Social

and environmental production of illness; Health in the context of

social change; Mental Health and Development, urban mental health,

effect of globalization on mental health (displacement and issues

related to pharmaceutical agenda).

13

II Health and the dominant bio-medical view – philosophical

foundations, limitations of the bio-medical view, health rights.

Political economy of Health: theoretical perspectives. Health and

Poverty; Health inequities: gender, under-privileged in the area of

health and the specific health care problems; Migration,

marginalization and health; Violence, conflict, health and

development.

13

III Clinical illnesses (and their manifestation, role of social worker in

such illnesses; psychosocial aspects related to various illnesses. Team

work, application of social work methods in a clinical setting; user

movements in health.

13

IV Social Work Interventions in a clinical and non-clinical setting;

working with individuals, groups, families and communities; social

action and advocacy; health research; administration and role of a

social work department in a hospital setting; fund raising and resource

mobilization.

13

V Welfare and benefits accrued to persons with an illness, health

insurance, Social Work practice in different settings, Medical

emergencies, bio-medical ethics, medico-legal cases and role of social

worker.

12

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1 Doyal, Lesley and I. Pennell. (1989). The Political Economy of

Health, London: Pluto.

2 Monica Das Gupta et al (eds.). (1996). Health, Poverty and

Development in India, Delhi: Oxford University Press.

Semester IV

COURSE CODE: MSW41

COURSE TITLE: Tribal Development & their Livelihood


I Tribal communities and the process of change: social, economic,

cultural and political; globalization and the tribal communities; Role

of the social worker

16

II Development issues of the tribal communities: education, health, food

security, land rights, land alienation, development displacement and

resettlement, migration, natural resource management and sustainable

development, livelihood, Forest laws and tribal development.

16

III Socio-political issues: sixth schedule, autonomy, self-determination,

governance and administration of the tribal areas – autonomous

district councils; reservation; tribal sub-plan; social movements and

Protests – insurgency, militancy, conflicts and their impact in the

North East.

16

IV Government policies for tribal development. Future prospects and the

role of the social worker for Tribal Development in India

16

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1 Chandhuri, B. (ed.) Tribal Development in India. Delhi: B.R.

Publishing

2 Chaudhury, Sukant K. & S.M Patnaik. 2008. Indian Tribes and the

Mainstream. Jaipur: Rawat Publications.

COURSE CODE: MSW42

COURSE TITLE: Corporate Social Responsibility


I Social Responsibility – Corporate Social Responsibility – Meaning,

definition and scope of CSR – Evolution of CSR -Carroll’s Model of

CSR (Pyramid of CSR) – Globalization and CSR

12

II Stakeholders and perspectives - interest Groups Related to CSR –

Tools of CSR

13

III Designing a CSR policy – Factors influencing CSR policy –

Managing CSR in an organization – Role of HR Professionals in CSR

13

IV Implementing CSR – CSR in the marketplace – CSR in the workplace

– CSR in the community – CSR in the ecological environment – Case

Studies: Lifebuoy Soaps’ Swasthya Chetna, ITC’s e-Choupal venture,

Titan Industries Limited, Tata Power

13

V CSR in India: Legal provisions and specifications on CSR – TCCI

(Tata Council for Community Initiatives), Tata Model on CSR –

National CSR HUB, TISS Mumbai – Success and failure with CSR

initiatives – CSR Awards in India – role of social workers in CSR

13

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1 Benn & Bolton, (2011). Key concepts in corporate social responsibility.

Australia: Sage Publications Ltd

2 Bradshaw, T. and D. Vogel. (1981). Corporations and their critics:

Issues and answers to the problems of corporate social responsibility.

New York: McGraw Hill Book Company

COURSE CODE: MSW 43

COURSE TITLE: Crimes & Correctional Administration


I Crimes- Meaning, concept of crimes, Causes & Prevention

16

II Forms of Crime: white collar crimes & organized crimes, Crimes

against women & children in the context of our northeast region,

Crimes against youth in the context of our northeast region

16

III Penology: Meaning & Scope, Constitutional measures & provision in

the context of crimes, Criminology- Meaning, nature & scope of

criminology, importance of criminology, juvenile delinquency-

Definition of juvenile delinquency, its causes, Remedies for juvenile

delinquency, Institution to rehabilitate juvenile delinquents, Preventive

programmes for juvenile delinquents.

16

IV Penology-Definition of penology, salient features of penology, schools

of penology, prison & prison reforms- Definition , features of prison,

correctional administration – parole & probation, Criminal Law—definition, features & principles of the origin of criminal law

16

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1. Criminology & penology : Author Dr. RN Sharma ... Surjeet

Publication

2. Criminological theories: Author Akers RL.... Rawat Publication

3. Social Problems in India: RAM AHUJA

COURSE CODE: MSW44

COURSE TITLE: Dissertation/ Research Project

CONTENTS Hours: 64

Every student is required to do a research project for the completion of

the course. The students are

placed under a supervisor for the research project work. The students

start the project work in the third semester itself. Each student

identifies a research problem in the area of specialization, defines the

problem, collects the review of literature, sets down objectives,

prepares a proposal, formulates the research probelm, constructs a tool

for data collection. After the completion of the third semester and

before starting the fourth semester the students collects the data. In the

fourth semester the students complete the data processing and

complete the research study & have to submit the dissertation to the

university. At the end of the semester the student will make a

dissertation of the research study and appear for the viva-voce

DISSERTATION ( CONTENTS)

CHAPTER- I

INTRODUCTION- under Introduction, Students have to cover the

following points

(a) Statement of the problem

(b) Conceptual Definition (It means the writer’s definition of a

particular topic taken by students)

(c) Operational Definition (It means that the students have to write the

definition from their own understanding & perspective)

(d) Significance of the study ( Here the student / researcher has to

explain why he/she has chosen the topic for the Dissertation)

(e) Objectives of the study ( Here the student/ researcher has to sum

up with 2-3 points as an objective for example say –

1 “To find out ………”

2 “To outline the problems …..”

NOTE: The objectives has to be relevant with the topic chosen by the

candidate & it has to be different from each candidate

(f) Review of Literature (NOTE: Candidates must see the dissertation

of the previous candidates or must look upon the earlier thesis so as to

get a clear idea about literature review & must also refer some books /

journals based upon their topic)

Must also visit OKD & District Library for both i.e. for literature

review & for data collection

(g) Limitation of the study (Here the student has to state about the

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difficulties or drawbacks)

(h) CHAPTERIZATION – Here the candidate must divide the

chapters into the following points & should write only the headings

say for example

(1) CHAPTER I – It includes introduction…………………

(2) CHAPTER II –It includes methodology which will be again

subdivided as PART I & PART II say for example in PART I the

student has to describe about the place or size of a particular area or

religion etc; from where he collected data & in PART II the student

has to explain the “METHODS OF THE STUDY” which has been

further subdivided into the following points. These are

(a) SELECTION OF THE TOPIC………… (EXPLANATION REQUIRED)

(b) SELECTION OF THE FIELD……… (EXPLANATION REQUIRED where the candidate did survey/data

collection)

(c) SELECTION OF THE RESPONDENT………….(Explanation) (d) SAMPLING TECHNIQUE

(e) RESEARCH DESIGN (what research design the student took &

why it has been taken … Explain) (f) SOURCES OF DATA COLLECTION (Student must explain only

those sources of Data Collection which has to be used in the field &

has to be appropriate with the topic chosen)

(3) CHAPTER III – DATA NANLYSIS/ TABULATION

(4) CHAPTER IV – FINDINGS (Here the candidate must explain

from the data analysis or tabulation)

(5) CHAPTER V- CONCLUSION & SUGGESTIONS

These comes in the Chapterisation part & finally at the end

“ANNEXURE” Comes under which APPENDIX &

BIBLIOGRAPHY comes

APPENDIX is the headlines which includes the questions asked by

the student which must be relevant with the objectives of the topic

choose by the candidate

BIBLIOGRAPGHY Comes at the last where the names of the books

& journal or (names of the websites if Applicable) explained by the

student based on their respective topic

COURSE CODE: MSW45A

COURSE TITLE: FAMILY & CHILD WELFARE II


I Socio –demographic profile of the Elderly, Demography of Indian

Ageing

16

II Concept of Gerontology, Theories of Ageing, Health status of the

senior citizens/elderly in the context of our northeast region, Elderly

Issues & Needs of elderly

16

III Concept of Care giving & role of a social worker as a caregiver, Health

Insurance for Old age – concept & types of health insurance, Policies

&programmes for the welfare of the elderly

16

IV Counselling – Importance of counseling for the elderly people, Skills

of a counselor, Bereavement counselling

16

SUGGESTED BOOKS

1 Counselling – Importance of counseling for the elderly people, Skills

of a counselor, Bereavement counselling

2 Dandekar, K. 1996. The Elderly in India. New Delhi: Sage

Publications.

COURSE CODE: MSW45B

COURSE TITLE: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT II


I Urbanization – concept of Urbanization, Factors leading to

urbanization & its impact, Major problems of urban communities in

India – Economic & unemployment problems faced by youth in urban

cities

21

II Policy and laws related to Urban Development – Urban Land Ceilings

Act and Land Acquisition Act, Role of a social worker as a

community worker in the context of urban cities in northeast region

21

III Slums life in the urban cities- Issues of Slum people living in urban

cities , causes of the problems & its impact , Health issues of the

people living in the slum areas of urban cities in the context of

northeast region, Role of a social worker as ASHA / Health worker,

Role of NGO’S and Govt. in community development; Various

development programmes undertaken by the Government & NGO’S

for the community progress relevance to our northeast region..

22

COURSE CODE: MSW45C

COURSE TITLE: Human Resource Management II


I Human Resource Management: Concept, Evolution, Philosophy,

Significance, Objectives, Scope, Principles & Functions. Human

Resource Manager: Role and Responsibilities.

16

II Human Resource Planning: Forecasting & Requirement, Selection,

Induction and Training, Promotion and Transfer

16

III Job Analysis, Job Evaluation, Performance Appraisal, Discipline,

Wages and Salary Administration.

16

IV Participative Management: Concept, Objectives and Scope,

Approaches to Participation: Socialistic, Gandhian and Eclectic,

Workers Participation in Management in India, Emerging Perspective

on Human Resource Management.

16

COURSE CODE: MSW45D

COURSE TITLE: Medical & psychiatric social work II


I Psychiatry and Social Work, Historical Development of Psychiatric

Social Work Functions and Duties of Psychiatric Social Workers

16

II Practice of Psychiatric Social Work – Role and Functions, Psychiatric

Social Work – Retrospect and Prospect.

16

III Normal Behavior: Meaning and Characteristics, Abnormal Behavior:

Meaning, Characteristics and Diagnostic Classification of Abnormal

Behavior.

16

IV Theories and Models of Abnormal Behavior: Psycho-social Theory,

Behaviorist Theory, Humanistic Theory, Psycho-analytic Theory.

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