MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

(MSW) 2015

BOSCO INSTITUTE

LIFE PLUS, BAGHCHUNG

JORHAT 785008

ASSAM

PHONE: 0376 2310275/9435096237

Email: boscoinstitute@gmail.com

Web: boscoinstitute.org

PROSPECTUS

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW)

PROSPECTUS

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BOSCO INSTITUTE

Bosco Institute is a Don Bosco Institution, following the educational philosophy and approach of Don

Bosco, the renowned educator of youth. It was established in 2008 to cater to the higher education

needs of the region, especially in the human service and social development sectors. The Institute is the

first to offer Master in Social Work (MSW) course under Dibrugarh University from 2008.

The Institute aims at grooming young people into confident, competent and passionate professionals

who would be harbingers of positive change at the individual, community and at the larger societal

levels. It is achieved through an educative process which combines academic excellence and the

transformation of the person through personalized interactions and experience of and reflection upon

existential realities.

The institute’s motto “INSPIRE, INNOVATE, INVOLVE”, informs and invigorates all spheres of its

educational and intervention programmes. It invites all who are associated with the Institute to a deep,

consistent and creative engagement with the self and the society.

SOCIAL WORK

Social Work has moved away from the

traditional understanding of being

altruistic and doing charitable works for

the poor and the needy, to a more

organized way of working with people

who are disadvantaged. Social work

today requires knowledge and skills,

guided by values, attitudes and ethical

considerations. It calls for professional

organization and management of

services in favour of individuals and

communities who are marginalized and

disadvantaged. Social work has

therefore over the years become a

profession with a body of knowledge, a large number of people practicing it and being taught as an

academic discipline in universities and institutes across the globe.

In its broadest sense, social work involves working with people - people who are disadvantaged in any

way. The social worker seeks to give holistic support and care to those in need so that communities and

individuals can live with dignity and honour. Social workers assist individuals, groups, and communities

to reach the optimum degree of social, mental and physical well-being. It is a profession committed to

the pursuit of social justice, to the enhancement of the quality of life, and to the development of the full

potential of each individual, group and community in society, and in the process ‘help people to help

themselves’.

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AREAS OF SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTION

Social workers are engaged in a variety of settings. At the micro level they intervene on behalf of

individuals and families, and on the macro level in communities and societies with issues that have

broader ramifications. They find a

place in the government settings

especially in areas of child and family

welfare, health care, education and

correctional services. Social workers

are employed in industries, NGOs,

schools, youth centres, rehabilitation

centres, funding agencies, research

organizations and advocacy and

human rights organizations. They are

equipped to work in rural and urban

community development initiatives,

women and child development, tribal

development, youth development, mental and physical health, human resource management and

disaster management. They work as project officers, programme coordinators in various fields,

development consultants, counselors, field instructors, village level workers, research assistants, and as

instructors and lecturers in social work institutes and training centres. They are also sought after by

organizations working in specialized areas like disability, HIV/AIDS, addictions, violence and trauma,

migration and displacement and disasters.

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW)

The “Master of Social Work” Education Programme consists of theory and practice components, taught

and learned through a combination of lectures, workshops, field work and research project. The

duration of the course is two years.

1. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSIONS

The minimum qualification for admission to MSW programme is a Bachelor Degree in any stream, from a recognized university.

Science graduates should have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for those from the scheduled tribes, scheduled castes and other backward classes).

Arts and Commerce graduates should have secured a minimum aggregate of 45% (40% for those from the scheduled tribes, scheduled castes and other backward classes).

The candidates must be proficient in English as the medium of instruction is English.

2. APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Application form and prospectus can be: o Obtained from Bosco Institute on payment of Rs.600.00. o Downloaded from boscoinstitute.org. o Obtained through email by sending a request to boscoinstitute@gmail.com

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Send the application form, complete in all respects and with all the stipulated documents to “Director, Bosco Institute, Life Plus, Baghchung, Jorhat 785008” on or before 9 June 2014. Enclose a DD of Rs.600 in favour of Bosco Institute payable at Jorhat together with the form that was downloaded or obtained through email.

3. ADMISSION PROCEDURE: Candidates would be assessed for selection through the following:

A. Academic background: 30 marks

B. Written test (90 minutes - 50 marks): The test will be written in English. The written test will assess a candidate’s knowledge of and sensitivity to contemporary social issues and his/her proficiency in English –written communication skills, comprehension and analytical abilities. There is no prescribed syllabus or format for the written test.

C. Group Discussion (20 minutes - 20 marks): The group discussion is to assess the candidate’s ability to conceptualize ideas, communicate effectively and contribute meaningfully in a group, and his/her interactive skills.

D. Personal Interview (10 to 15 minutes - 50 marks): The purpose of personal interview before a panel of experts is to find out the level of interest and aptitude for social work, skills of dealing with people, the experiences of helping people and the ability to cope with and learn from new situations.

To qualify for admission, the candidate is required to secure a minimum total of 45% marks in the personal interview, group discussion and the written test.

In all matters relating to selection and admission, the decision of the managing committee will be final and binding. 3.1 Admission

Selected candidates are expected to take admission during office hours on the days stipulated. Office hours are from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm on Mondays through Fridays and from 9.00 am to 1.00 pm on Saturdays.

The following documents are required at the time of admission: o Original and one attested copy each of the mark sheets and certificates of:

HSLC Examination Higher Secondary Examination Graduation

o A character certificate from the institution last attended.

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o A medical Certificate from a registered medical practitioner vouching the candidate’s fitness.

o ST/SC/OBC certificate, if applicable o Migration Certificate (to be submitted within a month of admission to the course)

Fees for the first semester are to be paid, at the time of admission.

If any statement furnished by the student is found to be incorrect at any time, she/he is liable to be debarred permanently from the course.

Admission given by the Bosco Institute is provisional and is subject to final approval from Dibrugarh University.

NB: Original certificates submitted at the time of admission will not be returned to the students during the course of study. The students are therefore directed to keep attested copies of the certificates with them.

4. DISCIPLINE

Students are expected to keep all the rules and regulations of the Institute in letter and spirit and maintain decorum in their behaviour (by refraining from alcoholic beverages, smoking, chewing pan, etc.) on the campus as well as when they are on the field.

Students will be exemplary in their behaviour during field work, study tour, relief work, block field work, rural camp and will take care to uphold the honour and prestige of the profession and the Institute.

Misbehaviour of any sort will attract disciplinary action, according to its gravity, in the form of fine, suspension, dismissal from the hostel (if the student is staying in the hostel) and/or from the Institute.

No student, while attending the course, is allowed to apply for a job, attend an interview for placement, appear for any other examination, enroll for any other course of study whether at the Institute or outside or do any paid activity except with the prior written permission of the Director of the Institute. Any contravention of this rule will lead to the dismissal of the student from the MSW course.

If, in keeping with the professional character of the course and as part of its social responsibility to the neighbourhood, the Institute undertakes relief work and other extension activities, the students are expected to participate whole heartedly.

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5. MSW ACADEMIC PROGRAMME The course of study for Master of Social Work (MSW) extends over two academic years. Each academic year is divided into two semesters. The first two semesters will have common theory

papers and field work. The third and fourth semesters will have the common theory papers, specialization and elective theory papers, and field work in respective areas of specialization. Each student is expected to do a research project during the course of the third and the fourth semesters. The final report is submitted at the end of the fourth semester for valuation. The student will do a dissertation of the research thesis and appear for a viva on the research done. The Block Field Work after the fourth semester examinations is compulsory for the completion of the MSW course.

The students will organize and participate in a rural camp during the second semester and a study tour during the fourth semester. THEORY

The course content has, core, supportive and specialization domains. The core domains comprise of theory in social work profession related to history, ideologies and intervention, field work and research. The supportive domain comprises of subjects that enhance student’s understanding of the core courses. The specialization domains offered by Bosco Institute cover three areas of social work practice, namely,

I. Community Development II. Family and Child Welfare

III. Medical and Psychiatric Social Work

A minimum of 6 students are required for a specialization to be offered.

EVALUATION The evaluation of each paper will be as follows:

i. In-Semester Assessment for 40% Tests 20 marks Assignment (written/group project) 10 marks Seminar & presentations 10 marks

ii. End Semester Examination for 60%

iii. The research project will carry 100 marks and at the end of the fourth semester there would be a dissertation and viva for 100 marks.

A student will have to secure at least 40% marks in the In-Semester Assessment in order to be eligible to appear in the End-Semester Examinations.

WORKSHOPS

Theatre

Comics Power

Participatory Rural Appraisal

Social Analysis

Project Cycle Management

Social Work Research

Social Work and Law

Public Health

Designing & Running Campaigns

Entrepreneurship

Get Real: a journey into self

Gender & Self

Creating Resume/CV

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FIELD WORK Concurrent Field Work is an integral part of the training in Social Work. Field Work Programme consists of observation visits to the agencies, institutions and community settings, rural camp, study tour and direct practice of social work skills for intervention, under the guidance of professional social workers in selected placements. Such placements provide an opportunity to the learner to apply theory to practice and gain first-hand experience. Therefore field work in each semester is compulsory in this programme and a student is expected to have 100 percent attendance. On an average a student would spend 15 hours per week in field work. Each semester will have a minimum of 24 days of concurrent field work spread over 12 weeks.

The student is required to submit the report on the field work and the field work diary, before the commencement of classes on the first day of class following the field work days.

At the end of the fourth semester examinations the student is required to do a block placement of 30 days. EVALUATION OF FIELD WORK

i. In-Semester Assessment: 40 marks:

The following components are considered: Attendance at the field or agency Activities carried out Methods practiced

Field work report Critical Assessment Professional growth

ii. End-Semester Examination: 60 marks

Viva Voce: 20 minutes per student

The following components are considered

Field Work Report Achievements Communication Contribution

Skills Practical Knowledge Methods practiced Programmes implemented Attitude Professional confidence 6. ATTENDANCE

A student must attend 85% of the lectures delivered during the academic session to be eligible to

appear in the End-Semester Examinations as a regular candidate

A student who attends at least 75% of the lectures delivered shall, however, be allowed to appear in

the End-Semester Examination as a non-

collegiate candidate on payment of the fee

prescribed by the university.

No candidate shall be allowed to appear in

the End-Semester Examinations if the

attendance is below 75% in classes.

Youth Involve Fellowships: A unique program

of BI for the alumni who want to explore and

learn by volunteering and for those daring

enough to start social initiatives/organizations

on their own.

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However, if a student is

delegated by the Institute to

participate in seminars,

workshops or emergency

relief work, such absence

would not be considered for

computing the minimum

required attendance.

Field Work Attendance: A

student is expected to be

present on all field work

days. Any absence will have

to be compensated in

consultation with the field

work supervisor and the field

work agency. While working in an organization, the student would follow the agency holidays and

not those of the Institute.

7. PASSING MINIMUM A student is required to secure at least 40% marks in each paper and field work, and 45% marks in

the aggregate in order to pass a semester.

8. REQUIREMENT FOR PROCEEDING TO SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER A student shall be eligible to go to the subsequent semesters if he/she secures the passing

minimum or more. Dibrugarh University norms will be followed for students who fail in any paper.

9. ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AWARD OF MSW DEGREE A student shall be eligible for the award of Master of Social Work degree only if s/he:

a) has undergone the post graduate course of study in social work extending over 4 semesters, b) passes the theory examinations, c) participates in the rural camp and study tour, d) fulfills the requirements prescribed by the course in relation to field work and research project

and passes in the them, and e) Completes block field work for 30 days to the satisfactory level.

5th SPACE EXPLORATIONS –5th space is the space that belongs to the students entirely - where

they can dig deep into themselves in connection with what is going on around them, understand and

articulate their dreams and aspirations, and invest themselves in something that gives value to all that

they are doing otherwise. A space that enables them to move from the “I” to the “WE”; empowers

them to venture out from the SELF to the SOCEITY. A space that helps them discover what

EXCITES them from deep within; that helps them discover their PASSION. At BI we have built this

exploratory space into the academic structure, recognizing its importance in the formation of the

human service professionals.

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10. HOSTEL The Institute offers hostel facilities within the campus for girls and boys. Normally, two students share a room. The hostels have common bathrooms and toilets. Hostel fee is Rs.21000.00 per semester.

11. FEE STRUCTURE (All fees are subject to periodic revision)

Category I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Semester

1. Admission Fee 800 -- -- --

2. Tuition Fee 19000 19000 19000 19000

3. Library 2000 2000 2000 2000

4. Training/workshops 3500 3500 3500 3500

5. Special fees (establishment,

development, internet, electricity...) 5000 5500 5000 5500

6. Medical cover 1000 --- 1000 ---

7. UNIVERSITY FEES 3100 3100 3100 3100

FEES PER SEMESTER 34400 33100 33600 33100

8. Refundable deposits

Library

Caution deposit

TOTAL 8

1000

1000

2000

36400*

* to be paid at the time of admission Fees are to be paid at the beginning of the respective semesters

The above fee structure does not include the expenses the student will have to incur for travel and accommodation for field work, rural camp, project works and study tour.

Any candidate who discontinues/leaves the institute at any time during the course of studies will have to pay the entire course fee. In such cases, the documents of the concerned student shall be returned only after such payment.

IMPORTANT DATES

Admission Test 13 June, 10.30 am

Group Discussion 13 June, 2.00 pm

Interview 14 June , 8.30 am onwards

Result 15 June 11.00 am

Admissions 15-22 June

If sufficient number of fit candidates is not identified after the first test, a second admission test would be held on a date that would be announced later.

Candidates whose results for the qualifying examination are not yet declared may also apply, provided they are confident of fulfilling all the criteria for admission. Please attach copies of the first and second year mark sheets with the application form.

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COURSE STRUCTURE

Seme

ster Paper No TITLE OF THE SUBJECT ISA

ESE

Type of

Exam

I

SW 101 Introduction to Social Work 40 60 W

SW 102 Society and Indian Social Problems 40 60 W

SW 103 Human Growth and Development 40 60 W

SW 104 Skills for Social Work Practitioners 40 60 W

SW 105 Social Work Practice with Communities 40 60 W

SCF 106 Concurrent Field Work I 40 60 W/V

II

SW 201 Social Work Practice with Individuals 40 60 W

SW 202 Social Work Practice with Groups 40 60 W

SW 203 Governance, Social Policy, Law and Social Work 40 60 W

SW 204 Quantitative Research in Social Work 40 60 W

SW 205 Qualitative Research in Social Work 40 60 W

SCF 206 Concurrent Field Work – II 40 60 W/V

III

SW 301 Administration and Management of Social Welfare Organizations 40 60 W

SCA 302 Computer Applications for Social Work 40 60 P

Specialization Papers

SCD 303 Community Development 1: Rural Economy and Cooperation 40 60 W

SCD 304 Community Development 2: Rural Community Development 40 60 W

SMP 303 Medical & Psychiatric 1: Medical Social Work 40 60 W

SMP 304 Medical & Psychiatric 2: Mental Health and Social Work 40 60 W

SFC 303 Family and Child Welfare 1: Family Social Work 40 60 W

SFC 304 Family and Child Welfare 2: Social Work with Children 40 60 W

Electives (the student will opt for one of the four elective papers):

SDM 305 Elective I: Disaster Management 40 60 W

SPC 305 Elective 2: Project Cycle Management 40 60 W

SPB 305 Elective 3: Peace Building 40 60 W

SHA 305 Elective 4: HIV/AIDS Stigma, Discrimination and Prevention 40 60 W

SCF 306 Concurrent Field Work – III 40 60 W/V

IV

SW 401 Tribal Development 40 60 W

Specialization Papers:

SCD 402 Community Development 3: Welfare of the Weaker Sections 40 60 W

SCD 403 Community Development 4: Urban Community Development 40 60 W

SMP 402 Medical & Psychiatric 3: Psychiatric Social Work 40 60 W

SMP 403 Medical & Psychiatric 4: Community Health 40 60 W

SFC 402 Family and Child Welfare 3: Social Work with Youth 40 60 W

SFC 403 Family and Child Welfare 4: Social Work with the Elderly 40 60 W

SWR 404 Research Project 100 100 W/V

SCF 406 Concurrent Field Work – IV 40 60 W/V

SBP 407 Block Field Work (compulsory) -- -- BF

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DON BOSCO

Johny Bosco, popularly known as Don Bosco, was born in 1815 at

Bechhi, a village near Turin, Italy. Though orphaned at the age of two,

he made heroic sacrifices, and through dint of hard work – often

working and studying at the same time – he acquired education and

became a priest in 1841.

The plight of countless boys and girls, orphaned through the long wars

of Italian Unification, moved him. Spurning very lucrative and

prestigious offers, he decided to dedicate himself to the service of the

youth, especially the poor and underprivileged by offering them

acceptance, food, lodging and education.

He gathered boys in public places for the weekends. To those without

homes, he started giving shelter. Soon makeshift homes sprang up to

accommodate the huge number of youngsters who saw in him a ray of

hope.

The most significant achievement of Don Bosco was his contribution to the concept and practice of

education. The educator loves the youth like an elder brother/sister, father/mother. He/she teaches

them by sharing his/her life, beliefs and knowledge with them. Don Bosco’s “Preventive System”

respects every young person, even the lowliest and the ‘hopeless’ among them; the educator appeals to

their sense of reason, creates a loving and safe environment and instils in them a sense of the Divine.

Today, Don Bosco’s followers known as Salesians of Don Bosco, continue to keep alive hope and cheer

in the hearts of millions of young people. Don Bosco institutions are spread over 132 countries around

the globe. Over 2300 Salesians work with youth in 370 centres across India. Bosco Institute at Jorhat is

one of the 32 Don Bosco centres that offer higher education in India.

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