Department of Social Work

Introduction

The Department of Social Work was started in the year 2008 with the motive to serve people with humanitarian and ethical values. It offers Master of Social Work (MSW), a two year post graduate program with specializations of Human Resource Management (HRM), Medical and Psychiatric Social Work (MPSW) and Community Development (CD).

To equip Human Resource Management students with generalist knowledge, values, and skills and to prepare competent professionals for effective functioning with diverse systems within a global context.
To Prepare Medical and Psychiatric Social Work students in assessment, intervention, therapeutic support through clinical exposures.
To develop and make Community Development students in understanding of working with people of diversity; including age, race, ethnicity, religion, and sexual orientation without discrimination. Future implications of the social welfare system with regard to the local and global continuum.

Social Work as a profession is extremely rewarding as it equips individuals, families, groups, and communities. The ultimate goal is to assist the nearby Perur village and its surrounding area.

The Department is about to start a PhD programme in the academic year 2021-2022 which will further develop the knowledge on social work practices. The Department works on providing advanced knowledge on social work and to provide quality of learning.

Vision

To excel in the field of social work and be competent to the National and International level social work professionals for the welfare of the society.

Mission

To provide a learning environment for students emerging theory and practical knowledge this helps social work professionals in character formation and responsibility for the society.
Building a dynamic, interdisciplinary and critical learning atmosphere by developing competent Social Work Professionals.
Working towards being a unique space for Social Work education in a rural setting with innovative and updated teaching tools and techniques for efficient knowledge delivery.We work towards promoting the profession of social work by educating students to become catalysts for social change. the students are being prepared to be highly competent professionals who are skilled at providing effective service, integrating interdisciplinary knowledge, theory, and social work values with practice to address social needs.

HOD Profile

The Department of Social Work, SMS College of Arts and Science is currently headed by Dr. D. Kokila, who is an experienced HR in industrial setting.
She has obtained her Under-graduation from Dr. G. R. Dhamodharan College of Science, Coimbatore and Post-graduation from P. S. G. College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore and Ph.D in Social Work (HR) from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore.
She has qualified in National Eligibility Test for Assistant Professor in January 2017.

Her area of specialization includes Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, HRD and Labour Welfare.

She has published 4 research papers in various International Journals and Conferences.
She has held various responsibilities of the College like Convener of Centre for Community Development, Convener of Centre for Counseling and Guidance, Member of Centre for Faculty Development, Report Writing Committee etc….

She has membership in professional bodies like NIPM, Social Work Forum (PSGCAS).

Her working experience includes Junior Executive HR cum Counselor in Aakaash Medical and Research Foundation, Coimbatore, from August 2002 to till September 2003, as a Executive HR in Victus Dyeings, Tirupur, from October 2003 to March 2005, as a Labour Welfare Officer in Dimexon Diamonds Limited, Coimbatore from April 2005 to February 2009, as a Guest Faculty for PGDHRM course in PSG Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, as a HR freelancer provided needful services to different organizations.

List of Courses

Master of Social Work (MSW)

2 year course

Eligibility any UG course completion

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

The M.S.W program describe accomplishments that graduates are expected to attain within five to seven years after graduation

PEO1	Students can get Employment opportunity directly related to Social work and in its specialization area in government and in private sectors
PEO2	After the completion of the course student may start an NGO or work as an entrepreneur
PEO3	Students can became a social worker, school counsellor, programme organiser, project coordinators to upbringing the marginalized community
PEO4	To introduce the students for advance knowledge in the field of social work.
PEO5	To help students develop the skills needed in conducting a research in their specialization.
PEO6	To equip the students with innovative and effective skills in the field of social work to face new emerging challenges.
PEO7	To enable the students to acquire knowledge about how to write a project proposal which will help them to take projects from state and central government
PEO8	Equipped with knowledge and skills of social work to advocate the injustice happen in the society
PEO10	Wide spectrum of social work experience will equip them to work for social development were ever they are planted

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

After the successful completion of M.S.W program, the students are expected to

PSO1	Develop an in-depth understanding of the Social Work profession, process through course work
PSO2	Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of skills in all areas including Personnel management and industrial relations, Medical and psychiatric social work, community organisation, Family and Child Welfare,
PSO3	Become proficient in a specific area of specialization.
PSO4	To expose students to analyse the problem and also enable them to frame a new policy, programme or procedure to solve the problem
PSO5	Adapt new innovative skills and strategies to solve the individual problem at local community level and at national level
PSO6	Develop a systematic, critical approach to problem solving at all levels of the social work interventions.
PSO7	Professional skills and abilities will enlarge their potential to face future challenges in their life and carrier
PSO8	Help them to increase their professional perception in achieving the task of given project for a cause of social development
PSO9	Students will be motivated to design a module for the social development
PSO10	Students can excel in their profession at national and international level

Program Outcomes (POs)

On successful completion of the M.S.W. program

PO1	Implement new perspective of understanding the society and its problem
PO2	Helping the student to practice various social work interventions like counselling, case study, group therapy and community awareness programmes for any problem
PO3	Communicate their ideas, plan and programmes as solution for many social problems
PO4	Understand the structure and procedures of many organisation and provide effective method of fundraising, and other innovative programmes to develop the organisations according to the international standard
PO5	Develop new project and intervention programme according to the need of the different weaker section of the society.
PO6	Conducting an evaluation programme on government projects and find out the outcome of the project which will helpful in bringing new alterations.
PO7	At the national level in the policy formulation, effective recommendation can be made to bring a holistic development in many fields by applying social work concept, process and its techniques.
PO8	Understand and assess societal, environmental, health. safety, legal and cultural issues prevailing in the field of social work
PO9	Identify research problems, obtain relevant data, interpret, and report findings
PO10	They will be able to play a role of activist to bring solution for any injustice in the society.

List of Office Bearers with Photograph

	Gayathri Devi. V, President SAFES – Social Work Association for Enhancing Society Department of Social Work SMS College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore
	Saranya. R, Vice President SAFES – Social Work Association for Enhancing Society Department of Social Work SMS College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore
	Prasanth. R, Treasurer SAFES – Social Work Association for Enhancing Society Department of Social Work SMS College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore
	Monisha. S, Executive Member SAFES – Social Work Association for Enhancing Society Department of Social Work SMS College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore
	Dahini Devi. J, Executive Member SAFES – Social Work Association for Enhancing Society Department of Social Work SMS College of Arts & Science, Coimbatore

List of Association Activities

S.No	Date	Program	Resource Persons
	11.11.2020	Scope of Social Work Profession in India and Overseas	Dr.Duraipandi Arunachalam Dr. Kokila. D
	26.11.2020	Enlightenment on Indian constitution	Adv. N. Sivagnanam
	11.12.2020	Awareness on UNICEF 3 pillars of Social Policy	Ms. Poonkodi. T
	18.12.2020	Prominence on Minorities Day	Dr. P. Sekar
	19.12.2020	National Solidarity Day	Dr. M. Elamparithi
	25.01.2021	National Voters day	Mr. Vairamuthu ( Deputy Thasildar, Perur)
	18.02.2021	Training as a tool retention	Dr. Daniel Victor

Program Outcomes (POs)

On successful completion of the M.S.W. program

PO1	Implement new perspective of understanding the society and its problem
PO2	Helping the student to practice various social work interventions like counselling, case study, group therapy and community awareness programmes for any problem
PO3	Communicate their ideas, plan and programmes as solution for many social problems
PO4	Understand the structure and procedures of many organisation and provide effective method of fundraising, and other innovative programmes to develop the organisations according to the international standard
PO5	Develop new project and intervention programme according to the need of the different weaker section of the society.
PO6	Conducting an evaluation programme on government projects and find out the outcome of the project which will helpful in bringing new alterations.
PO7	At the national level in the policy formulation, effective recommendation can be made to bring a holistic development in many fields by applying social work concept, process and its techniques.
PO8	Understand and assess societal, environmental, health. safety, legal and cultural issues prevailing in the field of social work
PO9	Identify research problems, obtain relevant data, interpret, and report findings
PO10	They will be able to play a role of activist to bring solution for any injustice in the society.

List student’s undergone projects & Internship with company detail

S.No	Year	Semester	Field Work Component	Organization	Student Name
1.	I	I	Concurrent Field Work	St. Joseph Old Age Home	Gayathri Devi. V Saranya. R Prasanth. R Monisha. S Dahini Devi. J
				Shanthi Ashramam
				Chesire Home
				Coimbatore Cancer Foundation
				Observation Home
				Arya Vaidya Chikshalaya and Research Institute
				Sree Ayyappa Ghee Factory
				UDIS Forum
				Vitae International Accounting Services (P) Ltd
				Mariyalaya
				Kovai Anbu Illam
				Kasthurba Gandhi Memorial Deaddiction Centre
				Don Bosco Anbu Illam
				Sarathy Pammac
				Families for Children
		II	Concurrent Field Work	Naga (P) Ltd	Gayathri Devi. V Saranya. R Prasanth. R Monisha. S Dahini Devi. J
				Shanthi Ashramam
				Chesire Home
2.	II	III	Concurrent Field Work	Naveen Psychiatric Hospital	Saranya. R
				Mesmer Hospital	Dahini Devi. J
				Podran Foods (P) Ltd	Monisha. S
				Genesis (P) Ltd, Coimbatore	Gayathri Devi. V Prasanth. R
		IV	Block Field Work	Hirotec India (P) Ltd	Gayathri Devi. V Monisha. S
				Coimbatore Cancer Foundation	Saranya. R
				New Deepam Foundation	Dahini Devi. J
				Sakthi Soyas (P) Ltd	Prasanth. R
			Concurrent Field Work	Sakthi Sugars Ltd	Gayathri Devi. V
				Krishna Nurshing Home	Dahini Devi. J Saranya.R
				G Plast (P) Ltd	Monisha. S Prasanth.R

Contact Details

Department of Social Work,

SMS College of Arts & Science,

Perur Main Rd, Priya Nagar,

Perur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641010.

Phone: 0422 2982266

social.work.department.sms@gmail.com

Introduction

Vision

Mission

HOD Profile

List of Courses

Programme Educational Objectives (PEOs)

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

Program Outcomes (POs)

List of Office Bearers with Photograph

Gayathri Devi. V, President

Saranya. R, Vice President

Prasanth. R, Treasurer

Monisha. S, Executive Member

Dahini Devi. J, Executive Member

List of Association Activities

Program Outcomes (POs)

Contact Details

Department of Social Work

Learning Resources

Participation

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