Established in 2001
The department was established in the year 2001 with the vision plan ´ACADEMIC UPGRADATION AND IMPROVING THE EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS OF STUDENTS WITH HUMAN TOUCH”. The department works with the objective of projecting students around quality based education and imparting professional Social Work education with a participative and holistic approach for the betterment of the society. MSW Course in a locality like Ujire is more appropriate for the practical learning of the theories, principles, methods and values of Social Work because providing avenues for experiential learning to enhance social awareness and sensitivity towards social issues itself is the goal of Social Work Education. It also focuses on pioneering approach and professional practice of Social Work throughout the course of action.
Special activities conducted by the department include yearly Mega event SAMBHRAMA which is a national level conference focusing on contemporary issues, Study Tours, Social Work rural/tribal camps, Summer and Winter internships. Focused Group Discussions, Article Reviews, Seminars, Role Plays, Movie Reviews, Value Education and other need based activities. The department enriches the students by encouraging research activities so as to craft specialists and professional leaders in the fields of Social Work. The program is underpinned by rapport and networking with government and nongovernment organizations to empower the budding professionals by facilitating competence building, policy and program development and expansion of wide-ranging scope.
Semester |
Electives |
II | Social Policy and Planning |
III | Management of Non-Government Organizations |
Students impart managerial skills through the student run forum Human Resource Development Cell which conducts various issue based programs for student benefits. The association arranges activities like Guest lectures, Workshops, Special talks during National and International days, extension activities and any other contemporary issues which will be relevant to students’ career and social development.
Alumni Interaction
Alumni interaction was organised by the Department of PG Studies in Social Work on 06.02.2021. Ms Bhoomika C Kashyap, Junior Executive- HR, Ascent HR Silk board , Bangalore shared her experience on attending interviews and also interacted with students of MSW.
Sl No | Title of the Program | Place of the program | Date |
1 | Menstruation and personal hygiene for 60 adolescent hostel girls. | BCM hostel | 22.09.2018 |
2 | “Opportunities in self Employment” for final year BA students at SDM Degree College. | RUDSETI, Ujire | 4-12-2019 |
3 | Health education program on “Nutrition Food “ for the 60 Higher Primary school students | SDM English Medium Higher Primary School, Belthangady | 08-3-2010 |
4 | Conducted workshop for the 40 students belong to 8 to 10 standard boys on Self awareness and interpersonal communication skills. Workshop included activities and interactive sessions | RathnaManasa Hostel, Ujire. | 11/04/2019 |
5 | Blind Belief | Devanga community for SDM Aided primary school Ujire | 03/08/2018 |
6 | Good Touch and Bad touch | SDM aided school Ujire students | 03/08/2018 |
7 | Individual development and personal hygiene program | SDM ITI women’s college | 06/09/2018 |
8 | Nutritional food for HIV people | HIV affected Victims of DKRDS Organization | 22-11-2018 |
9 | Career Guidance. Program | Secondary students from Kalmanja High school | 25-10-2018 |
10 | Mental Health | Secondary school students from Ujire Government School | 5-12-2018 |
11 | Breast Cancer | Women’s from self help group, Melanthabettu | 3-01-2019 |
12 | Water Scarcity | People from Dharmastala Community | 20-02-2019 |
13 | Self Employment Training Program | College Students SDM College Ujire | 7-03-2019 |
14 | Effect of junk food and food wastage | Higher Primary students From Janardhana School | 20-03-2019 |
15 | Skill Development for the students by Second year MSW students from Community Development Specialization Topics included in the workshop were: healthy food habits, significance of yoga for daily living, goal setting, self esteem and self confidence.75 students participated in the workshop. |
8th and 9th standard students of Morarji Desai Residential School, Mundaje | 14-9-2017 |
16 | Participated in street march and conducted a role play on Domestic Violence. | Laila Grama Panchayat | 18-9-2017 |
17 | One day workshop on personality Development for the students second year students from community development specialization. Topics included during the workshop were ten core Life skills, value education, positive thinking, time management, self esteem, communication skiIIs and teamwork. 100 students were participated in the workshop | ITI CoIIege Venur | 21-09- 2017 |
18 | Organized different games for Housekeeping workers. The purpose of this activity was to refresh the minds of housekeeping workers. 20 members participated in the workshop. | SDM Hospital Ujire | 22-09-2017 |
19 | “Effective Communication “for the self help group members by Mr.Ajay, Chairman, Taluk Health Officer. | Jnana Vikasa Kendhra Bhavana,Kannaje | 28-10-2017 |
20 | “Importance of health and Impact of substance abuse” by MSW students | Secondary school students at Government Highschool, Koyyuru. | 25 and 26 October 2017 |
21 | Participated in Swachatha Andolan Program | Participated in Swachatha Andolan Program | 15-10-2017 |
22 | “A talk on Personal Hygiene” for the secondary school students by Mrs.Usha Kamath, Counselor, Jnanajyothi Literacy Center, Belthangady | Halepete Government School | 3-11-2017 |
23 | A talk on “Swachatha Andolan by Mr.Girish,Mr.Somanath,Mrs.Ammi,Programme Coordinators of Family and Health Department | secondary school students of Belthangady Government School at Community Health Centre, Belthangady | 4-11-2017 |
24 | A talk on“effect of toxic materials on health” by Fr.Binoy, AED, DKRDS, Belthangady | secondary school children, PG students, SHG group members and Community people of Belthangadi | 5-11-2017 |
25 | A talk on “problems of adolescents” by Mrs. Ammi, BHO, Community Health Center, Belthangady, | Secondary school students of Belthangady | 9/11/2017 |
26 | “Discipline and importance of education” by Mrs.Usha Kamath, Counselor, Jnanajyothi Literacy Center, Belthangady. | School children of Government model school, Mundaje. | 14-11-2017 |
27 | A talk on Women and Mental Health” by Dr.Akshatha, Asst.Professor, MSW Department, SDM, Ujire. | Self help group members of Kalmanja Gramapanchayat. | 14-11-2017 |
28 | A talk on POSCO ACT by Mrs. Pramodhini, Police, Belthangadi Police Station, | students of Pilichandikallu Government School | 18-11-2017 |
29 | A talk on “Information on POSCO ACT” by Fr.Jokim D Souza, Lawyer, Mangalore | students of Anughraha School Ujire | 23-11-2017 |
30 | A talk in Exam preparation by III semester students from Community Development specialization | Students of Government High School, Nada. | 11/2017 |
31 | organized summer camp | fifty students, Government School Belthangady | 10-4-2018 |
32 | Interaction with German students | Seminar hall, PG Centre | 23.11.2016 |
33 | Awareness Programme on Panchayat Raj System | Govt. PU College, Belthangady for PUC students | 15.11.2016 |
34 | Recreational activities were conducted | staff members in SDM Hospital, Ujire | 18.11.2016 |
35 | Programme about women and children’s health problem was organised for SHG group | Vishvakarma hall Punjalkatte. | 19.11.2016 |
36 | Free Health check up camp | St. Joseph Church Dharmastala | 27.11.2016 |
37 | Preparation for examination for 10th standard students | Sacred Heart High School Madanthyar | 03.03.2017 |
38 | Mental Health & Exam Preparation programme | Gram panchayat Kokkada | 02/03/2017 |
39 | Awareness on Self Employment and Training | Kalmanja Grama Panchayath | .04.2017 |
40 | Nutrition Food and Health programme | Kalmanja Grama Panchayath | 16/03/2017 |
41 | De addiction awareness programme | Prasanna First Grade College Laila | 15/03.2017 |
42 | Importance of Cleanliness and Education programme | Government Lower Primary School,Nadjaru | 3/04/2017 |
Research Output
Sl. No. | Name of Principal Investigator | Name of the Co-PI | Title of the Project | Funding Agency | Amount Sanctioned | Status |
1 | Ravishankar .K.R | Nil | A study on enhancement of local leadership through self help groups with special reference to Belthangady Taluk | University Grants Commission | Rupees 90,000 only | Submitted |
2 | Dr Mary M.J | Nil | A study on the importance of premarital counseling in reducing divorce | University Grants Commission | Rupees 1,00,000 only | Submitted |
3 | Mr Suveer Jain | Nil | A study on work life balance among women employees with special reference to industrial area baikampady. | University Grants Commission | Rupees 70.000 only | Submitted |
4 | Dr Dhaneshwari | Nil | Role of ASHA Workers in enhancing rural women health with special reference to Belthangady Taluk | University Grants Commission | Rupees 1,25,000 only | Submitted |
5 | Dr Akshatha K | Nil | Consultant for capacity mapping exercise- | Child Fund India | Rupees 1,25,000 only | Submitted |
6 | Dr Akshatha K | Nil | A study on the socio economic assessment of the beneficiaries of Sunshine home. | Sunshine home | Rupees 45,000 only | Submitted |
Publication
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