NGO Education Survey

North Gujarat University

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North Gujarat University
Department of Social Work Studies
Hemchandracharya North University
Patan
Gujarat 384265
India
Southern Asia
Asia
http://result.ngu.ac.in/SYLLABUS/MSW/MSW.htm


HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF SOCIAL WORK
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 1

1. Understand the concept, definition, objectives and functions and methods of social work. 2. Develop knowledge of history and development of social work in India and abroad. 3. Understand the current trends of social work practice in India. 4. Develop understanding about the fields of social work. 5. Develop understanding about the influence of various social movements in contributing to the perspectives of social work practice in India. 6. Understand domains in social work education in India.


HUMAN GROWTH AND BEHAVIORS
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 1

The course aims to introduce the learners to the development of the individual across the life span, in a systems and an ecological perspective. It also provides an understanding of human development and behaviour, in contextual influences, including individuals in disadvantaged or special contexts.


INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL SCIENCES
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 1

Understand the role of individual in the society and importance of various social b. Classification of social disorganization- individual, family, community and societal disorganization. c. Marital conflict, family violence, divorce, dowry deaths suicide, superstitions, generation gap, ageing, orphanhood, destitutes,child abuse, juvenile b. Classification of social disorganization- individual, family, community and societal disorganization. c. Marital conflict, family violence, divorce, dowry deaths suicide, superstitions, generation gap, ageing, orphanhood, destitutes,child abuse, juvenile b. Classification of social disorganization- individual, family, community and societal disorganization.


METHOD-I WORKING WITH INDIVISUALS AND FAMILIES (SOCIAL CASE WORK)
Credit Bearing: 4 credits
Level: Semester 1

METHOD-IIWORKING WITH GROUPS (SOCIAL GROUP WORK)
Credit Bearing: 4 credits
Level: Semester 1

COMMUNITY ORGANISATION
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 2

OBJECTIVE: 1. Develop understanding regarding community organization as a method of social work 2. Understand the critical elements of community organization practice 3. Enhance the understanding of the roles of the agencies and community organizer 4. Enhance critical understanding of the models and strategies for community organization 5. Develop perspective and skills for participatory processes in the community and civil society


INTRODUCTION TO FIELDS OF SOCIALWORK
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 2

Objectives: 1. Understand family, child, youth as social systems and factors affecting family functioning. 2. Develop skills necessary for community development work in urban settings Develop skills of working with family systems and children 3. Understand & Develop appropriate skills and attitudes required for the practice of Medical & psychiatric social work. 4. Develop skills and attitudes necessary for the practice of labour welfare as a fields of social work


PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 2

Learner Objectives : 1. Understanding the process of self-awareness and relevance of selfwareness for personal and professional development. 2. Develop practice based skills and positive life skills for competence in personal life and professional practice. 3. Undersatnd and uphold professional values and ethics.


POLITICAL ECONOMY OF DEVELOPMENT
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 2

SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH AND STATISTICS
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 2

ADMINISTRATION OF WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 3

Objectives: 1. To acquire knowledge of the basic process of registering, managing and administrating Welfare Agencies in the context of social work profession. 2. To acquire skills to participate in management and administrative process and programme delivery 3. To develop the ability to see relationship between policy and programmes, analyse the process as applied in specific settings and specific programmes. 4. To gain knowledge on policy analysis and policy formulations and to study social policies, plans, legislations and programmes so as to be able to interpret, enforce and challenge them 5. To understand critically the concept, content/indicators of social development


COUNSELING:THEORY AND PRACTICE
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 3

Objectives 1. To acquire knowledge of the theoretical base underlying counselling as a method of helping. 2. To develop attitudes and values that enhance investment of self in the counsellor’s role. 3. To develop skills in counselling. 4. To identify indigenous approaches of help and self help available in Indian culture and their relevance in counselling.


ECOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 3

Objectives (a) To develop an understanding of the relationship between (i) Ecology and Development (ii) People and Natural Resources. (b) To develop an understanding about the present status of the environment. (c) To acquire knowledge of the role of the social worker towards environmental awareness, and working out strategies for maintaining ecological balance.


FAMILY, CHILD AND YOUTH WELFARE
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 3

Objectives: 1. To understand the family as a social institution 2. To understand the impact of Globalization on family & social system. 3. To sharpen the skills, techniques & interventions required for working wi th family. 4. To understand the Governmental efforts for strengthening the families.


HEALTH CARE & SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
Credit Bearing: 4 credits
Level: Semester 3

Objectives 1. To build on the basic understanding of the concepts of health and to view it in the context of development. 2. To indicative critical understanding of health policies program mes. 3. To understand the role of a medical social worker in various health settings. 4. To understand the needs and skills and approaches towards health care administration and hospital administration.


HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 3

HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 3

INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL WORK
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 3

Objectives 1. To help students know and compare the developments in the field of social welfare and social work cross-culturally; and, 2. To critically examine the implications of these developments in strengthening one’s own knowledge and practice base for interdisciplinary and innovative forms of social intervention.


LABOUR LEGISLATIONS
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 3

LABOUR WELFARE AND HUMAN RESOURCE MGT.
Credit Bearing: 4 credits
Level: Semester 3

Objectives 1. Develop the knowledge of employee welfare: pre -independence, post independence and its changing nature in the era of globalization. 2. Understand the importance of Health, Hygiene and problems related to industrial hazards, occupational diseases and its safety management. 3. Knowledge of various government organizations working for employee welfare. 4. Develop insight of employee welfare programme and its relevance to work culture and productivity.


SOCIAL WORK AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 3

Role of NGO’s, GO’s in Disaster Situations 1) Role of NGO’s at Local, State, National & International Levels. 2) Rescue, Relief and Rehabilitation in disaster affected areas conducted by various institutions 3) Role of Government Organisations at District, State and National Levels. 4) Administration of Services :  Administration as a Function,  Essential Components in administration of services. 5) Disaster Management Authority :  Components,  Role and Duties,  Functions.


CLINICAL PSYCHIARTY AND COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 4

Objectives: 1. To understand the concept of clinical psychiatry AND to know the historical perspective of psychiatric social work across the globe & India. 2. To study the need for clinical psychiatry & the role of psychiatric social worker. 3. To understand the different types of psychiatric illness/ disorder in child & adult. 4. To understand the diverse causes contributing towards the psychiatric problems. 5. To know the different kinds of intervention in the t reatment & rehabilitation of patients. 6. To develop skills in Interviewing, History taking & formulating psycho social diagnosis, understand the process of clinical assessment & testing. 7. Research based on action & monitoring cum evaluating practice or field.


FUNDAMENTALS OF MANAGEMENT
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 4

GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 4

GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIAL WORK
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 4

Objectives 1. To understand concepts and perspectives in gerontology and Gerontological work. 2. Study the physical mental, sexual, emotional, economic, social and spiritual aspects of ageing and emerging needs. 3. Understand and analyse the policies, laws and programmes affecting older persons.


NGO MANAGEMENT
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 4

The objective of this course is to familiarize students with the concept of NGOs and civil society, its role in bringing about social change and also its various dimensions. The course would help students understand vario us development issues and how the knowledge related to NGO management would help in resolving these issues. It would also help the students in formulating strategies in various social contexts, in order to empower the underprivileged sections of the society. Students would also be informed about various programmes and schemes of the Government and the role of NGOs in their implementation.


ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOR AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester 4

SOCIAL DEFENSE AND CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
Credit Bearing: 4 credits
Level: Semester 4

OBJECTIVES: 1. To develop understanding of the concept of social defence and correctional services 2. To relate the knowledge of social problems, crime & delinquency to the practise area 3. To understand the role of a social worker in various correctional settings and crime prevention programmes. 4. To sensitize for learning through practice in institutional and community based correctional and preventive programmes.


URBAN AND RURAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Credit Bearing: 4 credits
Level: Semester 4

LABOUR ECONOMICS
Credit Bearing: 3 credits
Level: Semester4

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Degree: Master of Social Work
Level: Postgraduate
Title: Masters

Subject Area: Social Work
Credit Hours: 100 credits

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