Department of Social Work
M.S.W. – Master of Social Work (Aided)
About the Department
The Department of Social Work at T.B.M.L. College is dedicated to preparing students to become competent, compassionate, and ethical social work professionals. The department emphasizes holistic education that integrates academic instruction with community engagement and field practice.
Led by experienced faculty and field supervisors, the department facilitates workshops, rural camps, internships, awareness drives, and NGO collaborations. Students are trained to work effectively in both rural and urban settings to promote social justice, human rights, and sustainable development.
About the Course
The Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) is a two-year postgraduate professional degree that provides theoretical and practical training in social work. It prepares students to work in community development, healthcare, education, industry, NGOs, and public administration.
This program is ideal for students who are passionate about making a difference in society through professional intervention, advocacy, and development work.
Curriculum Overview
Offered under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), the curriculum includes:
- Core Subjects: Introduction to Social Work, Social Case Work, Group Work, Community Organization, Human Growth & Behavior, Social Work Research, Field Work Practicum
- Specializations:
- Medical & Psychiatric Social Work
- Community Development
- Human Resource Management
- Electives: Disaster Management, NGO Management, Gender & Development, Counselling Skills
- Field Work Practicum: Concurrent field visits, block placement, internships, agency visits
- Project Work / Viva Voce: Final semester research project with report and evaluation
The program places equal emphasis on theory and fieldwork to ensure professional readiness.
Vision of the Department
To build a cadre of professional social workers who are committed to social justice, community empowerment, and sustainable development.
Mission of the Department
- To provide professional training in social work theory, ethics, and methods
- To enhance students’ field-based learning through practical engagement
- To foster empathy, leadership, and advocacy skills in social interventions
- To empower students to work in diverse sectors for marginalized populations
- To cultivate partnerships with NGOs, industries, and government bodies for social development
Career Opportunities
M.S.W. graduates are highly employable in various domains including:
- Medical Social Worker / Psychiatric Counselor
- HR Executive / Welfare Officer in Industries
- Community Development Officer / CSR Coordinator
- NGO Project Coordinator / Program Manager
- Child Protection / Women Welfare Officer
- Rehabilitation Centres / Correctional Services
- Social Work Educator (with NET/Ph.D.)
- Disaster Relief & Public Health Initiatives
- Higher Studies (Ph.D. in Social Work / Public Policy)
- Government Exams (TNPSC, UPSC, Central Welfare Schemes)
The M.S.W. program at T.B.M.L. College offers students the knowledge, empathy, and tools to become agents of change in society.