PO1: To facilitate the learners to develop the foundations of social work practice by providing the theoretical input on the philosophy, values, methods, fields and approaches of human service profession and human resource management.
PO2: To sensitize the learners about the contemporary socio-economic and cultural realties through field based learning and proficiency in helping skills and effective intervention strategies.
PO3: To develop a professional approach in addressing human societal needs and become effective and efficient change agents in the social milieu.
PO4: To develop an insight into one’s professional self and purposive use of the same in professional practice through integral transformative practices.
PO5: To sharpen the learners’ skills in conceptualization, scientific assessment, analysis & interpretation and planning & intervention.

PSO1: Acquisition of post graduate attributes and descriptors with demonstrated abilities through Field work training.
PSO2: Engage with diverse population abiding with social work values, principles and ethics.
PSO3: Critically and creatively engage with social work theory to develop reflexive and informed social work interventions while engaging with social situations.
PSO3: Practice social work methods with individuals, groups, community and organizations
PSO4: Engage in research informed practice and practice-informed research
PSO5: Analyze, formulate and advocate for social policies to advance social justice and equality
PSO6: Apply the knowledge of human behaviour and the social environment
PSO7: Develop competencies and leadership qualities to manage Development Projects and Organizations
PSO8: Develop communication skills required for the effective social work practice with inter and intra-personal client systems and with society at large
PSO9: Field work has been made an integral part of the syllabus, giving an opportunity to the students for practice in diverse settings.

Semester 1

SW010101 SOCIAL SCIENCES FOR SOCIAL WORK

CO1: Understand basic concepts of sociology and its different dimensions
CO2: Apply the concepts of sociology in Social Work practice.
CO3: Analyze different dimensions of prevailing social issues in India
CO4: Recognize the linkage of social issues and the design of social work interventions.
CO5: Understand basic economic concepts and the economic situation in India
CO6: Appraise the effect of national/global economy on social life in a society

010102 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

CO1: Demonstrate knowledge of the major influences in human development.
CO2: Explain the structure and function of the brain.
CO3: Understand the developmental changes in various developmental stages across the life span.
CO4: Analyse the importance of developmental psychology in social work practice and be able to link with real life situations
CO5: Able to identify the use of theoretical concepts in lifespan stages in social work practice
CO6: Understand the theories related to human development

SW010103 HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY AND FIELDS OF SOCIAL WORK

CO1: Understand the history of social work approaches with respect to underlying ideologies and philosophies.
CO2: Appreciate social work as a profession and to recognize the need and importance of Social Work Education, Training and Practice.
CO3: Identify the importance of professional values and ethics in social work practice.
CO4: Understand different fields of social work intervention and the issues and concerns of social work practice in India.
CO5: Understand the social movements and role of social reformers in social welfare.
CO6: Understand the present issues faced by social work profession

SW010104 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH INDIVIDUALS

CO1: Understand Social Case Work as a method of Social Work and apply it as an intervention method.
CO2: Demonstrate knowledge of the values and Principles of Social Case Work and to develop the capacity to practice them.
CO3: Acquire the required skills for practicing social case work.
CO4: Demonstrate ability to adopt a multi- dimensional approach in assessment.
CO5: Able to document and social case work practice
CO6: Apply social case work method in various settings.

SW010105 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH COMMUNITIES

CO1: Display in depth knowledge about the community organization process.
CO2: Understand the use and practice of community organization in various fields of social work.
CO3: Explain the role of social worker in social action and social reform for social development.
CO4: Able to undertake social audit, social impact assessments
CO5: Able to analyze ongoing community organization programmes.
CO6: Identity the emerging trends and experiments in community organization

SW010106 – FIELD PRACTICUM 1

CO1: Understanding a community in terms of its geographical, social, economic and political systems, power structures and their inter-relationships based on the theoretical understanding obtained from the courses in the semester
CO2: Understanding and practice the values and code of ethics of professional social work practice and familiarize with the principles of social work
CO3: Develop understanding of the assumptions, principles, phases and models of community organization
CO4: Knowledge of the structure and function of the decentralized governance system and various institutions in the community
CO5: Demonstrate professional rapport building skills with the people in the community
CO6: Demonstrate skills in social analysis and need assessment, program planning, implementation and evaluation frame work in a community setting
CO7: Demonstrate oral, written and presentation skills of communication in a community context

Semester 2

SW010201 INTRODUCTION TO ABNORMAL AND SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY

CO1: Understand the fundamentals of human behaviour
CO2: Demonstrate knowledge of classification and overview of psychological disorders.
CO3: Develop insight about the theories of human personality
CO4: Demonstrate knowledge of concepts theories of social psychology
CO5: Analyse individual behaviour in social context.
CO6: Analyze the group behaviour in social context.

SW010202 COUNSELLING AND PSYCHOTHERAPY

CO1: Understand the process, the skills necessary and the principles to be abided by in helping individuals
CO2: Acquire knowledge of the theoretical and therapeutic approaches in counselling and Psychotherapies
CO3: Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the process and techniques of Counselling and Psychotherapies
CO4: Demonstrate skills for ethical practice of counselling with different clients in various settings
CO5: Understand the concepts of Psychotherapy and various psychotherapeutic techniques
CO6: Demonstrate knowledge of skills and techniques of various psychotherapeutic interventions

SW010203 PROFESSIONAL SKILLS FOR SOCIAL WORKERS

CO1: Demonstrate professionalism in their behaviour
CO2: Demonstrate skills in critical reflection in personal and professional practice contexts
CO3: Display knowledge and competence in life skills
CO4: Demonstrate skills in communication
CO5: Able to document social work practice in respective domain areas
CO6: Display competence in management of teams and leadership in the practice context

SW010204 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH GROUPS

CO1: Understand Social Group Work as a method of Social Work and apply it as an intervention method.
CO2: Demonstrate skills to apply the method for development and therapeutic work
CO3: Understand the scope of Social Group Work in different settings.
CO4: Understand group work as an instrument of change/development in individual in groups
CO5: Develop skills to work with different stages and record the process
CO6: Display therapeutic skills for Group Work practice

SW010205 SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH AND STATISTICS

CO1: Develop an understanding about the scientific approach to human inquiry
CO2: Understand Social research as a method of social work and to develop the appropriate skills to effectively implement the research methods and techniques in the field.
CO3: Demonstrate skills in literature search
CO4: Able to design research proposals
CO5: Understand the relevance and able to carry out appropriate statistical analysis in social work research.
CO6: Independently evaluate different methodological approaches within qualitative research.

SW010206 – FIELD PRACTICUM 2

CO1: Understand the functioning of a structured setting/agency – Primary or Secondary (e.g., a school, a hospital, or an institution providing services for people with inability, social, physical or mental)
CO2: Understand in depth the application of Social Work methods in dealing with individuals (case work) and groups (group work)
CO3: Develop the ability to do interventions ensuring clients’ participation.
CO4: Be familiar with the method of social work research through field level application
CO5: Develop skill in writing academic articles based on practice experience.
CO6: Develop the skill in recording.

Semester 3

SW010301 PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS

CO1: Understand in detail the nature, approaches and strategies of development projects
CO2: Analyze systematic approach to programme planning.
CO3: Develop an understanding of the changing trends in participatory programme planning approach in government and NGOs.
CO4: Demonstrate skills to handle various phases of Development projects
CO5: Understand the concepts of financial management of a project
CO6: Able to write project proposals

SW010302 ADMINISTRATION OF HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS

CO1: Develop understanding of the evolution of administration as a science and as a method in Social Work Practice.
CO2: Develop understanding and appreciate the utility of the administrative structures, processes and procedures in an organization.
CO3: Acquire knowledge and skills in the use of different management techniques in HSO.
CO4: Develop an understanding of elements of management
CO5: Understand concepts in organizational management.
CO6: Acquire knowledge of the concept of social marketing and its scope in social work practice.

SW010303 – FIELD PRACTICUM 3

Elective (Specialization) –Community Development (CD)

CO1: To gain an in-depth knowledge of the specialization area.
CO2: Understand the administrative structure and functioning of the agency
CO3: Be familiar with the policies, laws and government programmes applicable to the client systems of the agency
CO4: Be familiar with the approaches and intervention strategies in the development sector
CO5: Develop the skill in using PRA techniques in the setting
CO6: Develop skill in intervention at organizational / community level ensuring people’s participation

Elective (Specialization) – Family and Child Welfare (FCW)

CO1: Understand the administrative structure and functioning of the agency
CO2: Be familiar with the policies, laws and government programmes applicable to the client systems of the agency
CO3: Develop skill in intervention at individual and group levels
CO4: Develop skill in family assessment and intervention 5. Develop skill to work with children

Elective (Specialization) – Medical and Psychiatric Social Work

CO1: Understand the administrative structure and functioning of the agency
CO2: Understand the functioning of multidisciplinary team in a psychiatric setting and the role of social worker in the team
CO3: Develop the skill in case history taking and mental status examination
CO4: Be familiar with the approaches and intervention strategies in the psychiatric setting
CO5: Develop skill in intervention at individual and group levels

ELECTIVE (SPECIALIZATION) –COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CD)

SW800301 RURAL & URBAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

CO1: Understand the concepts of rural and urban community development and the strategies and approaches for Rural & Urban Development.
CO2: Understand the problems and issues of People in Rural/Urban/ Tribal/Costal settings in India and the various Governmental programmes and interventions in these settings.
CO3: Study the functioning of rural and urban local self-government (LSG) and cooperative institutions and their contribution towards Rural and Urban Development.
CO4: Study the role of Civil Society and NGOS in Rural and Urban Development

SW800302 ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT

CO1: Develop perspective about the interrelatedness of human life and environment.
CO2: Develop an understanding of problems arising out of environmental degradation and globalization.
CO3: Study the role of social work practice in tackling environmental issues and disaster management.

SW800303 COMMUNITY HEALTH FOR DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE

CO1: Understand the concept of health and integrated approach to health in the context of Development.
CO2: Critically analyze plans and policies/services in health and implications for social work practice.
CO3: Demonstrate knowledge on concepts of Community Health, community participation, vital indicators and demographic data of health
CO4: Develop skills for intervention in community health sector.

ELECTIVE (SPECIALIZATION) – FAMILY AND CHILD WELFARE (FCW)

SW810301 SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE WITH FAMILIES

CO1: Understand family as a social institution and the different conceptual frameworks for understanding marriage and family
CO2: Demonstrate an understanding of family Social Work.
CO3: Familiarize with family life education programmes.
CO4: Develop knowledge and skills of Family Therapy.
CO5: Develop an understanding of Various Settings of family practice
CO6: Be acquainted with the various programmes for the welfare and development of the family.

SW810302 POLICIES AND PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH

CO1: Analysis of needs of children in various circumstances
CO2: Comprehensive understanding of legal provisions for children in India
CO3: Comprehensive understanding of schemes and programs in India to facilitate application in fieldwork.
CO4: Analysis of needs and challenges faced by youth
CO5: Comprehensive understanding of legal provisions, schemes and programs for youths in India
CO6: Application of knowledge and skills in working with youth.

SW010303 POPULATION DYNAMICS AND REPRODUCTIVE CHILD HEALTH

CO1: Comprehensive understanding of basic demographic elements, measures and its applications in field of family and child welfare
CO2: Analysis of transition of population dynamics and its implications on family and households in order to aid assessments of individual cases
CO3: Critical evaluation of Population programs and policies in India and in the global context to develop perspectives and synthesize in framing programs/ activities in fieldwork.
CO4: Comprehensive understanding of RMNCH Programs in India to aid in field work practicum
CO5: Analysis of factors leading to reproductive ill health burden in community and developing programmes to address them effectively
CO6: Building on professional skills and technical know-how to construct new IEC materials for propagation of RMNCH and Family Welfare

ELECTIVE (SPECIALIZATION) – MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORK (MPSW)

SW820301 CLINICAL ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS OF PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS

CO1: Acquire understanding on the evolution of psychiatry and attitude towards mental illness.
CO2: Demonstrate knowledge and skills of assessment in mental health settings.
CO3: Demonstrate knowledge of clinical psychopathology.
CO4: Develop an understanding of the nature, causes, types and treatment of mental health disorders in children, adolescents and adults.
CO5: Acquire knowledge of Socio-Cultural Factors influencing mental health.
CO6: Develop a critical understanding of Mental Health Policies.

SW820302 SOCIAL WORK IN THE FIELD OF HEALTH

CO1: Develop an understanding of the holistic concept of Health.
CO2: Understand and analyze different health problems in India
CO3: Assess the scope of social work methods in medical settings.
CO4: Demonstrate skills for interventions in medical social work practice.
CO5: Understand role and functions of a medical social worker in various settings
CO6: Analyse the standards of social work practice in health setting.

SW820303 HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION AND COMMUNITY HEALTH

CO1: Understand the concept of health and integrated approach to health in the context of Development.
CO2: Critically analyze plans and policies/services in health and implications for social work practice.
CO3: Demonstrate knowledge on concepts of Community Health, community participation, vital indicators and demographic data of health
CO4: Develop skills for intervention in community health sector

Semester 4

SW010401 SOCIAL LEGISLATION AND HUMAN RIGHTS

CO1: Understand the Indian Legal System and its functioning.
CO2: Understand and appreciate the Indian Constitution with particular emphasis on the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles
. CO3: Understand the nature of social legislation and the various
CO4: Explain salient features of legislations for family, women, children and other marginalized groups.
CO5: Explain the concept of social policy and demonstrate skills in social policy analysis.
CO6: Demonstrate skills of using legal procedures to defend the human rights of various marginalized groups

SW010402 GERENTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK

CO1: Understand the concept of gerontology and approaches to ageing
CO2: Analyse the process and issues of ageing
CO3: Analyse policies and programmes for elderly in India.
CO4: Demonstrate skills in working with elderly
CO5: Demonstrate knowledge and skills for interventions in Gerentological Social Work
CO6: Explain and analyze institutional and non-institutional services for elderly

SW010403 – FIELD PRACTICUM 4

CO1: Gain an in-depth knowledge of the specialization area by working with an agency in the respective area
CO2: Practice adaptively all the methods of social work (both primary and secondary)

Elective (Specialization) – Community Development (CD)

CO1: Be familiar with the policies, laws and government programmes applicable to the client systems of the agency.
CO2: Demonstrate the ability in assessing, intervening and working with elderly.
CO3: Develop skill in critical evaluation of financial management of the development sector
CO4: Develop skill in human resource management for development practice
CO5: Understand the significance of social policy in Community Development and gain the basic skills of influencing the same.

Elective (Specialization) – Family and Child Welfare (FCW)

CO1: Be familiar with the policies, laws and government programmes applicable to the client systems of the agency
CO2: Demonstrate the ability in assessing, intervening and working with elderly.
CO3: Be familiar with the approaches and intervention strategies employed by the agency
CO4: Explore the possibilities of children and youth involvement in development project.
CO5: Understand the gender dimensions of the agencies work

Elective (Specialization) – Medical and Psychiatric Social Work

CO1: Be familiar with the policies, laws and government programmes applicable to the client systems of the agency
CO2: Demonstrate the ability in assessing, intervening and working with elderly.
CO3: Learn the role of professional social workers in school setting
CO4: Understand functioning of a multidisciplinary team
CO5: Gain knowledge in making social diagnosis and applying Social Work intervention techniques in medical and school settings

SW010404 DISSERTATION

CO1: Dissertation/Project is a three credit compulsory core course undertaken by each student during the fourth semester of the programme. Purpose of dissertation/project is to help the student researcher to get an understanding about the steps in social work research and the application of the theory of research methodology in a systematic manner. It shall be carried out under the guidance of a faculty supervisor. Dissertation/Project work shall be completed by working outside the regular teaching hours.

SW010405 INTERNSHIP

CO1: The fourth and the last semester block placement is the culmination of practice training and the students are given preference to select their own agency, based on their interest areas within the framework of the specialization area.
CO2: This placement is meant to give them the opportunity to work as professional Social Workers and take up individual assignments and responsibility.
CO3: Students could also take up job in an organization and complete this requirement therein, provided that the learning objectives could be ensured.
CO4: The focus is on ‘integrated social work practice’, wherein the student is expected to practice adaptively all the methods and skills with the expected attitudinal disposition.
CO5: The tasks will depend on the agency and the student initiative.

ELECTIVE (SPECIALIZATION) – COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CD)

SW800401 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE

CO1: An understanding of the strategic issues and organisational challenges in Human Resource Management
CO2: Relevant management competencies, leadership skills and analytical capabilities in HR management
CO3: Insight into the different strategies and approaches commonly adopted in Development Practice
CO4: An appreciation of the issues of managing changes in Human Resource Management.
CO5: Access to a strong network and connections within the sector
CO6: Confidence to pursue a career in the Human Resource Management sector.

SW800402 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: THEORY AND PRACTICE

CO1: Understand critical perspectives on various dimensions of development
CO2: Apply appropriate strategies and models in their development practice
CO3: Demonstrate skills to quantify the development outcomes for strategic development planning
CO4: Evolve new strategies and models for achieving sustainable development goals.

ELECTIVE (SPECIALIZATION) – FAMILY AND CHILD WELFARE (FCW)

SW810401 THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS IN THE FIELD OF FAMILY AND CHILD WELFARE

CO1: Understand and demonstrate skills in working with families
CO2: Understand and manage sexual dysfunctions
CO3: Apply cognitive behavioural techniques with marital partners
CO4: Apply therapeutic techniques with children
CO5: Understand and manage autism spectrum disorders and child sexual abuse

SW810402 SOCIAL WORK IN EDUCATION

CO1: Understand the basics of child mental health and issues of children
CO2: Develop knowledge of the history of social work in schools
CO3: Demonstrate knowledge and skills to work in educational settings.
CO4: Able to deliver life skills education
CO5: Understand the multiple levels and systems operating to define schools and ways social workers can effectively practice at these various levels and within these systems.

ELECTIVE (SPECIALIZATION) – MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORK (MSPW)

SW820401 SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTIONS IN THE FIELD OF MENTAL HEALTH

CO1: Able to apply psychosocial Treatment Methods for persons with Mental and Emotional Disorders.
CO2: Understand Institutional approaches to provision of Mental Health Services.
CO3: Demonstrate knowledge and skill in the practice of Community Psychiatry and Rehabilitation

SW820402 SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

CO1: Understand the basics of child mental health and issues of children
CO2: Develop knowledge of the history of social work in schools
CO3: Demonstrate knowledge and skills to work in educational settings.
CO4: Able to deliver life skills education
CO5: Understand the multiple levels and systems operating to define schools and ways social workers can effectively practice at these various levels and within these systems.