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Padur, Kelambakkam (OMR), Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai - 603 103.
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www.hcaschennai.edu.in
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Campus: 044 69034444 / 7824080621 Admission: 044 24469714 /9789885555
Padur, Kelambakkam (OMR), Rajiv Gandhi Salai, Chennai - 603 103.
www.hcaschennai.edu.in
Campus: 044 69034444 / 7824080621 Admission: 044 24469714 /9789885555
The Department of Social Work was established in 2018, under the affiliation of the University of Madras with an undergraduate course, Bachelor of Social Work. Today, the Department widens its array through the post-graduate course in Social Work. At the undergraduate level, the objective of this programme is to prepare the students to cater to the needs of the community through its pragmatic approach of learning. Hence, the department advocates not only the professional growth of students but also encourages them to be a responsible individual. Apart from the state and rural level exposure, the students are trained to expertise in the international forum with the internship programmes in Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. The department periodically conducts various workshops, conferences, webinars and guest lectures to hone the skills of the students.
| I Year | II Year | III Year |
|---|---|---|
| Semester - I | Semester - III | Semester - V |
| Language-I | Language – III | Social Work Practice with Communities |
| English –I | English – III | Field work of Social Work |
| Social Work Profession | Social Work Practice with Individuals and Groups-I | Social Work Research and Statistics |
| Field Work – I | Field work-III | Field work-V |
| Sociology and its relevance for Social Work | Economic and Political Systems and Processes | Legal System in India |
| Non Major Elective-I/Basic Tamil-I | Soft Skill - III | Value Education |
| Soft Skills - I | ||
| Semester - II | Semester - IV | Semester - VI |
| Language-II | Language – IV | Management of Development Organisation |
| English –II | English – IV | Women Development –Issues and Concerns |
| Basic Intervention Processes and Techniques | Social Work Practice with Individuals and Groups-II | Field Work - VI |
| Field Work – II | Field work-VI | Group Project |
| Human Growth and Development (Psychology) | Human Behaviours | Extension Activities |
| Non Major Elective - II/Basic Tamil-II | Soft Skills – IV | |
| Soft Skills - II |
The Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Chennai signed an MOU with PAC University, Nairobi, Kenya on 10th November 2020. The MoU was virtually signed by Dr. Susan Marthandan, Director, Hindustan College of Arts & Science, Chennai and Prof. Margaret J Muthwii, Vice-Chancellor, PAC University. The other present were Dr. S. Thirumagan, Principal, HCAS, Dr. V, J. Philip, Deputy Director – HCAS, Mr. Samuel Sampath Kumar, Vice Principal-HCAS and Dr. R. Sakthi Prabha, Dean & Head, Department of Social Work, HCAS.
Social work is a professional degree which equips the students to understand various methods, values, principles and practices of social work in different settings. It make students more confident, compassionate, creative and to be more socially responsible towards people in the society.
The department offers Under Graduation and Post Graduation in social work.
Bachelor of Social Work is a professional under graduate degree course, which aims at providing quality education in the area of social work. It is a three-year course consisting of six semesters with field work practicum, an experiential component of the social work program, with student observations of social agencies, hands-on learning and other experiential learning throughout the students’ academic career.
Students should have passed the Tamil Nadu Higher Secondary or equivalent examination, in any group with working knowledge of Tamil. Candidates from Boards other than Tamil Nadu State Board, CBSE, ISCE, Private study and Open Schooling must produce an Eligibility Certificate from the University of Madras.
The course module is comprehensive and has papers varying from social sciences, sociology, psychology, economics, political science, public health, community development, and law. The course module includes the Languages & English with Core Papers and Field Work Practicum
Refer the syllabus copy for more information.
HCAS offers wide range of exposure to students towards social work. The students are given opportunities to undergo professional internship programme in well reputed social welfare organisations, both in private and Government sectors. As we have international MoUs we encourage and help our student to attend International student internships and summer programme.
As the BSW is a generic course, the students can get job opportunities such as:
Social worker in Non-Governmental Organisation
Project assistant in social projects under Government and Private Bodies.
Fund raiser
School Social Worker
CSR Executive
Social worker in health settings
Administration executive in organisations
Customer Support Executive
Jobs in Bank
Civil Services jobs
Defence and Police Services.
Yes. The degree is affiliated to University of Madras which is recognized internationally. The students can join various international social work forums which will help them to pursue higher education in abroad and understand both local and global perspective in social work.
