Kongu Arts and Science College (Autonomous) - Erode
Master of Social Work
Development
Psychiatric
Management
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The M.S.W. programme provides advanced knowledge and practical training in social work, community development, counselling, social welfare, and human services. The programme combines academic learning with fieldwork, research, and community engagement to develop professional skills and a deeper understanding of social issues. It prepares students to contribute effectively to the well-being of individuals, families, communities, and society through ethical and evidence-based social work practices.
Our Vision
To be a centre of excellence in social work education and practice, nurturing compassionate, skilled, and socially responsible professionals committed to creating inclusive and sustainable communities.
Our Mission
- To provide quality education in social work through contemporary theory, practical training, and field-based learning.
- To develop professional, communication, counselling, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
DEPARTMENT OUTCOMES
Critical Thinking
Take informed actions after identifying the assumptions that frame our thinking and actions, checking out the degree to which these assumptions are accurate and valid, and looking at our ideas and decisions (intellectual, organizational and personal) from different perspectives.
Effective Communication
Speak, read, write and listen clearly in person and through electronic media in English and in one Indian language, and make meaning of the world by connecting people, ideas, books, media and technology.
Social Interaction
Elicit views of others, mediate disagreements and help to reach conclusions in group settings.
Effective Citizenship
Demonstrate empathetic social concern and equity centered national development, and the ability to act with an informed awareness of issue and participate in civic life through volunteering.
Ethics
Recognize different value systems including your own, understand the moral dimensions of your decisions and accept responsibility for them.
Environment and Sustainability
Understand the issues of environmental contexts and sustainable development.
Self-directed and Life-long Learning
Acquire the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context socio-technological changes.