• BANGALORE CENTRAL CAMPUS
  • Open From: 08-Dec-2023
  • Open Until: 10-Jul-2024

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

Applicants may apply for the programme from 8th December 2023. applications will be available online on the University website till the date applications will officially close.

Applications for each programme will close approximately a week before the scheduled selection process.

All applicants must visit the page: https://appstat.christuniversity.in and register by entering NAME (as printed on Class 10 Marks Card), EMAIL-ID, and set a password.  (The email id and mobile number provided will be used for sending confirmation and application status-update messages). An applicant can apply for as many programmes using the same ID as long as the prescribed eligibility criteria for the specific programme is fulfilled.

Applicants must have the following documents prior to fill the application online:

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 who fall under any of the following classifications, at the time of application may apply under NRI Student category and be liable to pay the fees applicable to the category for the entire duration of the course.

Note: If only condition 5 is satisfied, and not conditions 1 to 4 above, NRI student category fee will be applicable only for the first year.


For email queries:  nri.admission@christuniversity.in

Admission Process

Selection process results will be available on https://appstat.christuniversity.in Selected candidates will receive an E-Offer of admission. The offer will be valid upto the date mentioned in the Offer of admission.
 
All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules.
 
Selected candidates must download the offer of admission on the ‘Application Status’ link on the University website.

To process admission

All original marks cards and one set of photocopies must be submitted for verification at the time of admission as mentioned below,

All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification during the admission process.

An undertaking for pending original documents unavailable currently [applicable only for candidates writing/passing their exam in March – May – 2024], must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. These documents must be submitted on or before 20 September 2024.

Failure to submit the pending documents will be treated as unsuccessful in the qualifying examination or considered “Not Eligible” and admission will be terminated from CHRIST (Deemed to be University) without any claim.

All admitted students must open an account at South Indian Bank, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Branch as part of the admission process and must carry relevant ID proof (Aadhar Card and Pan Card).

The University ID card is a smart card, which is both an ID cum ATM card with a chip containing the student personal details. All transactions within the University campus after the commencement of classes, including fee payment, will be processed only through this card. It is also an access card for Library and other restricted places.

Selected candidates who fall under International student category (ISC) should register with the Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO / FRO) of the Local Police in Bengaluru, India within 14 working days from the date of admission or arriving in Bengaluru.

The date of commencement of the academic Year 2024 will be intimated during the admission process.

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

Phone
+91 80 4012 9800,
+91 80 4012 9802
+91 80 4012 9820

Email
admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in

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

Phone
+91 97422 44407
+91 80 6989 6666

Email
admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in

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)

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 - 2024

Year
Karnataka
Other Indian States
NRI
SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN
Other Foreign Nationals
Time of Payment
1
104,000 INR
124,000 INR
190,000 INR
3,000 USD
3,500 USD
Within seven days of declaration of the Selection Process Result
2
104,000 INR
124,000 INR
190,000 INR
3,000 USD
3,500 USD
On or before March 15, 2025

 

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-2023)

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