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Master of Arts in Social Work (Community Organisation and Development Practice)

Location: Guwahati

School: School of Social Work - Guwahati Campus

Intake: 25

Description

Introduction

The M.A. Social Work in Community Organisation and Development Practice (CODP) programme aims to blend a critical socio-political analysis of marginalities of communities with appropriate strategies and approaches in enabling the process of claiming their entitlements and rights. This programme envisages preparation of a cadre of development practitioners that could effectively respond to the contemporary concerns of marginalised communities and to promote people-centred development. The curriculum of CODP brings synergy across various components such as course work, field education and social research spread across four semesters. Graduates of M.A. Social Work in CODP find meaning in working in a range of rural and urban settings — government as well as non-governmental development organisations and projects, people’s organisations and movements, trade unions, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Some may also engage in self-initiated work in areas or on issues that require innovative approaches and strategies, as well as contribute to policy practice and advocacy.


Objectives

The programme has the following objectives:

  1. To develop student appreciation of the centrality of community in experience of society, economy and polity and hence, of the significance of community mobilizing and organising across various contexts
  2. To develop and strengthen student understanding of varied approaches of development practice, and practice skills
  3. To build students' understanding of the political economy of development, poverty and marginalization
  4. To develop students' critical understanding of the connect between development contexts at the macro and micro levels.

Outcomes:

The programme has the following outcomes: Students will be able to

A.Understanding Community:

  • Graduates develop a deep understanding of the role of communities in society, the economy, and politics, as well as the importance of community mobilization and organization.
  • Development Expertise:
  • Students gain the knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to effectively engage in community organization and development practice.

B.Critical Analysis:

  • Graduates are able to critically analyze the political economy of development, poverty, and marginalization, and to intervene effectively from a pro-poor perspective.

C. Social Change:

  • The program prepares individuals to act as catalysts for positive social change, using their understanding of communities and their environment within the framework of social work values.

D. Career Opportunities:

  • Graduates can find meaningful work in various settings, including government, non-governmental organizations, people's organizations, trade unions, and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Some may also pursue self-initiated work or contribute to policy practice and advocacy.

Distribution of Credit Hours:

Semester-wise Credit Distribution by Component

Course category as per NEP

Credits

Semester I

Semester II

Semester III

Semester IV

Core

26

8

8

6

4

Electives

6

2

2

2

0

IKS

2

2

0

0

0

Skill Enhancement

8

2

2

2

2

Field Work

24

6

6

6

6

Dissertation

14

0

2

4

8

Total Credits

80

20

20

20

20

Value added Course

(30-90 hours)

15

15

 

 

 

Semesterwise Courses:

Semester-wise Distribution of Courses

 

Semester

Course Category

Course code

Course title

Credits

I

Core (Campus Level)

Core

 

India’s Development: Society, State & Market

 

2

Core (School Level)

SW 01

Introduction to SW- History and Ideologies of Social Work

 

2

Core (School Level)

SW02

Social Work Methods: 1

 

2

Skill Enhancement (School Level)

 

SE01

 

 

Self & Society

2

Indian Knowledge Systems

IKS 01

IKS01

2

Core (Centre level)

CD1

Theoretical Perspectives for Community Practice

2

Elective-1 (Centre Level)

E01(Core Centre level))- CD2

Sustainable Development and Gender

2

Field work

 

Organizational Visit

-

Fieldwork

FW01

Block Field Work

6

Value added course

 

VAC01

Universal Values & Ethics 1 (15 Hours)

 

Workshop

Workshops on 1) Communication skills, 2) Field and 3) Research Preparedness (Non-Credited but Compulsory) (8 hrs)

-

 

 

 

Total Credits Semester I

20

II

Core (Campus Level)

Core

Understanding North East India

 

2

 

Core (School Level)

SW3

Research in Social Work

 

2

 

Core (School Level)

SW4

Social Work Methods- 2

 

2

 

Skill Enhancement (School Level)

 

SE02

 

Project Planning and Administration

 

2

 

Elective-2 (Centre Level)

CD3

Contemporary Politics in India

2

 

Core (Centre level)

CD4

Rural Development and Governance

2

 

Rural Practicum

RP

 

 

 

Fieldwork

FW02

 

Block Field Work

6

Value added course

 

VAC02

Universal value and Ethics 2 (15 hrs -non credited)

-

Workshop

4)PRA & 5) Computer Skills (4+4=8 hours)

-

Dissertation

RP & Tools

2

Total Credits Semester II

20

III

Skill Enhancement (School Level)

 

SE03

 

Human Resource Management for Social workers

2

Core (Centre level)

CD5

Urbanization, Governance and Informal Work

2

Core (Centre level)

CD6

Social Action, Advocacy and Movements

 

2

Core (Centre level)

CD7

Disasters and Development

2

Elective-3 (Centre Level)

CD8

 

State, Social Protection and Development Programmes

2

Fieldwork

FW03

Block Field Work / Concurrent

6

Dissertation/Research Project

 

 

Dissertation

 

4(2+2)

Workshop

06) Quantitative Data Analysis & 07) Qualitative Data Analysis (8 Hours)

-

Total Credits Semester III

20

 

 

 

 

 

 

IV

Skill Enhancement (Centre Level)

 

CD9

 

Development Communications

2

Core (Centre level)

CD10

Law, Society and Development

2

Core (Centre level)

CD11

Conflicts and Peace Processes

2

Fieldwork

Block FW04

 

FW

6

Dissertation/Research Project

 

Dissertation

 

 

8(6+2)

 

Workshop

Leadership and Teamwork

 

-

 

Total Credits- Semester IV

20

 

Total CODP Credits

22

Note: The curriculum structure is tentative and subject to change. Semester-wise listing of courses is provisional and may undergo some changes.

Note:The curriculum structure is tentative and subject to change.

Fee Structure:

 

 

Components

Master of Arts in Social Work

(Community Organisation and Development Practice)
Semester   
   I II III IV
FEE Tuition Fee 17,600 17,600 17,600 17,600
Examination Fee 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
CHARGES Field Education / Internship / Experiential Learning Charges 6,600 6,600 6,600 6,600
IT Charges 2,200 2,200 2,200 2,200
Library Charges 1650 1650 1650 1650
Other Charges (ID Card, Convocation & Misc.) * 2,750 0 0 0
FUNDS Students' Competency Fund 0 0 0 0
Lab / Studio Fund 0 0 0 0
Development Fund 11,000 0 11,000 0
Student Wellness & Welfare Fund * 550 550 550 550
Alumni Fund * 0 550 0 0
Health Care Fund* 2,200 0 2,200 0
DEPOSITS Caution Deposit (Refundable at the time of exit from programme on submission of No Dues Certificate)* 11,000 0 0 0
  Semester wise Course Fees 56,650 30,250 42,900 29,700
  Yearly Fees 86,900 72,600
  Total Course Fees 1,59,500
Some Schools will organise Practicum / Study Tour / Rural Field Work / Urban Field Work/Winter Institute, expenses for these are not shown in the above table. These expenses will have to be met by the students themselves at the time of the activity.
SC/ST GoI-PMS students have to pay the following fee components marked (*) and Caution Deposit Rs. 2,750/-. Remaining fee components to be paid as and when they get their Scholarship amount.

*Institute reserves the rights to revise the Fees Structure of programme if necessary.

 

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