MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK MSW SYLLABUS CREDIT BASED, CHOICE BASED CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT PATTERNED EDUCATION SYSTEM. (Regulations, Scheme of Examination and Course Content) To be effective form the Academic Year 2015-16 DEPARTMENT OF STUDIES IN SOCIAL WORK UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE MANASAGANGOTRI MYSORE - 570006 Page 1 of 97 MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK DISTRIBUTION OF COURSE CONTENT AND CREDITS Honor’s level Papers offered MSW-I Semester Core papers for odd Semesters - Honor’s level Sl No. Code No. Paper title L T P Credits 1 SWHC-1 Social Work – History and Ideologies 2 1 0 3 2 SWHC-2 Society and Dynamics of Human Behavior 2 1 0 3 3 SWHC-3 Work with Individuals and Families 2 1 0 3 4 SWHC-4 Work with Groups 2 1 0 3 5 SWHC-5 Work with Communities 2 1 0 3 6 SWHC-6 Social Work Practicum – I 0 0 3 3 Total Credits 18 MSW-II Semester Core papers for even semesters - Honor’s level Sl No Code No. Paper title L T P Credits Management of Developmental and Welfare 1 SWHC-7 2 1 0 3 Services 2 SWHC-8 Social Work Research and Statistics 2 1 0 3 Social Work Practicum – II 3 SWHC-9 0 0 3 3 (Social Work Camp and Summer Placement) 4 SWHC-10 Social Work Practicum - III 0 0 3 3 Communication and Counseling / or 5 SWSC-1 Gandhian Approach to Welfare and 2 1 0 3 Development Personal and Professional Growth / or 6 SWSC-2 2 1 0 3 Population and Environment Total 18 Social Work Practice with Children / or 7 SW0E -1 Science of Crime, Penology and Social Work 3 1 0 4 Practice Page 2 of 97 MSW-III Semester (Odd semester) Masters level Sl No. Code No. Paper title L T P Credits 1 SWHC - 11 Human Resource Management 2 1 0 3 2 SWHC – 12 Social Work Practicum - IV 0 0 3 3 Social Work with Tribal and Rural Communities/ or 3 SWSC - 3 2 1 0 3 Organisational Behavior and Organisational Development Preventive and Social Medicine and Medical 4 SWSC – 4 Social Work/ or 2 1 0 3 Rehabilitation and Aftercare Services Social Policy, Planning and Development / or 5 SWSC - 5 2 0 0 2 Legal System in India Total Credits 14 Gerentological Social Work /or 6 SWOE-2 Management of Non-Governmental 3 1 0 4 Organizations MSW-IV Semester Master’s level - even Semester Sl No. Code No. Paper title L T P Credits 1 SWHC – 13 Employee Relations and Legislation 2 1 0 3 2 SWHC – 14 Mental Health and Psychiatric Social Work 2 1 0 3 3 SWHC – 15 Major Project 0 0 4 4 4 SWHC – 16 Social Work Practicum – V 0 0 3 3 Social Work Practicum – VI 5 SWHC – 17 0 0 3 3 (Block Placement) Human Resource Development and Employee 2 0 0 2 Wellness 6 SWSC - 6 or /or 2 Case studies 0 0 2 Total Credits 18 Disaster Management / or 7 SWOE-3 3 1 0 4 Correctional Administration and Services Page 3 of 97 Appendix – I MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK DISTRIBUTION OF PAPER CODE AND CREDITS Honor’s level Paper Codes and Credits Core papers for odd semesters I semester MSW Paper Code Paper L T P Credits SWHC-1 HC 2 1 0 3 SWHC-2 HC 2 1 0 3 SWHC-3 HC 2 1 0 3 SWHC-4 HC 2 1 0 3 SWHC-5 HC 2 1 0 3 SWHC-6 HC 0 0 3 3 Total 18 Core papers for even semesters II semester MSW Paper Code Paper L T P Credits SWHC-7 HC 2 1 0 3 SWHC-8 HC 2 1 0 3 SWHC-9 HC 0 0 3 3 SWHC-10 HC 0 0 3 3 SWSC-1 SC 2 1 0 3 SWSC-2 SC 2 1 0 3 Total 18 SWOE-1 SWOE 3 1 0 4 Page 4 of 97 Master’s level Core papers for odd semesters. III semester MSW Paper Code Paper L T P Credits SWHC - 11 HC 2 1 0 3 SWHC – 12 HC 0 0 3 3 SWSC - 3 SC 2 1 0 3 SWSC – 4 SC 2 1 0 3 SWSC - 5 SC 2 0 0 2 Total 14 SWOE-2 SWOE 3 1 0 4 Master’s level - even semester Paper code Paper L T P Credits SWHC – 13 HC 2 1 0 3 SWHC – 14 HC 2 1 0 3 SWHC – 15 HC 0 0 4 4 SWHC – 16 HC 0 0 3 3 SWHC – 17 HC 0 0 3 3 SC 2 0 0 2 SWSC - 6 Or 0 0 2 2 Total 18 SWOE-3 SWOE 3 1 0 4 HC= Hard Core Paper, SC= Soft Core Paper, OE= Open Elective, SWP= Social Work Practicum, BP=Block Placement, SP=Summer Placement, CS= Case Studies, RP= Research Project. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Page 5 of 97 Objectives of the Course (Master of Social Work): 1. To provide education and training in social work to those desirous of making a career in social work practice. 2. To provide opportunities through intensive field practicum to work with variety of people in their development and provide service to those who are in need of it. 3. To provide inter-disciplinary collaboration for better understanding of human problems, services and issues related to human development. 4. To link theory with practice in every sphere of human service endeavors. 5. To develop requisite knowledge, skills and values in working with people 6. To promote among learners a sense of responsibility and commitment to work with different sections of people and especially of the vulnerable sections of the society 7. To promote opportunities and to create awareness for personal growth 8. To acquire knowledge and skills in undertaking practice-based research and to administer human service organizations Name of the Course: The course shall be called ' Master of Social Work' (MSW). Duration of the Course: The Course of study for MSW Degree shall extend over a period of four semesters spreading over two academic years. Regulations: ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION TO MSW COURSE Candidates who have passed BSW/ BA/ B.Sc. / B.Com. / BBM/ B.C.A / LLB of the University of Mysore or any other university recognized as equivalent there to are eligible for admission to MSW course. Candidates will be selected for admission as per the general guidelines issued from the University of Mysore from time to time. The Department/University shall conduct entrance examination for admission to the course. The examination is of two hour duration and the question paper comprises of 100 objective type questions - 20% questions from general knowledge, 60% from science & social sciences, and another 20% questions will be from present social issues. Merit will be assessed on the basis of performance in the entrance examination and performance in the undergraduate examination on equal weightage. Note: Four seats shall be allotted to Graduates in Social Work of the University of Mysore and one seat shall be allotted to Graduates in Social Work of other University. The unfilled seats, if any, shall be shifted to the general category. Page 6 of 97 PATTERN OF QUESTION PAPER Pattern 3 (The Question paper comprising of 3 parts: A,B and C as follows) PART – A There are 6 questions and a candidate has to answer any 4 questions. Each question carries 4 marks. This part covers all units of the syllabus. PART – B There are 6 questions and a candidate has to answer any 4 questions. Each question carries 10 marks. This part covers all units of the syllabus. PART –C There is a single question (with no choice) such as case study (may contain sub questions) covering entire syllabus carrying 14 marks. ASSESSMENT OF SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM A viva-voce examination shall be conducted for each candidate in all semesters. The performance of the candidate shall only be assessed by a committee consisting of one faculty member of the Department of Social Work of University of Mysore and an external examiner. The number of such committees depends on the number of candidates. In case of colleges where MSW is being offered, a qualified faculty member (who has passed UGC NET or has Doctoral Degree in Social Work) will be an observer and a facilitator to the two member committee mentioned above for that college only. In case of non-availability of a qualified teacher, the two-member committee constituted for viva-voce examination will stand. SOCIAL WORK PRACTICUM The practicum with different learning opportunities is designed to provide scope to develop and enhance professiona1 practice skills. Learning is aided through observation, analysis of social realities and experience of participation in designing and providing social work intervention. The tasks are organized to help the learner acquire beginning skills, practice those already acquired, and master them from simple to complex. The learner is gradually encouraged to become an independent worker during the course of study. Page 7 of 97 Objectives The objectives are met by providing a variety of experiences to learners to: 1. i. Develop the ability to observe and analyze social realities. ii. Understand the characteristics of social systems and their dynamics. iii. Appreciate society's response to people's needs, problems and social issues. iv. Develop critical understanding of the application of legislation, legal process, and social policy. 2. i. Develop the ability to examine the process of programme management and participate in the effort at various levels. ii. Develop the ability to recognize the need for newer programs, initiate and participate in them. iii. Use Human Rights tools, understanding of gender justice, and need for equity in all intervention. iv. Develop an understanding of organizational structure, resource management, and day-to-day administration for human service programmes - developmental and welfare programmes v. Develop the capacity to integrate knowledge and practice-theory by participating in intervention. 3. i. Clarify and imbibe values which sustain positive attitude and professional ethics. ii. Develop the capacity for self-direction, growth and change through self awareness. 4. i. Enhance writing skills to document practice appropriately. Recordings to be viewed as an expression of interest, motivation and involvement in practice and as evidence of enrichment in the process of professional growth. To meet these outcomes, several opportunities with specific objectives are designed. The different sets of opportunities with details of content and related tasks are listed separately. Page 8 of 97 Honor’s level odd semester (I Semester) Odd semester Paper code: SWHC- 1 Paper Title: SOCIAL WORK - HISTORY AND IDEOLOGIES INTRODUCTION This course aims at introducing the learners to a critical inquiry into the history and ideologies of social change and professional social work. OBJECTIVES a. Understand the history of evolution of social work profession, both in India and the West. b. Develop insights into the origin and development of ideologies, approaches to social change. c. Understand rationale, goals, ideals and ethics for social change. d. Understand the perceptions of people and social problems, the status of benefactors and their motives. e. Develop skills to understand contemporary reality in its historical context. f. Understand self as a part of own environment and explore own assumptions, ideals, values to develop sensitivity to marginalization of vulnerable groups. Course Content: UNIT I Introduction to Social Work: Social Work Definitions and meaning of Social Work; Basic assumptions of social work, Scope/Fields of Social Work; Social Work and other concepts: social service, social welfare, social development, social reform, social security - Interrelation between social work and other disciplines; - Beginning of social work education in Western countries and India. Professionalization of social work values, education, knowledge and professional associations - Goals, values, functions/roles and process of social work - Interface between professional and voluntary social work, social work ethics. UNIT II Indian History of Ideologies for Social Change -Ancient period: Vedic, Vedantic and non- Vedic Ideologies, Spirituality - Medieval period: Zoroastrianism and Islam in India - Mysticism of Bhakti and Sufi movements and Sikhism. Modern period: Christianity in India - Hindu reform movements - Dalit movements - Gandhian ideology and Sarvodaya movement – Nationalism - Ideology of the Indian Constitution - Ideology of voluntary organisations and voluntary action. UNIT III Contemporary Ideologies for Social Change: Neoliberalism and Globalisation - Post modernism - Multiculturalism - Ideology of action groups and social movements -Ideology of non-governmental organisations. Role of state in providing social welfare services. UNIT IV Organized and scientific charity - Clinical social work - Ecological social work - Attributes of a profession. Page 9 of 97 Western History of Ideologies for Social Change: Western History of Social Work Profession - Medieval period: Judeo-Christian ideologies- Secular humanism and Protestantism - Modern period: Rationalism and Welfarism - Liberalism and democracy - Utilitarianism and Social Darwinism - Socialism and human rights. Emerging ideologies of professional social work. 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