DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

JAMIA MILLIA ISLAMIA

SYLLABUS FOR
M.A. (SOCIAL WORK)
2019-21

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 M A (Social Work): Syllabus Outline (2019-21)

Semester Papers Course Title Marks Credits Weekly

Teaching
hours
Semester I
Core Courses
Semester MSW-SI-01 History and Philosophy 100 4 4
I of Social Work
MSW-SI-02 Social Science Concepts 100 4 4
for Social Work
MSW-SI-03 Group Work 100 4 4
MSW-SI-04 Community Work 100 4 4
Field Work Practicum (Skill Enhancement)
MSW-SI-05 Field Work 200 8
(Concurrent)

(Ability Enhancement Course)

MSW-SI-06 Skill Lab –I 50 2 4
Total Credits 26
Semester II
Core Courses
Semester MSW-SII-07 Psychology for Social 100 4 4
II Work
MSW-SII-08 Social Case Work 100 4 4
MSW-SII-09 Social Work Research 100 4 4
MSW-SII-10 Social Action and Social 100 4 4
Movements
Field Work Practicum (Skill Enhancement)
MSW-SII-11 Field Work 200 8]
(Concurrent) 10
Viva Voce 50 2]

MSW-SII-12 Rural Camp 100 4

Ability Enhancement
MSW-SII-13 Skill Lab II 50 2 4
Total Credits 32
Semester III
Core Courses
Semester MSW-SIII-14 Social Welfare 100 4 4
III Management
MSW-SIII-15 Marginalised 100 4 4
Communities: Issues
and Challenges 2
MSW-SIII-16 Health: Issues and 100 4 4
Concerns
 MSW-SIII-17 Social Policy & Social 100 4 4
Legislation
Field Work Practicum (Skill Enhancement)
MSW-SIII-18 Field Work
(Concurrent) 200 8

Ability Enhancement
MSW-SIII-19 Skill Lab III 50 2 4
Total Credits 26
Semester IV: Specialization I (Social Development Practice)
Core Courses
Semester MSW- SIV(D)- Development Theory 100 4 4
IV 20 and Practice
MSW- SIV(D)- Urban and Rural 100 4 4
21 Community
Development
MSW- SIV(D)- Poverty and Livelihood 100 4 4
22
MSW- SIV(D)- Environment and 100 4 4
23 Disaster Management
Field Work Practicum (Skill Enhancement )
MSW- SIV(D)- Dissertation 100 4
24 Dissertation Viva Voce 50 2

MSW- SIV(D)- Field Work 200 8]

25 (Concurrent) 10
Viva Voce 50 2]
Ability Enhancement

MSW- SIV(D)-Skill Lab IV - Social 50 2 4

26 Development Practice
Total Credits 34
Semester IV: Specialization II (Social Welfare Practice)
Core Courses
Semester MSW- SIV(W)- Family Practice 100 4 4
IV 20
MSW- SIV(W)- Counselling: Theory 100 4 4
21 and Practice
MSW- SIV(W)- Social Defence and 100 4 4
22 Social Work
MSW- SIV(W)- Medical and Psychiatric 100 4 4
23 Social Work
Field Work Practicum (Skill Enhancement )
MSW- SIV(W)- Dissertation 100 4
24 Dissertation Viva Voce 50 2

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MSW- SIV(W)- Field work (Concurrent) 200 8] 15
25 Viva Voce 10
50 2]
Ability Enhancement
MSW- SIV(W)- Skill Lab IV - Social 50 2 4
26 Welfare Practice
Total Credits 34
Grand Total (Credits) of Semester I-IV---- 118

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 SEMESTER I
MSW- SI-01: HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL WORK

Max Marks: 100 [25/75]

Credits: 4
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Understand the emergence of Social Work Profession in socio-political context.
2. Understand and inculcate the philosophical base of social work practice.
3. To develop an understanding of the theoretical approach for diverse practice
settings

Course Outline:
Unit I – Emergence of Social Work
a. Sociopolitical Developments and the emergence of Professional Social Work in the
west
b. The Poor Laws, Settlement Houses, Beveridge Plan, Charity Organisation Society
c. Religio-Spiritual developments in India and social reforms
d. Emergence of social work profession and current status

Unit II – Theoretical Foundations of Social Work Practice

a. Functional and humanistic approaches
b. Psychoanalytic, Ego-Psychology, and Psychosocial social work
c. Radical, Feminist & Structural approaches
d. Post modernism and social work

Unit III- Elements of Professional Social Work

a. Basic assumptions and principles of social work
b. Ethics and Values in social work
c. Competencies and Skills in social work
d. Indigenous and International Social Work

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings:
1. Agnew, E. N. (2004). From charity to social work: Mary E. Richmond and the creation
of an American profession (Vol. 13). Urbana and Chicago: University of Illinois Press.
2. Pathak, S. H. (1981): Social Welfare: An Evolutionary and Development Perspective,
New Delhi: MacMillan Publications
3. Payne, M. (2015). Modern social work theory. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
4. Skidmore, R. A., & Thackeray, M. G. (1982). Introduction to social work. Englewood
Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.
5. Trevithick P (2005). Social Work Skills: A Practice Handbook. Maidenhead: Open
University Press

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 SEMESTER I
MSW- SI-02: SOCIAL SCIENCE CONCEPTS FOR SOCIAL WORK

Max Marks: 100 [25/75]

Credits: 4
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Understand basic sociological concepts and social formations
2. Develop skills to analyse and understand Indian society
3. Learn to apply sociological insight and approaches in social work practice

Course Outline:
Unit I: Orientation to Significant Sociological Concepts
a. Social Structure and Social Stratification: Concept and Theories
b. Social Change and Social Mobility: Types and Theories
c. Culture: Elements, Systems and Theory
d. Socialization and Social Control: Meaning, Agencies and Mechanisms

Unit II: Major Social Institutions

a. Marriage: Concept, Types, Theories and Emerging Issues
b. Family- Major theoretical perspectives, Types and Challenges
c. Religion – Major theoretical perspectives; Role of religion in society
d. Education- Role of Education in Society, Changes in Education System & Impact on
Society

Unit III: Economic and Political Systems

a. Economy: Concept, Types, Sectors
b. Economic Institutions: National and International
c. State: Concept, Types, Organs
d. Relationship between Citizens and State

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings
1. Basu, A., & Kohli, A. (Eds.). (1998). Community conflicts and the state in India.
Oxford: Oxford University Press
2. Cohen, A. K. (1966). Deviance and control. New Delhi: Prentice Hall.
3. Davis, K.(1969).Human Society. New York: The Macmillan.
4. Dutt, R. & Sundraram, K.P.M. (2010). Indian Economy. New Delhi.: S.Chand &
Company Ltd.
5. Giddens, A. & Turner, J. (eds.).(1987).Social Theory Today. Cambridge: Polity Press.
6. Giddens, A. (1999). Sociology. Cambridge: The Polity Press.
7. Giddens, A.(2003).Capitalism and Modern Social Theory. Cambridge: University
Press.
8. Hamilton, M.(2001).Sociology of Religion. Routledge: UK.
9. Menon, N.(1999).Gender and Politics in India. New Delhi: Oxford University Press
10. Merton, R.K.(1968).Social Theory and Social Structure. New York: The Free Press.
11. Shah, A.M.(1998).The Family in India: Critical Essays. New Delhi: Orient Longman.
12. Shah, G.(2001).Dalit Identity and Politics. New Delhi: Sage Publications Pvt. Ltd.
13. Singh, Y.(2005).Modernization of Indian Tradition. New Delhi: Thomson Press.
14. Uberoi, P.(1997).Family, Kinship and Marriage in India. New Delhi: Oxford University
Press.

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 SEMESTER I
MSW- SI-03: GROUP WORK

Max Marks: 100 [25/75]

Credits: 4
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Understand group as a dynamic social entity and a resource for intervention
2. Develop an ability to apply group work method in different settings
3. Develop an understanding about the application of therapeutic approaches in group
work

Course Outline:

Unit I Understanding Groups and Group Work

a. Groups – Definition, Types & Relevance

b. Group Behavior and Social Attitude
c. Group Dynamics and Sociometry
d. Group Work as a Method of Social Work Practice & Its Scope

Unit II Group Work in Practice

a. Assumptions, Objectives and Principles of Social Group Work

b. Models of Group Work Practice
c. Group Work Process – Stages, Role of Group worker, Leadership and Decision Making
d. Tools and Techniques of Group Work – Programme Planning, Programme Media, Group
Discussion, Recording & Evaluation

Unit III Theoretical Approaches to Group Work

a. Group Therapy
b. Transactional Analysis
c. Gestalt Therapy
d. Support Groups

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings:

1. Benjamin, J., Bessant, J., & Watts, R. (1997). Making groups work. St. Leonards,
N.S.W.: Allen & Unwin.
2. Corey, G. (2008). Theory and practice of group counseling. (7th ed). Pacific Grove, CA:
Thomson/Brooks/Cole.
3. Corsini, R. J. (2004). Current Psycho Therapies with Case Studies, Hawaii: Wadsworth
Publications
4. Douglas, T. (1976). Groupwork practice. New York: International Universities Press.
5. Gitterman, A., & Schulman, L. (Eds.). (2005). Mutual aid groups, vulnerable and
resilient populations, and the life cycle(3rd ed.). New York: Columbia University Press.
6. Johnson, D. W., & Johnson, F. P. (2009). Joining together: Group theory and group
skills (10th ed). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Education
7. Konopka,G. (1983). Social Group Work: A Helping Process (3rd Edition). New Jersey:
Prentice Hall International
8. Northen, H., & Kurland, R. (2001). Social work with groups. New York: Columbia Univ.
Press.
9. Phillips, H. U. (1957). Essentials of Social Group Work Skill. New York: Association
Press.
10. Reid, K. E. (1997). Social work practice with groups: A clinical perspective.. Pacific
Grove, CA: Brooks/Cole.
11. Shulman, L. (2009). The skills of helping individuals, families, groups, and
communities.(6th ed). Belmont, CA: Brooks/Cole Cengage Learning.
12. Toseland, R.W., & Rivas, R.F. (2009). An introduction to group work practice (6th ed).
Boston: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon.
13. Trecker, H. (1972). Social group work, principles and practices. New York: Association
Press.
14. Wilson, G., & Ryland, G. (1949). Social group work practice: The creative use of the
social process. Boston: Houghton Mifflin.
15. Yalom, I. D., & Leszcz, M. (2005). The theory and practice of group psychotherapy.
5th ed. New York: Basic Books.

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 SEMESTER I
MSW- SI-04: COMMUNITY WORK

Max Marks: 100 [25/75]

Credits: 4
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Understand the conceptual framework of community work and community
mobilization
2. Understand community dynamics, identify community needs, implement
programme planning and resource mobilization;
3. Practice participatory community work through use of PLA tools

Course Outline

Unit I Basic Concepts

a. Communities: Definition, Typology & Characteristics

b. Community Work: Objectives & Scope
c. Community Work: Assumptions, Principles & Models
d. Community Organisation, Community Development and Community Work

Unit II Process of Community Work

a. Relationship Building in the community and need assessment

b. Understanding Community and its Dynamics
c. Peoples’ Participation: Mechanisms, Processes and Sustainability
d. Programme Planning, Use of PLA & PRA, Resource Mobilisation, Advocacy

Unit III Programme Management

a. Organizational Structure & Process

b. Human Resource Management: Procurement, Maintenance and Development
c. Community Decision Making and Leadership
d. Monitoring and Evaluation of the Programme and Process

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings:

1. Brager, G., & Specht, H. (1973). Community organizing. New York: Columbia
University Press
2. Butcher, H (1984). Conceptualizing Community Social Work—a Response to Alan
York. (1984). The British Journal Of Social Work, 14(6), 625-633.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a055024
3. Chambers, R. (1992). Rural Appraisal: Rapid, Relaxed and Participatory. Sussex:
Institute of Development Studies
4. Chatterjee, P. ( 1975). Towards a typological paradigm of community organization
The Indian Journal of Social Work, XXXVI (1), 1-14
5. Dunham, A. (1958). Community Welfare Organization. Principles and practice. New
York: Thomas Y. Crowell.
6. Lane, M. (1997). Community Work, Social Work: Green and Postmodern?. British
Journal Of Social Work, 27(3), 319-341.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.bjsw.a011216
7. Meenai, Z. (2007). Participatory Community work. New Delhi : Concept publications
8. Ross, M G. (1967). Community Organization; Theory, Principles, and Practice. New
York: Harper & Row.
9. Siddiqui, H.Y. ( 1997). Working with Communities: An Introduction to Community
Work. New Delhi: Hira Publications.
10. York, A. S. (1984), Towards a conceptual model of community social Work
The British Journal of Social Work, 14(3), 241-255.

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 SEMESTER I
MSW-SI-05- FIELD WORK (CONCURRENT)
Maximum Marks: 200
Credits: 8
Nature of Placement
The students are to be placed with organisations which are working with urban, semi-urban
or rural communities located in and around Delhi.

Field Work Objectives

1. Developing an understanding of the agency and the issues that it addresses

2. Getting an orientation to the community, its needs and problems
3. Initiating groups/basic nucleus in the community for addressing some of these needs
and problems and identify individuals/families that may require exclusive and
intensive intervention
4. Locating internal/external resources that can be used for addressing community
needs.
5. Developing an ability to record and use supervision for professional growth
6. Getting oriented to professional ethics and values
Tasks for Field Work
1. Developing an agency profile which would inter-alia include the organizational
genesis, ideological orientation, programmes and policies, and roles and functions of
various functionaries in the agency.
2. Collecting information on opportunities for education, health, employment etc.
available in and around the community and their access to different population
groups within the community and the reasons.
3. Utilizing various methods and techniques of social work as far as possible
4. Beginning to form a core group/basic nucleus of children/youth/women/ men for
addressing one or more of the concerns identified above and introducing a process
of self-help.
5. Identifying formal and informal leaders from within the community and maintaining
regular liaison with them
6. Assisting the agency in its ongoing interventions
7. Relating theory with practice

Components of Field Work:

 Concurrent Field Work twice a week

 Individual Conferences
 Weekly report submission

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 SEMESTER I
MSW- SI-06 - SKILL LAB – I

Max Marks: 50
Credits: 2
Course Content:
Unit 1: Understanding Self
a. Concept of Self and Making of Self
b. Understanding Beliefs and their expression in relation to others
c. Challenging Self
d. Managing Emotions
Unit 2: Communication Skills
a. Concept, Types and Methods of Communication
b. Relationship Building through Media (Theatre, Art, Music, Group Games)
c. Dynamics of Communication
d. Recording Skills, Listening Skills, Verbal and Non Verbal Skills, Interviewing Skills

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MODALITIES FOR INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN RESPECT OF CORE COURSES FOR MSW
STUDENTS
1. The internal assessment in respect of all core courses will be of 25 marks.
2. There will be two components of the internal assessment, an assignment, and a test.
3. The assignment will be for 15 marks. The nature of assignment will be the discretion
of each course teacher.
4. The test will be of 10 marks and will be conducted in the week assigned for the
concerned year by the Examination Incharge in consultation with Head of the
Department.
5. The rules with respect to internal assessment will be the same as provided for in the
university ordinances and as modified from time to time.

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 SEMESTER II
MSW- SII-07: PSYCHOLOGY FOR SOCIAL WORK
Max Marks: 100 [25/75]
Credits: 4
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Understand the fundamental components of Psychology and its linkage to social work
practice.
2. Gain insight into factors contributing to development of personality.
3. Understand growth and development of individual at various stages in the life span.
4. Understand the processes of adjustment and not-adjustment and its impact on
human behaviour.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Nature and Scope of Psychology for social work

a. Psychology : Definitions, Schools of thoughts and fields
b. Behaviour and factors affecting behaviour: Heredity versus Environment
c. Perception & Learning
d. Memory & Intelligence

Unit 2: Psychological Processes in Behaviour

a. Needs and Motivation.
b. Emotions
c. Personality
d. Adjustment: Conflicts, Adjustment & Coping

Unit 3: Human Development & Social psychology

a. Theories of Human Development: Freud, Erickson, Jung and Adler
b. Life Span Approach to Human Development
c. Principles & Areas of Human Development: Social, Emotional, Cognitive and Physical
d. Social perception –attitudes, prejudices, biases, stereotypes, propaganda and
rumours

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings:

1. Coleman, J. (1979). Contemporary psychology and effective behavior. 4th ed.

Glenview, Ill.: Scott, Foresman.
2. Colman, J. C., & Broen William, E. (1972). Abnormal Psychology and Modern life,
India: DB Taraporevala Sons and Co. Pvt. Ltd.
3. Elizabeth, H. B. (1976). Personality development. New Delhi :Tata McGraw Hill
Publishing Co. Ltd.
4. Hilgard, E., Atkinson, R. and Atkinson, R. (1979). Introduction to psychology. 6th ed.
New York: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich.
5. Huffman, K., Vernoy, M. and Vernoy, J. (1997). Psychology in action. New York: J.
Wiley.
6. Morgan, C., Schopler, J., Weisz, J. and King, R. (1986). Introduction to psychology.
New York: McGraw-Hill.

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 SEMESTER II
MSW- SII-08: SOCIAL CASE WORK

Max Marks: 100 [25/75]

Credits: 4
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. To develop an understanding of case work as a method of social work and appreciate
its place in social work practice.
2. To understand the process of social case work practice and the various tools and
techniques that facilitates the same.
3. To understand the theoretical systems that supports the practice of case work.

Course Outline
Unit I Introducing Case Work
a. Social Case Work as a method of social work practice – Concept, History, Scope and
Linkages to Other Methods
b. Philosophical Assumptions underlying Case Work Practice
c. Principles of Case Work Practice
d. Components of Case Work Practice

Unit II Case Work Process

a. Process of Case Work Practice
b. Tools for Case Work Practice- Home Visit, Interviewing, Observation, Client Worker
Relationship
c. Techniques of Case Work Practice-Supportive Techniques, Techniques for Enhancing
Resources and Reflective Techniques
d. Recording in Case Work Practice – Types of Records and Use of Records

Unit III Theoretical Systems Supporting Case Work Practice

a. Ecological Systems Perspective
b. Behaviour Modification
c. Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy
d. Person Centered Therapy

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings:

1. Banerjee, G. R. (1973). Papers on Social Work: An Indian Perspective. Bombay: TISS.

2. Das, S. (2008). Working with Individuals in Urban Settings. Indian Journal of Social
Work, 69(2), 203-219.
3. Garrett, A. (1942). Interviewing: Its Principles & Methods. New York: Family Service
Association of India.
4. George, R. L., & Cristiani, T. S. (1990). Counselling Theory & Practice. Prentice Hall.
5. Hamilton, G. (2013). Theory & Practice of Social Case Work. Jaipur: Rawat
Publications.
6. Mathew, G. (1993). An Introduction to Social Casework. Mumbai: TISS.
7. Pearlman, H. H. (1957). Social Casework: A Problem Solving Process. Chicago: The
University of Chicago Press.
8. Roberts, R. W., & Nee, R. H. (1972). Theories of Social Casework. Chicago: University
of Chicago Press.

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 SEMESTER II
MSW- SII-09: SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH

Max Marks: 100 [25/75]

Credits: 4

At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:

1. Understand the concept and nature of social work research

2. Understand the nature and process of quantitative and qualitative social work
research
3. Know the relevance of research in social work practice

Course Outline

Unit I Basic Concepts

a. Social Work Research, types and steps

b. Variables & Causation, Deduction & Induction
c. Levels of Measurement, reliability & validity
d. Problem Definition, Research Question & Hypothesis

Unit II Social Work Research Methodology (Quantitative)

a. Research Designs
b. Sampling
c. Methods & Tools of Data Collection
d. Data Analysis, including use of measures of Central Tendency, Variability,
Correlation & Association
Unit III Social Work Research Methodology (Qualitative)

a. Social construction of knowledge & rationale of qualitative research

b. Tools and Techniques, including analysis: Ethnography, Narratives, Grounded
Theory, Content Analysis
c. Writing: Field notes, FGD transcripts, Reports, iterative recording
d. Reporting Research and Ethics of Social Work Research

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings:

1. Black, J. and Champion, D. (1976). Methods and issues in social research. New York,
N.Y.: Wiley.
2. Cook, Thomas D Cook & Reichardt , eds (1979). Qualitative and Quantitative
Methods in Evaluation Research. CA: Sage
3. Creswell, J W (1994). Research Design: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches. CA:
Sage Publications.
4. Denzin, N.K. & Lincoln, Y.S. Eds (2017). The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research.
Sage
5. Kerlinger, F. (1986). Foundations of behavioral research. New York: Holt, Rinehart
and Winston.

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 SEMESTER II
MSW- SII-10: SOCIAL ACTION AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
Max Marks: 100 [25/75]
Credits: 4
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:

1. Understand the concept, process, ideas and methods of social action

2. Understand the concepts, context, perspectives types and features of social
movements in India.
3. Understand and analyze issues in a broader context in order to respond to critical
social realities.

Course Outline:

Unit I: Social Action

a. Social Action: Concept & Process
b. Approaches to Social Action: Cooperation, Collaborative & Conflictual
c. Strategies and Models
d. Principles & Techniques

Unit II: Social Movements-I

a. Social Movements: Theories & Perspectives
b. Genesis, Phases & Sustainability of Social Movements
c. Land Rights & Reforms Movements: Telangana, Naxalbari, Bhoodan & Gramdaan
d. Ecological Movements: Chipko Movement and Narmada Bachao Andolan

Unit III: Social Movements-II

a. Women’s Movements
b. Peace Movements: Movements against Nuclear Energy
c. Inclusion Movements: LGBTQ, Disability Rights Movements
d. Governance Movements: RTI, Lokpal, Anti Globalisation, Anti Corruption

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings:
1. Alinsky, S. (2010). Rules for radicals. New York: Vintage eBooks.
2. Freire, P. (1997). Pedagogy of the oppressed. New Delhi: Penguin Books.
3. Gurr, T.R. (1970). Why Men Rebel. Princeton N J: Princeton University Press.
4. Oommen, T.K. (2004). Nation, Civil Society and Social Movements: Essays in Political
Sociology. New Delhi: Sage Publications Ltd.
5. Rothman, J. (1970). Three Models of Community Organization Practice. Strategies of
Community Organization. New York: Columbia University Press.
6. Shah, G. (2003). Social Movements and the State. New Delhi: Sage.
7. Siddiqui, H.Y. (1984). Social Work and Social Action- A Development Perspective. New
Delhi: Harnam Publications.
8. Smelser, N.J. (1971). Theory of Collective Behaviour. New York: The Free Press.

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 SEMESTER II
MSW-SII-11-FIELD WORK (CONCURRENT)

Maximum Marks: 200 + 50 (Viva Voce)

Credits: 8+2

Nature of Placement
The students continue their field placement in the same organisation where they were
placed in the first semester.

Field Work Objectives

1. Developing an in-depth understanding of community dynamics and the impact that
it has on the lives of people
2. Strengthening the basic nucleus/groups for addressing the identified concerns in the
community
3. Learning to mobilize the identified internal and external resources for the benefit of
the community
4. Learning to practice individualized interventions with the identified families/
individuals/groups with special reference to urban/rural community set up
5. Strengthening the ability to consciously translate theoretical inputs into the practice
realm
6. Developing the ability to undertake analytical recording
7. Moving towards professional development of self
8. Attempting to draw out plans for making the interventions sustainable

Tasks for Field Work

1. Engaging in continuous discussions with the community at large, the formal/informal
leaders and the functionaries of the various systems that are linked to the
community
2. Identifying needs and problems in the community
3. Facilitating the core group/basic nucleus to work towards the implementation of the
plan of action that is evolved
4. Facilitating the core group to identify ways and means by which their interventions
could be sustained after the withdrawal of the student trainee.
5. Finding out target groups requiring professional interventions and enabling them to
evolve a plan for increasing their capacity to enhance their present level of social
functioning
6. Identifying and networking with other agencies that could be utilized by the
individuals units being worked with
7. Assisting the agency in its ongoing interventions
8. Relating theory with practice
9. Bringing out issues, concerns or dilemmas encountered during field work through a
planned paper presentation in the scheduled group conference

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Components of Field Work:

 Concurrent Field Work twice a week

 Individual Conferences
 Weekly report submission
 Group Conference
 Viva Voce

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 SEMESTER II
MSW-SII-12 RURAL CAMP

MAXIMUM MARKS: 100

CREDITS: 4

The Department of Social Work organizes an educational camp for 10 days in a rural area for
the students of M.A. Social Work - II Semester.

The camp is organised keeping the following objectives in view:

1. To provide exposure of realities of life in rural and semi-rural areas

2. To sharpen the skills of rapport formation, situational analysis and awareness
generation in the community
3. To develop an understanding of group dynamics and the power structures in a rural
community
4. To sharpen the skills of group living and to initiate the development of attitudes
conducive for effective team work.

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 SEMESTER II
MSW-SII-13 SKILL LAB – II

Max Marks: 50
Credits: 2
Course Content:
Unit 1: Participatory Techniques
a. Concept and Philosophy of Participation
b. Models and Theories of Participation
c. Tools for Participatory Assessment (Social and Resource Mapping, Wealth Ranking,
Problem Tree Analysis, Matrix Ranking)
d. Participatory Monitoring and Evaluation
Unit 2: Research Skills
a. Writing Research Proposal
b. Preparing Tools of Data Collection
c. Sample Selection
d. Skills of Data Collection (Interview, FGD, Content Analysis of Secondary Data)
e. Writing a Research Report

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MODALITIES FOR INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN RESPECT OF CORE COURSES FOR MSW
STUDENTS
1. The internal assessment in respect of all core courses will be of 25 marks.
2. There will be two components of the internal assessment, an assignment, and a test.
3. The assignment will be for 15 marks. The nature of assignment will be the discretion
of each course teacher.
4. The test will be of 10 marks and will be conducted in the week assigned for the
concerned year by the Examination Incharge in consultation with Head of the
Department.
5. The rules with respect to internal assessment will be the same as provided for in the
university ordinances and as modified from time to time.

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 SEMESTER III
MSW- SIII-14: SOCIAL WELFARE MANAGEMENT

Max Marks: 100 [25/75]

Credits: 4
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Understand the concept and scope of social welfare management
2. Critically appreciate the changing perspectives on Welfare Management
3. Understand the dynamics of non-profit organizations & their social and legal
environment
4. Develop skills in project management

Course Outline:

Unit I Basic Concepts

a. Social Welfare Organisations: Types, Characteristics & Structure
b. Social Welfare Management: Nature, Elements & Characteristics
c. Theories of Social Welfare Management: Fayol, Weber, Taylor
d. Organisational Culture & Effectiveness

Unit II Project Management Tools

a. Programme Model Approach: Inputs, Activities, Outputs, Outcomes & impact
b. Logical Framework Approach & Results Based Framework
c. Situational Analysis, Social & Organizational Assessment
d. Budgeting, Monitoring and Evaluation

Unit III Provisions of Laws relating to non-profit sector

a. Societies Registration Act,1860; Indian Trust Act, 1882
b. The Companies Act, 2013 (Section 8); Income Tax Act, 1961 & FCRA, 2010
c. Minimum Wages Act,1948; Contract Labour Regulation & Abolition Act, 1970
d. Equal Remuneration Act, 1976; Payment of Wages Act, 1936

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings:
1. Abraham, A. (2011). Formation and management of NGOs: Non-governmental
organisations. Universal Law Publishing.
2. John, E. (2003). Handbook on Management of Non-Profit Organizations. Macmillan.
3. Keck, M., & Sikkink, K. (1998). Activists beyond borders: Transnational activist
networks in international politics. Itaca, NY: Cornell University Press.
4. LFA/etc:www.scribd.com/.../Logical-Framework-Approach-LFA-handbook-for
objectivesoriented-planningarirusila.files.wordpress.com/2010/04/
sida28355enlfa_web.pdf
5. Mikkelsen, B. (2005). Methods for development work and research: A new guide for
practitioners. Sage.
6. Robbins, S. P. (2009). Organizational Behavior, 13/E. Pearson Education India.
7. Vakil, A. C. (1997). Confronting the classification problem: Toward a taxonomy of
NGOs. World development, 25(12), 2057-2070.
8. Bare Acts

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 SEMESTER III
MSW- SIII-15: MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES: ISSUES AND CHALLENGES
Max Marks: 100 [25/75]
Credits: 4
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Develop theoretical understanding and logical concern for the issues of marginalized
communities in India.
2. Understand the relevance and scope of Governmental and Non-Governmental
efforts in welfare, development and empowerment of marginalized section in India.
3. Understand the scope and strength of contemporary social work perspectives in
minimizing issues of marginalization.

Course Outline:

Unit I: Understanding Marginalisation and forms of Protest:

a. Marginalisation: Social Exclusion, Inclusion & Discrimination: Concept, Process and
Theories
b. Indian Social Structure: Class, Caste & Religion
c. Social Reforms and Movements: Religious, Non-Brahmin, Peasant/Labour & Dalit
d. Marginalisation: International Perspective

Unit II: Marginalised Groups in India

a. Scheduled Castes: Concept, Issues and Concerns
b. Scheduled Tribes: Concept, Issues and Concerns
c. Other Backward Classes: Concept, Issues and Concerns
d. Minorities: Concept, Types (Religious, Linguistic, Ethnic, Ability & Sexual), Issues and
Concerns
Unit III: Marginalised Communities: Constitutional and Institutional Responses
a. Scheduled Castes: Constitutional and Legislative Safeguards, Policy, Programmes and
Civil Society Response
b. Scheduled Tribes: Constitutional and Legislative Safeguards, Policy, Programmes and
Civil Society Response
c. Other Backward Classes: Constitutional and Legislative Safeguards, Policy,
Programmes and Civil Society Response
d. Minorities: Constitutional and Legislative Safeguards, Policy, Programmes and Civil
Society Response

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings:
1. Agrawal, A. & Sharma, M. (2012). Voices of minorities and the marginalized in Indian
English literature. New Delhi: Author Press.
2. Ambedkar, B. R. (2017). State and Minorities: What are their Rights and how to
Secure them in the Constitution of Free India. New Delhi: Kalpaz Publications.
3. Betteille, A. (1981). The Backward Classes and New Social Order. New Delhi: Oxford
University Press.
4. Bhalla, A. & Luo, D. (2013). Poverty and Exclusion of Minorities in China and India.
UK: Palgrave Macmillan.
5. Eleanor, Z. (2005). From Untouchable to Dalit Essays on the Ambedkar Movement.
New Delhi: Manohar Publisher.
6. Galantar, M. (1984). Competing Equalities: Law and the Backward Classes in India.
New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
7. Ghurey, G.S. (2000). Caste and Race in India. Bombay: Popular Prakashan.
8. Gupta, D. (Eds.). (1991). Social Stratification. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
9. Ḥasan, Z., & Menon, R. (Eds.). (2005). In a minority: Essays on Muslim women in India.
New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
10. Jawaid, M. A., Jehangir, K. N., & Bose, S. (Eds.). (2007). Minorities of India: problems &
prospects. Indian Council of Social Science Research in association with Manak
Publications
11. Joshī, V. (Ed.). (1998). Tribal Situation in India: Issues in Development: with Special
References to Western India. Jaipur: Rawat Publications.
12. Kumar, V. (2011). Status of Other Backward Classes in India, New Delhi: Alfa
Publications.
13. Michael, S.M. (2007). Dalit in Modern India. New Delhi: Sage Publication.
14. Nalini, Rajan. (2002). Democracy and the Limits of Minority Rights. New Delhi: Sage
Publications.
15. Radhakrishna, M. (2016). First Citizens: Studies on Adivasis, Tribals, and Indigenous
Peoples in India. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
16. Rath, G. C. (Ed.). (2006). Tribal development in India: The contemporary debate. New
Delhi: Sage.
17. Sharma, S. R. (2002). Protective Discrimination: Other Backward Classes in India. New
Delhi: Raj Publications.
18. Sundar, N. (2016). The Scheduled Tribes and Their India: Politics, Identities, Policies,
and Work. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
19. Taket, A., Crisp, B. R., Nevill, A., Lamaro, G., Graham, M., & Barter-Godfrey, S. (Eds.).
(2009). Theorising social exclusion. Routledge.

20. Xaxa, V. (2014). State, Society, and Tribes: Issues in Post-Colonial India. New Delhi:
Pearson Publication.

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 SEMESTER III

MSW- SIII-16: HEALTH: ISSUES AND CONCERNS

Max Marks: 100 [25/75]

Credits: 4
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Understand the changing concept of health as an aspect of social development.
2. Develop a critical perspective of healthcare services and programmes in the context of
health scenario in the country.
3. Gain understanding of relevance, domains and nature of social work intervention in
health settings.

COURSE OUTLINE
UNIT I: Concept of Health, Well-Being and Disease
a. Health, Wellbeing & Disease: Meaning, Components, Determinants
b. Critical Health Indicators
c. Epidemiology, Etiology and Prevention of Major Communicable Diseases (Tuberculosis,
Malaria, Dengue, HIV)
d. Epidemiology, Etiology and Prevention of Major Non-Communicable Diseases (Diabetes,
Hypertension, Typhoid, Cholera, Iodine Deficiency Disorder)
UNIT II: Healthcare Services and Programmes
a. Structure of healthcare services in India: Primary, secondary and tertiary level
healthcare structure and their functions
b. Primary healthcare: Concept, issues of availability, affordability and accessibility of
healthcare services
c. Health planning and policy: National health policy, National Health Mission and health
planning in India
d. Public-private partnership and collaboration in health care: Role of NGO and private
sector in health care
UNIT III: Healthcare Social Work
a. Historical evolution of social work practice in health settings
b. Community based social work approaches to prevention of diseases, promotion of
health and Rehabilitation
c. Domains of social work practice in institutional health services (Behaviour change
communication, social assistance, social support strategies, problems of treatment
adherence, counselling and rehabilitation, hospice and palliative care)
d. Health Activism& Social mobilization for Right to Health

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings:
1. Burman, P. & Khan, M.E. (1993). Paying for India’s Health Care. New Delhi: Sage
Publications.
2. Dasgupta, M. & Lincoln, C.C. (1996). Health, Poverty and Development in India. New
Delhi: Oxford University Press.
3. Dhillon, H.S. & Philip, L. (1994). Health Promotion and Community Action for Health in
Developing Countries. Geneva: WHO.
4. Drinka, T.J.K. & Clark, P.G. (2000). Health Care Teamwork: Interdisciplinary Practice and
Teaching. Westport, CT: Auburn House.
5. Germain, C.B.(1993).Social Work Practice in Health Care: An Ecological Perspective. New
York: The Free Press.
6. Katja, J. (ed.).(1996).Health Policy and Systems Development. Geneva: WHO.
7. Macdonald, G. & Peterson, J.L. (eds.)(1992).Health Promotion: Disciplines and
Diversities. London: Routledge.
8. McLeod, E., & Bywaters, P. (2000) Social Work, Health and Equality. London: Routledge.
9. Nadkarni, V.V. (1985). Proceedings of the Seminar on Changing Trends in Healthcare and
Implications for Social Work. Bombay: Tata Institute of Social Sciences.
10. Park, K. (2005). Textbook of Prevention and Social Medicine (18th edition). Jabalpur:
Banarsidas Bhanot.
11. Phillips, D.R.& Verhasselt, Y.(1994).Health and Development. London: Routledge.
12. Sundaram, T. (1996). Reaching Health to the Poor, Sourcebook on District Health
Management. New Delhi: VHAI.
13. Voluntary Health Association of India.(1992).State of India’s Health. New Delhi:
Voluntary Health Association of India.
14. WHO.(1978).Primary Health Care: A Joint Report by Director General of WHO and
Director of UNICEF. International Conference on Primary Health Care. Alma Ata: USSR.

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 SEMESTER III

MSW- SIII-17: SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIAL LEGISLATION

Max Marks: 100 [25/75]
Credits: 4
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. To understand the formulation of social policy and social legislation
2. To analyse and critically appraise Social Policies and Legislations
3. To understand the process of policy reform

Course Outline
Unit I Social Policy
a. Social Policy: Concept, Models and Process of Policy Formulation
b. Directive principles of state policy and its Institutional Linkages
c. Influencing Social Policy: Tools (Advocacy and Networking), Elements, Mechanisms and
Methods
d. Policy Analysis: Review and Alternate Reporting

Unit II Social Legislation

a. Social Legislations: Concept, Sources and Types
b. Social Legislations: Process of Formulation
c. Social Legislations: Challenges in Formulation and Implementation
d. Social Legislation: Practice Area of Social Work (JJ Act, DV Act, Scheduled Caste &
Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act)

Unit III International Law and Governance

a. Neo-Liberalism: Concept & Theories
b. Political Economy of Social Legislations and Governance
c. International Law and Enforceability
d. Social Legislation, Governance and Social Work Practice

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings:

1. Ahuja, S. (1997). People, Law and Justice: Casebook on Public Interest Litigation. New
Delhi: Orient Longman.
2. Bakshi, P.M. (2016). The Constitution of India. Delhi: Universal Law.
3. Dominelli, L. (2004). Social Work: Theory and Practice for a Changing Profession.
New York : Polity Press.
4. Gangrade, K.D.(1978). Social Legislation in India (Vol. I & II). Delhi: Concept
Publishing House, Delhi.
5. Hebsur, R.K. (ed.). (1996). Social Interventions for Social Justice. Bombay: Tata
Institute of Social Sciences.
6. Jansson, B.S. (2014). Becoming an Effective Policy Advocate: From Policy Practice to
Social Justice. New Delhi: Wadsworth Publishing.
7. Saraf, D.N.(ed). (1984). Social Policy, Law and Protection of Weaker Sections of
Society. Lucknow: Eastern Book Company.
8. Titmuss, R. M. (2008).What is Social Policy?. In Stephan, L. & Steffen M. (Eds),
Welfare States: Construction, Deconstruction, Reconstruction Volume I, Analytical
Approaches (pp 138-148).Massachusetts, USA: Edward Elgar Publishing.

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 MSW-SIII – 18 (D) & MSW- SIV-25(D)-FIELD WORK (CONCURRENT)

MSW Semester – III & IV – Social Development

The thrust of the field work in MSW – III & IV semester is determined by the specialization
that the student has opted for. Further the objectives for the third and fourth semester are
seen in a continuum and are thus not bifurcated strictly.

Nature of Placement Agencies

Students opting for social development are placed with organisations having significant
focus on research, documentation, policy analysis, advocacy, training and networking.
Illustratively students are placed in organizations engaging on issues of public health, child
protection, gender equity, governance, environmental protection, homelessness, informal
sector, marginalization etc.

Field Work Objectives

1. To develop an understanding of the placement organization with respect to its

ideology, vision, design, interventions and human resource policies.
2. To begin to develop an understanding of the legal environment within which the
organization functions.
3. To begin to understand the socio-political-economic context that impacts the issue
being addressed by the organization.
4. To begin to understand and analyse the social policies and legislations relevant to the
issue being addressed by the organization.
5. To begin to recognize the relevance and scope for using various tools (research,
documentation, advocacy, training etc.) so as to create a macro level impact.
6. To directly experience the usage of any one of the above tools and bring out a
document based on the above.
7. To begin to understand and participate in the process of project formulation.
8. To develop skills of different forms of recording.
9. To learn to use supervision at faculty and agency level.

Note: Since the placement agency of the student will ordinarily remain the same in
semester III & IV and there is continuity in the work and assignments carried out by the
students, the objectives remain the same for semester III and IV. However, for evaluation
purposes at the end of Semester III, Objectives 1, 2 & 3 are expected to be substantially
achieved and additionally the students are expected to acquire beginning skills in respect of
the remaining objectives. Similarly, at the end of semester IV the students are expected to
substantially achieve all the objectives listed above and acquire skills and competencies of a
higher order reflected in their ability to function independently as a professional with little
supervision.

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Components of Field Practicum:

 Concurrent Field Work twice a week

 Individual Conferences

 Weekly report submission

 Group Conference (Semester III)

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 MSW-SIII-18(W) & MSW- SIV-25(W)-FIELD WORK (CONCURRENT)

MSW Semester – III & IV – Social Welfare

The thrust of the field work in MSW – III & IV semester is determined by the specialization
that the student has opted for. Further the objectives for the third and fourth semester are
seen in a continuum and are thus not bifurcated strictly.

Nature of Placement
The students are placed in organizations where opportunities for intensive individual and
group level interventions are available. Illustratively students are placed in mental health
settings, statutory or non-statutory institutions involved in child protection, de-addiction
facilities, statutory and non statutory institutions working on issues of domestic violence,
services for differently abled, institutions offering counselling and care and support services
for persons who are infected or affected with HIV/AIDS.

Field Work Objectives

1. To develop an understanding of the placement organization with respect to its

ideology, vision, design, interventions and human resource policies.
2. To begin to develop an understanding of the legal environment within which the
organization functions.
3. To begin to understand and analyze the social policies and legislations relevant to
the client group of the agency.
4. To develop skills of assessment at an individual and group level and to develop skills
of drawing out plans of intervention in the light of the above.
5. To understand and implement the intervention plan using the skills and techniques
drawn from various therapeutic approaches.
6. To begin to understand and participate in the process of project formulation.
7. To learn to work as part of an interdisciplinary team.

Note: Since the placement agency of the student will ordinarily remain the same in
semester III & IV and there is continuity in the work and assignments carried out by the
students, the objectives remain the same for semester III and IV. However, for evaluation
purposes at the end of Semester III, Objectives 1, 2 & 3 are expected to be substantially
achieved and additionally the students are expected to acquire beginning skills in respect of
the remaining objectives. Similarly, at the end of semester IV the students are expected to
substantially achieve all the objectives listed above and acquire skills and competencies of a
higher order reflected in their ability to function independently as a professional with little
supervision.

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Components of Field Practicum:

 Concurrent Field Work twice a week

 Individual Conferences

 Weekly report submission

 Group Conference (Semester III)

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 SEMESTER III
MSW-SIII-19 SKILL LAB – III

Max Marks: 50
Credits: 2
Course Content:
Unit 1: Computer Application
a. MS Office (MS Word, MS PPT, MS Excel)
b. Data Processing and Analysis
c. SPSS
d. Software for Qualitative Research
Unit 2: Project Management
a. Writing Project or Grant Proposal
b. Budgeting for Projects
c. Project Monitoring and Evaluation
d. Training HR: Need Assessment, Designing & Evaluation

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MODALITIES FOR INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN RESPECT OF CORE COURSES FOR MSW
STUDENTS
1. The internal assessment in respect of all core courses will be of 25 marks.
2. There will be two components of the internal assessment, an assignment, and a test.
3. The assignment will be for 15 marks. The nature of assignment will be the discretion
of each course teacher.
4. The test will be of 10 marks and will be conducted in the week assigned for the
concerned year by the Examination Incharge in consultation with Head of the
Department.
5. The rules with respect to internal assessment will be the same as provided for in the
university ordinances and as modified from time to time.

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 SEMESTER IV- SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE
MSW- SIV (D)-20: DEVELOPMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE
Max Marks: 100 [25/75]
Credits: 4
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Understanding concept of development and debates of contemporary society
2. Develop understanding about contemporary development processes and concerns
3. Develop analytical and critical skills to comprehend the complexities underlying
development practice and facilitate intervention

Course Outline
Unit I Development Theories & Paradigms
a. Development: Concept & Evolution
b. Developmental Paradigm: Classical
c. Developmental Theories: Modern
d. Conflicting & Alternative Development Paradigms

Unit II Contemporary Processes of Development

a. India’s Development Experience
b. Development Processes and Projects: Nature, Impact, Migration and Displacement
c. Developmental Disparities
d. Women, Gender and Development

Unit III Post Development Thinking & Practice

a. International Development Strategies
b. Indigenous & Localism in Development Practice
c. Post Development Thinking & Role of Civil Society (Media & NGOs)
d. Ethics & Development Practice

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings:
1. Apffel–Marglin, F., Kumar, S. & Mishra, A. (Eds.) (2010). Interrogating Development:
Insights from the Margins. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
2. Banerjee, A. V., Benabou, R., & Mookherjee, D. (Eds.). (2006). Understanding poverty.
Oxford University Press.
3. Marshall, K. (2008). The World Bank: From reconstruction to development to equity.
Routledge.
4. Rai, M.S. (2008). The Gender Politics of Development: Essays in Hope and Despair.
New Delhi: Zubaan (an imprint of Kali for Women).
5. Sachs, W. (Eds.) (1992). The Development Dictionary. London: Zed Books.
6. Sen, A. (2000). Development as Freedom. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
7. Sen, G. & Grown, C. (1987). Development Crises and Alternative Visions. USA: Monthly
Review Press.
8. Sengupta, A. (2000). Realizing the right to development. Development and
Change, 31(3), 553-578.
9. Stiglitz, J. E. (2002). Globalization and its Discontents (Vol. 500). Norton: New York.
10. Willis, K. (2011). Theories and practices of development. Taylor & Francis.

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 SEMESTER IV
MSW- SIV (D)-21: URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Max Marks: 100 [25/75]
Credits: 4
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Understand the Concept and Process of Community Development
2. Critically look at the patterns, pathologies & programs of Urban and Rural
Development
3. Visualize the scope and relevance of Social Work intervention in the Urban and Rural
Community Development
Course Outline
Unit -1: Community Development: Concept and Process
a. Community Development: Concept, need, principles and methods
b. Historical development of community development in India
c. Structure and functions of community development at district, block and grass root
levels
d. NGOs and their role in community development

Unit -2: Urban Community Development

a. Urban, Urbanism, Urbanization: Conceptual Understanding of the terminologies
b. Trends and Patterns and Pathologies (Issues and Concerns) of Urbanisation in India.
c. 74th Constitutional Amendment Act and its implications
d. Urban Development Policies and Programs of Government of India over the years.

Unit-3: Rural Community Development

a. Conceptual Understanding of a Village and Rural Community
b. Characteristics of Village Life and Pathologies (Issues and Concerns) of Rural areas
c. 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act and its implications
d. Rural Community Development Programs of Government of India over the years

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings
1. Bhattacharya, B. (2006). Urban Development in India: Since Pre-Historic Time. New
Delhi, India: Concept Publishing Company.
2. Gangrade, K.D. (2001). Working With Communities at Grass Roots Level. New Delhi,
India: Radha Publications.
3. Nagpaul, H. (1996). Social work in urban India. Jaipur, India: Rawat Publications.
4. Madan, G.R. (1990). India’s Developing Villages. New Delhi, India: Allied Publishers.
5. Patil, A.R. (2013). Community Organization and Development. New Delhi, India: PHI
Learning Private Limited.
6. Green, G.P & Haines, A. (2001). Asset Building and Community Development. New
Delhi, India: Sage Publications.
7. Ramachandran, R. (1991). Urbanization and Urban System in India. New Delhi, India:
Oxford University Press.
8. Sandhu, R.S. (2003). Urbanization in India: Sociological Contributions. New Delhi,
India: Sage Publications.
9. Singh, K. (2009). Rural Development: Principles, Policies and Management. New
Delhi, India: Sage Publications.

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 SEMESTER IV
MSW- SIV (D)-22: POVERTY AND LIVELIHOOD

Max Marks: 100 [25/75]

Credits: 4

At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:

1. To understand the various perspectives on poverty and its dimensions

2. Critically appraise the impact of socio-political-economic environment of poverty.
3. Understand various strategies and programmes of poverty alleviation
Course Outline

Unit I Poverty

a. Poverty in the Indian Context

b. Modern Approaches to Understanding Poverty
c. Poverty, Social Exclusion and Marginalization
d. Entitlements and Rights Approaches to Poverty
Unit II Measurement and Intervention

a. Measurement Indicators: Traditional and Contemporary

b. Impact of Structural Adjustment , Globalization and Migration
c. Poverty Alleviation strategies
d. Critical analysis of Poverty Alleviation Programme
Unit III Livelihoods

a. Livelihood: Concept, Types, Approaches and Sustainable Livelihood

b. Micro credit, Micro finance and Livelihood strategies
c. Agricultural based Livelihoods
d. Gender, Food security and Livelihoods
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings:

1. Addison, T., Hulme, D. & Kanbur, R. (2009). Poverty Dynamics. Oxford: Oxford
University Press.
2. Datta, S. & Sharma, V. (2010). The State of India’s Livelihoods Report 2010: The 4P
Report. New Delhi: Access Publications.
3. Deaton, A. & Kozal, V. (2005). The Great Indian Poverty Debate. New Delhi:
Macmillan India Ltd.
4. Kabeer, N. (2003). Social Exclusion, Poverty and Discrimination: Towards an
Analytical Framework. Sussex, UK: IDS Bulletin: 31(4): 83-97.
5. Kumar, A., Das, A.K. & Das, S.P (2017). Chronic Poverty in India: Issues, Policies and
Challenges. New Delhi: Vistara Publishing.
6. Planning Commission. (2009). Report of the Expert Group to Review the Methodology
for Estimation of Poverty. New Delhi: Planning Commission, Government of India.
7. Radhakrishna, R. & Shovan, R. (2005). Handbook of Poverty: Perspectives, Policies,
and Programmes. New Delhi: Oxford University Press.
8. Sen, A. (1999). Commodities and Capabilities. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
9. Sen, A. (2001). Development as Freedom. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
10. World Bank. (2003). Perspectives on Poverty in India: Stylized Facts from Survey Data.
Washington, D.C: World Bank.

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 SEMESTER IV
MSW- SIV (D)-23: ENVIRONMENT AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Max Marks: 100 [25/75]
Credits: 4
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Understanding concepts related to Environment and Disaster
2. Understanding impact of environmental degradation and disasters on the lives of the
people, particularly the marginalized section.
3. Understanding theoretical Perspectives on environmental sustainability and disaster
management.
Course Outline

Unit I Environment and Related Concepts

a. Environmental Degradation: Causes and Consequences
b. Climate Change: Technological Innovations and Challenges
c. Environmental Sustainability: Approaches and Challenges
d. Environmental Justice: International treaties & Environmental laws

Unit II Disaster Management

a. Disaster: Concept, Typology, Impact & Theories
b. Disaster Management: Concept & Phases
c. Disaster Mitigation, Resettlement & Rehabilitation: Issues & Concerns
d. Disaster Management Act, 2005

Unit III Environment, Disaster Management & Social Work Intervention

a. Politics of Ecology and Development
b. Stakeholders Participation in Environmental Conservation
c. Community Based Disaster Preparedness & Management
d. Psychosocial Interventions in Post Disaster Situations

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings
1. Ehrenreich, J.H. (2001). Coping With Disaster: A Guidebook to Psychosocial Intervention.
Old Westbury, NY: Center for Psychology and Society.
2. Gadgil, M. & Guha, R. (1995). Ecology & Equity: The Use and Abuse of Nature in
Contemporary India. London: Routledge.
3. Gupta, K.R.(ed.). (2005). Environment: Problems and Policies, Vol. I & Vol. II. New Delhi:
Atlantic Publications.
4. Gupta, M.C., Sharma, V. K., Gupta, L.C., & Tamini, B.K. (2001). Manual on Natural Disaster
Management in India. New Delhi: National Centre for Disaster Management.
5. Reid, D.E. (1995). Sustainable Development: An Introductory Guide. London: Earthscan
Publications.
6. Sheth, P. (1997). Environmentalism: Politics, Ecology and Development. Jaipur: Rawat
Publications.
7. Sinha, P.C. (ed.). (1998). Encyclopedia of Disaster Management. New Delhi: Anmol
Publications Pvt. Ltd.
8. Sundaram K.V. Jha, M.M. & Mrityunjay ,M.(ed.). (2004). Natural resources management
and livelihood security: survival strategies & sustainable policies. New Delhi: Concept
Publishing Co.

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 SEMESTER IV
MSW-SIV (D)-24: DISSERTATION

Dissertation Guidelines

 Agency Attachment: Field Work Agency of MSW-III & IV Semester

 Domain of Research: To be decided in consultation with the supervisor
 Nature of Research: Preferably based on primary data. In exceptional cases,
research based on secondary data may be undertaken after taking prior permission
from competent authority
 Time Line
Identification of Issue and Development of Proposal August-September (III
Semester)
Literature Review and Tool Development including October-November (III
Pre-Testing Semester)
Data Collection Winter Vacation
Data Analysis January-February (IV
Semester)
Report Writing & Submission April (IV Semester)
Viva End of IV Semester

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 SEMESTER IV
MSW- SIV (D)-26 -SKILL LAB – IV (SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PRACTICE)

Max Marks: 50
Credits: 2
Course Content:
Unit 1: Livelihood
a. Forming and Sustaining SHG and Cooperatives
b. Designing a Business/Livelihood Plan
c. Skills of Marketing
d. Skills of Accounting
Unit 2: Tools of Social and Policy Assessment
a. Budgetary Analysis
b. Tools and Techniques of Measuring Poverty
c. Environmental and Social Impact Assessment
d. Policy Analysis Tools and Social Audit

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 SEMESTER IV- SOCIAL WELFARE PRACTICE
MSW- SIV (W)-20: FAMILY PRACTICE
Max Marks: 100 [25/75]
Credits: 4
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Understand the concept of family and family life cycle
2. Develop an understanding of the implications of the changes in contemporary
families and challenges faced consequently
3. Understand changing patterns in marriage and strategies to face the challenges
4. Develop an understanding of the issues of elderly in the family and the support
system to handle the issues.

Course Outline
Unit I Family: Theoretical and Conceptual framework
a. Understanding Family as a system: Concepts, Types & Theories
b. Family life cycle and Challenges.
c. Family Dynamics and family functioning: Concept and Models
d. Family Assessment tools: Eco-map and Genogram

Unit II Challenges within Families

a. Challenges in marriage : Infidelity , Infertility, Violence and Divorce
b. Legislative Measures to deal with violence: PWDVA; Dowry Prohibition Act; IPC
Sections 498a, 304b and Relevant Sections of Indian Evidence Act (Section 113 A &
113), PCPNDT Act, 1994
c. Therapeutic Interventions for Family Enrichment: Couple Therapy, Family Therapy,
Pre-Marital Counselling
d. Therapeutic interventions in cases of family disputes: Family Courts, Family
Counselling Centres

Unit III Elderly in Families

a. Gerontology: Concept, Theories of Aging and Approaches
b. Issues of Elderly: Longevity, Health, Security, Death and Bereavement
c. Elderly and Family: Abuse, Care and Caregiving
d. Policies and Programmes for Elderly: NPOP, Maintenance and Welfare of Senior
Citizens Act, 2007, NSAP

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings:
1. Angie, A. (2015). Safeguarding Older people from Abuse: Critical Contexts to Policy
and Practice. Great Britain: Policy Press.
2. Arora, R. K. (2006). Family Relationship and Child Development. New Delhi: Murari
Lal & Sons.
3. Browning, D. S. (2003). Marriage and Modernization: How Globalization Threatens
Marriage. Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing.
4. Carr, D. C., & Komp, K. S. (2011). Gerontology in the era of the third age: Implications
and next steps. Springer Publishing Company.
5. Carson, D. K., Carson, C. K., & Chowdhury, A. (Ed) (2007). Indian families at the
crossroads: Preparing families for the new millennium. New Delhi: Gyan Publications.
6. Doherty, W. J., Boss, P. G., LaRossa, R., Schumm, W. R., & Steinmetz, S. K. (2009).
Family theories and methods. In Sourcebook of family theories and methods (pp. 3-
30). Springer US.
7. Patel, T. (Ed.). (2005). The family in India: Structure and practice. New Delhi: Sage.
8. Rajan, S. I. (2014). Social Security for the Elderly: Experiences from South Asia. New
Delhi: Routledge.
9. Ratra, A., Kumar, P. & Chhikara, P. (2006). Marriage and Family in Diverse and
Changing Scenario, New Delhi: Deep & Deep Publications Pvt. Ltd.
10. Sharma, K. L. (2007). Studies in Gerontology: Intergenerational Perspectives. Jaipur:
Rawat Publications.
11. Zimmerman, S.L. (1995). Understanding Family Policy: Theories and Applications.
London: Sage Publications.

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 SEMESTER IV
MSW- SIV (W)-21: COUNSELLING THEORY AND PRACTICE
Max Marks: 100 [25/75]
Credits: 4
At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:
1. Understand the concept and context of counseling for social work practitioners
2. Acquire skills of counseling relevant to different stages of the process
3. Understand therapeutic interventions appropriate for specific situations

Course Outline
Unit I Introduction to Counselling
a. Counselling: Concept, Types (Interpersonal, Group, Telephonic)& Scope
b. Assumptions, Principles and Goals of Counselling
c. Attributes of a Counsellor
d. Counsellor Burnout and Self Care
Unit II Stages and skills of Interpersonal counselling
a. Stages in interpersonal counselling process
b. Counselling skills for relationship building and exploration
c. Counselling skills for developing new perspective
d. Counselling skills for facilitating positive action, goal setting, and follow-up.
Unit III Therapeutic Interventions
a. Grief and Trauma Counselling
b. Child Centred Counselling, Play Therapy, Bibliotherapy, Art Therapy
c. Motivational Enhancement Therapy for Working with Addiction
d. Solution Focussed Therapy

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential readings:

1. Brammer, L. M., & Macdonald, G. (1996). Helping Relationship: Process & Skills.
Boston: Allyn & Bacon.
2. Corey, G. (2000). Theory and Practice of Group Counselling (5th Edition). Australia:
Brooks/Cole.
3. Egan, G. (1982). The Skilled Helper:Model, Skills and Methods for Effective Helping
(Second Edition). Monterey: Brooks/Cole Publishing Company.
4. George, R.L. & Christiani, T.S. (1981). Theory, Methods and Processes of Counselling
and Psychotherapy. Englewood Cliffs: Prentice Hall.
5. Gumaer, J. (1984). Counselling and Therapy for Children. New York: Free Press
6. Humphrey, G. M., & Zimpfer, D. G. (2008). Counselling for Grief and Bereavement
(Second ed.). London: Sage Publications Ltd.
7. Kottler, J.A. & Shepard, D.S. (2008). Introduction to Counselling: Voices from the
Field. Australia: Thomson Brooks/Cole.
8. Lewis, J.A., Dana, R.Q. & Blevins, G.A. (2015). Substance abuse counselling (5th
Edition). Australia: Cengage Learning.
9. Macdonald, A. J. (2011). Solution Focused Therapy: Theory, Research & Practice.
London: Sage Publications Ltd.
10. MacLean, D., & Gould, S. (1988). The Helping Process: An Introduction. London:
Croom Helm.
11. Patterson, L. E., & Welfel, E. E. (2000). The Counselling Process. Brooks/Cole:
Australia.
12. Rao, S. N. (1981). Counselling Psychology. New Delhi: Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing
Company Ltd.
13. Saarthak : Operation Hope : A Manual for Phone Counselling (Unpublished
Document)
14. Seligman, L., & Reichenberg, L. W. (2011). Theories of Counselling and
Psychotherapy: Systems, Strategies and Skills. New Delhi: PHI Learning Private
Limited.
15. Sriram, S. (Ed.). (2016). Counselling in India: Reflections on the Process. Springer.

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 SEMESTER IV

MSW- SIV (W)-22: SOCIAL DEFENSE & SOCIAL WORK

Max Marks: 100 [25/75]

Credits: 4

At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:

1. Develop an understanding of the concept and domains of social defense.

2. Understand emerging contextual social realities with regard to social defense and
the role of Social worker in area of social defense.
3. Understand the practice of social work in Institutional and community based
correctional, preventive and rehabilitative settings.
Course Outline

Unit I Social Defense

a. Social Defense: Concept, Evolution & Scope

b. Social Defense in India: Philosophical Foundation and Contemporary Thrust
c. Crime, Victimology and Correction: Concept & Theories
d. Prison Welfare: Concept & Legislative Framework

Unit II Areas of Social Defense I

a. Juvenile Delinquency: Concept, Magnitude and Vulnerabilities

b. Juvenile Delinquency: Legislative Framework and Social Work Intervention
c. Probation: Concept & Legislative Framework
d. Beggary: Concept, Types, Legislative Framework and Social Work Intervention

Unit III Areas of Social Defense II

a. Trafficking: Concept, Forms, Magnitude and Vulnerabilities

b. Trafficking: Legislative Framework and Social Work Intervention
c. Sex Work: Concept, Types and Debates
d. Sex Work: Legislative Framework and Social Work Intervention

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings:

1. Ahuja, R. (1996). Youth and Crime. Jaipur, India: Rawat Publication.

2. Ancel, M. (2001). Social Defence: A Modern Approach to Criminal Problems. Briton:
Routledge.
3. Bedi, K.(2014). It is Always Possible: Transforming one of the Largest Prisons in the
World. New Delhi, India: Sterling Publishers.
4. Bhattacharya, S.K. (1985). Social Defence. An Indian Perspective. New Delhi, India:
Manas Publications.
5. Chakrabarti, N.K. (ed.). (1997). Administration of Criminal Justice (Vol. 1). New Delhi,
India: Deep and Deep Publication.
6. Cox, S. M., Allen, J. M., Hanser, R. D., & Conrad, J. J. (2017). Juvenile Justice: A Guide
to Theory, Policy, and Practice (9th Edition). USA: Sage.
7. Govt. of India. (1959). Bombay Prevention of Begging Act. India: Author.
8. Hussey, J. (2012). Reoffending: A Practitioner's Guide to Working with Offenders and
Offending Behaviour in the Criminal Justice System (Probation). Birmingham, UK:
Bennion Keerney.
9. Kara, S. (2010). Sex Trafficking: Inside the Business of Modern Slavery. New York:
Colombia University Press.
10. Sahni, R. (2008). Prostitution and Beyond: An Analysis of Sex Workers in India. New
Delhi, India: Sage.
11. Srivastava, S.P. (1981). Public Participation in Social Defence. New Delhi, India: D.K.
Publishers & Distributors.
12. Teeters, N.K. & Barnes, H.E. (1996). New Horizons in Criminology. New York: Prentice -
Hall.
13. Wolhuter, L., Olley, N., & Denham, D. (2009). Victimology. London: Routledge-
Cavendish.

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 SEMESTER IV

MSW- SIV (W)-23: MEDICAL AND PSYCHIATRIC SOCIAL WORK

Max Marks: 100 [25/75]

Credits: 4

At the end of the course, the student shall be able to:

1. Understand the concept of psychiatric social work

2. Develop skills in identifying mental disorders in health and community settings
3. Develop the capacity of the student to apply knowledge and skills of the methods of
professional social work in the domain of mental health
Course Outline:

Unit 1: Introduction to Medical & Psychiatric Social Work

a. MPSW: Concept & Importance
b. Role of Social Workers in Medical & Psychiatric Settings
c. Changing Trends in Mental Health Care
d. National Mental Health Programme and Mental Healthcare Act

Unit 2: Social Work & Mental Health I

a. Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders-DSM and ICD systems
b. Clinical Signs, Symptoms, & Causes of Mental Disorders
c. Psychiatric Assessment and use of Mental Health Scales in Assessment &
Intervention
d. Psychiatric Interviewing-Case History, Recording & Mental Status Examination

Unit 3: Social Work & Mental Health II

a. Family Interventions- Psycho-Education
b. Social Skills Training, Activities of daily living& Vocational skills training
c. Support Group Strategies
d. Therapeutic Communities

INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
1. Assignment (15 Marks)
2. Test (10 Marks)

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Essential Readings
1. Bentley, K.J. (2001). Social Work Practice in Mental Health: Contemporary Roles,
Tasks, and Techniques. Wadsworth Publishing.
2. Birn, A., Pillay, Y. & Holtz, T. H. (2009). Textbook of International Health: Global
Health in a Dynamic World. USA: Oxford University Press.
3. Carson R.C., Butcher, J.N. & Mineka, S. (2000). Abnormal Psychology and Modern
Life. Singapore: Pearson Education.
Francis, A. P. (Ed.). (2014). Social Work in Mental Health: Areas of Practice,
Challenges, and Way Forward. New Delhi: Sage Publications India.
4. Francis, A. P. (Ed.). (2014). Social Work in Mental Health: contexts and theories for
practice. New Delhi: Sage Publications India.
5. Kishor, J. (2012). National Health Programmes of India: National Policies and
Legislations Related to Health. New Delhi: Century Publications.
6. Park, J.E. & Park, K. (2009). Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine. Jabalpur:
Banarasidas Bhanot.
7. Sisti, D. A., Caplan, A. L., & Rimon-Greenspan, H. (Eds.). (2013). Applied Ethics in
Mental Health Care: An Interdisciplinary Reader. London: MIT Press.
8. Taylor, E. H. (2014). Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Serious Mental Disorders: A
Bioecological Approach. New York: Oxford University Press.
9. Turner, F. (ed.) (1978) Social Work Treatment: Interlocking Perspectives. New York:
The Free Press.
10. Wolf, C., & Serpa, J. G. (2015). A clinician's guide to teaching mindfulness: The
comprehensive session-by-session program for mental health professionals and
health care providers. Oakland: New Harbinger Publications.
11. World Health Organization. (1992). The ICD-10 classification of mental and
behavioural disorders: clinical descriptions and diagnostic guidelines (Vol. 1). World
Health Organization.

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 SEMESTER IV

MSW-S IV (W)-24: DISSERTATION

Dissertation Guidelines

 Agency Attachment: Field Work Agency of MSW-III & IV Semester

 Domain of Research: To be decided in consultation with the supervisor
 Nature of Research: Preferably based on primary data. In exceptional cases,
research based on secondary data may be undertaken after taking prior permission
from competent authority
 Time Line
Identification of Issue and Development of Proposal August-September (III
Semester)
Literature Review and Tool Development including October-November (III
Pre-Testing Semester)
Data Collection Winter Vacation
Data Analysis January-February (IV
Semester)
Report Writing & Submission April (IV Semester)
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 SEMESTER IV
MSW- SIV (W)-26 -SKILL LAB – IV (SOCIAL WELFARE PRACTICE)
Max Marks: 50
Credits: 2
Course Content:
Unit 1: Therapeutic Interventions and Relevant Tools-I
a. Mental Health Assessment
b. Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
c. Counselling Techniques for Children and Adolescents
d. Disability Assessment

Unit 2: Therapeutic Interventions and Relevant Tools-II

a. Skills for Crisis Intervention
b. Family Assessment and Family Therapy
c. Couple Counselling
d. Designing and Executing Family Enrichment Programmes

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MODALITIES FOR INTERNAL ASSESSMENT IN RESPECT OF CORE COURSES FOR MSW
STUDENTS
1. The internal assessment in respect of all core courses will be of 25 marks.
2. There will be two components of the internal assessment, an assignment, and a test.
3. The assignment will be for 15 marks. The nature of assignment will be the discretion
of each course teacher.
4. The test will be of 10 marks and will be conducted in the week assigned for the
concerned year by the Examination Incharge in consultation with Head of the
Department.
5. The rules with respect to internal assessment will be the same as provided for in the
university ordinances and as modified from time to time.

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