• bangalore central campus
  • Open From: 17-Jan-2025
  • Open Until: 23-Jan-2025

Master of Social Work Clinical and Community Practice

MSW in clinical and community Practice is a postgraduate program that equips students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and capabilities to become professional social work practitioners in both clinical and community settings. This program facilitates students in comprehending essential concepts, tackling pertinent issues, and developing the professional skills that will help them take up leadership positions in the development, health, and welfare sectors. Through our supportive study environment, students will be able to develop crucial skills for independent and collaborative learning

This program offers students the opportunity to find placements in different sectors

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Why choose this course?

To gain professional education in community practices.

To get access to a platform that enhances the creative, research

To nurture values of social responsibility, professionalism

To enhance social responsibility among students

To enhance employability in social development

To get access to a platform that enhances the creative, critical mind

What you will learn?

Modules

Career Prospects

Graduates support individuals and families facing developmental disabilities through advocacy and assistance

Graduates serve as rehabilitation counselors, aiding the reintegration of individuals in the justice system.

Graduates ensure child safety and well-being, aiding at-risk children and families.

Graduates guide students' development, address issues, and collaborate with educators and families.

Graduates offer emotional support in healthcare settings, helping patients navigate illness and treatment.

Graduates provide counseling and therapy in clinical and medical settings for mental health, chronic illness, and trauma.

Application Process 2025

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Candidates are required to apply online only through the University website www.christuniversity.in No other means/mode of application will be accepted.

Candidates should thoroughly go through the programme eligibility criteria, etc. before applying.

All applicants are required to create a one-time registration ID to be able to apply for the programme of their choice. They can create the Login ID by Using the following link https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/
OR

Through the program of your choice. After selecting the program, you will be redirected to the Registration for New Students Admission page.

Office of Admissions will communicate with the applicant only through the university website www.christuniversity.in under the link “Application Status” or click the link: https://appstat.christuniversity.in

International Category

produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination in English medium or have IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) of 213 or TOEFL (IBT) of 79 scores
Intensive Certificate course in English Language (Full Time) conducted from March to May each year or One Semester Certificate course in English Language (Part Time) conducted after regular class hours from June to December.

Note: The International Student category fee structure is binding for the full duration of the programme and cannot be transferred /changed in between.

Candidates from the above listed categories having pursued Indian Educational qualification and who may have applied under the Indian States Category will have to pay the International Student Category Fee. The decision of the Admission committee is final.

Candidates seeking admission through International Student category (Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI) will have a separate application process, with the option to apply for any programme at Christ University.

Online Application form

Email ID for any clarifications: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

NRI Category

Students are welcome to apply under the Non-Resident Indian category for the programmes offered by the University. Application process is common for all category of applicants

Students who fall under any of the following classifications can apply under NRI Student category and be liable to pay the fees applicable to the category for the entire duration of the programme

Admission to all programmes is based on academic performance and CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Selection Process. Candidates should submit the final results of class 12 on or before August 30th of the admission year.

Applicants must read through the Eligibility, Important Dates, Selection Process, Fee Structure and other details under the preferred programme given on our website before proceeding with the Application Process.

Admission Process - 2025

  1. Results Announcement: The selection process results will be available on the date mentioned in the Important Dates section on the university’s website.
  2. Results Access: Results can be accessed at this link: https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/
  3. E-Offer of Admission: Selected candidates will receive an E-Offer of admission, which will be valid until the date specified in the offer.
  4. Provisional Admission: Admission is provisional and subject to university rules. Candidates must meet the specific eligibility criteria for their program.
  5. Fee Payment: Selected candidates must pay the fees using Net Banking/Online Banking or Credit Card. They should also download the offer of admission and choose a date and time to complete the admission process in person with a parent at the selected campus.

To process admission:

  1. Select Date and Time: Choose your preferred date and time from the available options.
  2. Campus Admission: Admission must be processed at the campus where the offer of admission is made
  3. Admission has to be processed as per point (1). Admission will not be processed without the presence of CANDIDATE along with mandatory ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS and one full set of black and white photocopies (xerox) of all the documents mentioned below (MANDATORY):
  • Class 10 and Class 12 Marks Statements (Mandatory).
  • Undergraduate Degree Marks Card: (Semester/Year/Consolidated) If results are awaited, then marks card till the last semester/year (Mandatory).
  • Provisional (PDC) or Degree Certificate (DC): If graduated before November 2024, must be submitted by 30 September 2025 or as announced by the office of admissions of the admission year.
  • Transfer Certificate (TC): Of an undergraduate degree from the last qualified institution (Mandatory) must be submitted by 30 September 2025 or as announced by the office of admissions of the admission year.
  • Migration Certificate (MIG): Of an undergraduate degree from a qualifying University (applicable for all candidates except those studying in Karnataka) (Mandatory) must be submitted by 30 September 2025.
  • Entrance Test Scorecard (MBA Programmes): Copy of valid entrance test scorecard (Aug MAT 2024 | Dec MAT 2024 | CAT 2024 | Feb MAT 2025 | CMAT 2025 | XAT 2025 | ATMA 2025 | GMAT 2024 / 2025| GRE 2024 / 2025) (Mandatory)
  • Work Experience: Candidates who are applying for the Dual Degree MBA (CU) + MBA, (THWS, Germany) Programme should submit the work related documents (Joining Letter/Experience Letter with Latest Salary Slip) (Full Time/Family Business also considered) with one or more year of work experience (Mandatory).
    Candidates who are applying for the MBA Executive with less than 2 years of work experience must have the valid test score of (Aug MAT 2024 | Dec MAT 2024 | CAT 2024 | Feb MAT 2025 | CMAT 2025 | XAT 2025 | ATMA 2025 | GMAT 2024 / 2025| GRE 2024 / 2025) (Mandatory)
  • Two Passport Size Photographs: Formal dress, white background.
  • Two Copies of Payment Acknowledgment Receipt: From application status link https://espro.christuniversity.in/Application/
  • Copy of Valid ID Proof (Aadhar, PAN, etc.).
  • Additional Documents for International Candidates:
    • Passport and Visa Details (Mandatory)
    • PIO/OCI Card holders: Have to produce a copy of the PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable (Mandatory).
    • Medical Fitness Certificate (MFC): From any recognized medical practitioner certified by the Medical Council of India
    • Resident Permit (RP): (If available while applying)

Make sure to have all the original documents and a full set of black and white photocopies (xerox).

  1. Document Submission:
    • All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification.
    • An undertaking for pending original documents (for exams in March-June 2025) must be submitted to the Office of Admissions by 30 September 2025 or as announced by the office of admissions of the admission year.
    • Failure to submit pending documents will result in termination of admission.
  2. Bank Account Requirement:
    • All admitted students must open an account at South Indian Bank, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Branch as part of the admission process.
    • Relevant ID proof (Aadhar Card and Pan Card) is required.
  3. University ID Card:
    • The ID card is a smart card that functions as an ID, ATM card, and access card for various facilities.
    • All transactions within the campus, including fee payments, will be processed through this card.
  4. International Students:
    • Must register with the Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO/FRO) within 14 working days of admission or arrival in Bengaluru.
  5. Commencement of Academic Year:
    • The start date for the academic year 2025 will be communicated during the admission process.
  6. Caution:
    • The university does not authorize any third party to conduct the selection process or offer admissions.
    • Be wary of unauthorized SMS/Emails promising admissions.
  7. Bank Loan Assistance:
    • Admitted students can request a recommendation letter for a bank loan by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
  8. Laptop:
    • Admitted students may need to purchase a laptop if required by their department.
  1. Final Decision:
    • Student allotment in the program of their choice among the various campuses located in Bangalore (Central, Kengeri, Bannerghatta, and Yeshwantpur), Lavasa (Pune), and Delhi NCR Campus of CHRIST University shall be at the sole discretion of the Management. The decision of the Admission Committee is final.
  2. Cancellation Process:
    • For details on the cancellation process, please refer to the provided link: Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Policy

Miscellaneous Information

Admission Queries

For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:
The Office of Admissions,
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,
Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400

Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA
 

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

Phone
1800-123-3212

Email
admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 080 4655 1306

Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

Phone
1800-123-2009

Email
admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)

2025 UG & PG Selection Process

IMPORTANT INFORMATION – SELECTION PROCESS 2025

  1. If the entrance test for the 2 or more applications is on the same date and at the same time, you will write one test and the test score will be transferred to the other applications.
  2. If the tests are on the same date but at different times or on different dates, the test has to be taken for each application separately.
  3. All other processes (SA_MP_PI) will have to be done separately for each application number.
  4. Admit Card of all the selection processess will be updated Two or Three Days before the slection process dates

Undergraduate Programmes

SELECTION PROCESS

Postgraduate Programmes

SELECTION PROCESS (Except MSc Psychology HRDM with MA Business and Org. Psychology)

Once the results are announced Selected Candidates should pay their fee and process the admissions within 5 to 7 working days.

Eligibility

Candidates who have passed the Undergraduate degree examination with 50 % aggregate marks from any recognised University in India or abroad recognised by UGC / AIU are eligible to apply.

Candidates applying for the above programmes must possess a recognised undergraduate degree with minimum 50 percent marks. Preference will be given to candidates with work experience. The duration of the programme shall be a minimum of 2 years to a maximum of 4 years with one year extension given to students upon payment of an extension fee.

Students pursuing an International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations.

Fee Structure - 2025

Year
# Karnataka
Other Indian States
NRI
SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN
Other Foreign Nationals
Time of Payment
1
111,000 INR
131,000 INR
200,000 INR
3,000 USD
3,500 USD
Within seven days of declaration of the Selection Process Result
2
111,000 INR
131,000 INR
200,000 INR
3,000 USD
3,500 USD
On or before March 15, 2026
 
# The fee for Karnataka domicile students, as indicated in the table, is the actual fee payable and excludes the scholarship amount.
 

It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for two years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.

(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).

For the Online Application form, click the below link:
Online Application Form

Syllabus (Academic Year-2024)

Content will be updated soon

Objectives

Programme Highlights

This course is designed to help students develop their skills, attitudes and values needed to understand the dynamics of society and work towards the goals of justice, equality and empowerment. This curriculum is a perfect blend of theory, research and practice-class room learning, action labs, projects, seminars, conferences, service learning and field based training- which provides exposure and helps students to manifest their passion for social responsibility. Students are trained to grow and develop into mature professionals, capable of taking decisions independently, having the ability to think critically and having the competence required to build purposeful relationships to empower individuals, groups and communities.

PROGRAM SCOPE
This programme offers students the opportunity to find placements in different sectors such as development, health, research social service and welfare sectors as well as administrative or research positions in governmental and non-Governmental organizations at National and International levels. Entrepreneurial qualities of students in social, health, research and development sector will be developed and encouraged to make their work innovative and self-directed.

PROGRAM INTERNSHIP
Students will have six months of internships altogether in four semesters in the Community and Hospital settings where Professional social work is being practiced. The student will be facilitated to observe and study the Clinical and community practices in depth in health, development and welfare sectors. Internship sessions are spread across Community and Hospital related organizations.

ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATIONS
All theory papers have end semester written examinations and practical papers (Social work practical, Service Learning, and research project II) will have end semester viva voce examinations/demonstrations. Electives, skill lab and research project I will have internal evaluations only.

PAPERS OFFERED

Semester 1
Social Work Profession

Sociological Foundations

Human Growth and Behaviour

Social Case Wok

Community Organization and Social  Action

Social Group Work

Social Work Research Methods I

Skill Lab I

Social Work Practice I (Internship I)

Service Learning I

Electives

Human Rights and  Inclusion

Media and Social Work

Social Entrepreneurship

Natural Resource Management

Gender and Development

Youth Development

Semester 2
Theoretical Foundations for Social Work Practice

Rural and Urban Development & Governance

Project Cycle Management

Evidence Based Intervention, Advocacy and  Policy Making

Mental Health

Public Health

Social work  Research Methods II

Skill Lab II

Social Work Practice II (Internship II)

Social work Research Project I

Service Learning II

 

 

Semester 3
Global Perspectives on Child Rights and Protection

Statistical Applications

International Sustainable Development

Health and Development

Individual and Family Counseling

Group Counseling

Social Work Research Methods  III

Skill Lab III

Social Work Practice III  (Rural Camp  and Internship III)

Social Work Research Project II

Service Learning III

Electives

Social Legislations

Counseling and EAP

Humanitarian Emergencies

Child and Adolescent Mental Health

Health Promotional Programmes

Semester 4
Social Welfare Administration

Organizational Behavior and Development

Legislations, Policies and Programmes for Health

Clinical Social Work

Corporate Social Responsibility

Programmes and Policies for Development

Social Work Practice IV (Internship IV)

Practice Seminar

Service Learning IV

 

 

Programme Outcomes

PO1:Exhibit professional demeanor with requisite knowledge and skills
PO2:Exhibit professional attitude and ethics
PO3:Employ Evidence-Based Practice
PO4:Demonstrate proficiency  in addressing Bio-psycho- social problems
PO5:Create and sustain appropriate interventions at Micro, Meso and Macro levels
PO6:Assess and Analyze National & Global development agendas
PO7:Innovate and research

 

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