Programme Details

Master of Arts in Social Work (Rural Development)

Location: Tuljapur

School: School of Rural Development

Intake: 40

Description

Vision Statement

The program aims to create skilled professionals who can contribute to the sustainable development of rural communities through the application of social work principles, fostering people's participation, and addressing social justice, human rights, and human development issues.

Introduction and Background

The MA Social Work in Rural Development program is designed to equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools to understand and address the processes of underdevelopment in rural areas. It aligns with the NEP by focusing on interdisciplinary and holistic education, practical learning through fieldwork, and fostering a vibrant civil society.

Program Rationale and Context

The program is relevant due to the ongoing challenges in rural development, including poverty, illiteracy, and social discrimination. It addresses these concerns by training students to work effectively with rural communities, governmental, and non-governmental organizations, and by promoting sustainable development practices.

Program Objectives

Equip students with theoretical and practical knowledge in social work.
Develop skills for effective participation in rural development.
Promote research and innovative solutions for sustainable rural development.
Foster commitment to social justice and human rights.
Train students in policy formulation and implementation for rural development.

Graduate Attributes and Program Outcomes

Graduates will be skilled in applying social work principles in rural settings, conducting research, and developing sustainable development initiatives. They will demonstrate a commitment to social justice, human rights, and effective community participation.

Distribution of Credit Hours:

Total Credits: 80

Credit Distribution: Each semester will have 20 credits, divided among core courses, electives, fieldwork, and dissertation.

Proposed Commencement Year of the Program
2024-2026 Batch

Course Category	Credits Suggested	Semester I	Semester II	Semester III	Semester IV
Core (28)	16-22	5 (10 Credit)	4 (8 Credit)	5 (10 Credit)
Value Added Courses	30-90 hrs				Value-Added Courses
Indian Knowledge System (4)	4			1 IKS (2 Credit) TISS/SWAYAM	1 IKS (2 Credit) TISS/SWAYAM
Skill Enhancement (10)	4-10	2(4 Credit)	2(4 Credit)	1 (2 Credit)
Internship / Field Work / Labs/ Capstone (18)	6-24	BFW (6 Credit)	BFW(6 Credit)	BFW(6 Credit)	Internship – Non Credited
Dissertation/ Project Research (4+12= 16)	12-20		1(2 Credit)		1 (2 Credit) Dissertation and Viva-Voce (12)
Electives / CBCS/ SWAYAM (4)	2-6				4
Total Credits per Semester		20	20	20	20

Summary of Total Credits

Year 1 Total Credits: 20 (Semester I) + 20 (Semester II) = 40
Year 2 Total Credits: 20 (Semester III) + 20 (Semester IV) (Inclusive of Dissertation, Electives/CBCS) = 40
Overall Total Credits: 80

Semesterwise Courses:

Semester	Course Code	Course Title	Old Course Type	Credits	Total Credits
I	CC	Societies in India	FC	2
	CC	State and Democracy in India	FC	2
	CC	India’s Development Experience	FC	2
	CC	Professional Social Work: Histories and Ideologies	CCSW	2
	Skill	Social Work Practice with Individuals and Families	CCSW	2
	SkilI	Social Work Practice with Groups	CCSW	2
	CC	Introduction to Development	CCRD	2
	FW	Fieldwork -I	FW	6

Semester	Course Code	Course Title	Old Course Type	Credits	Total Credits
		Total Credits			20
II	Skill	Social Work Practice with Communities	CCSW	2
	Research	Social Work Research	CCSW	2
	Skill	Social Work Skills and Tools for Rural Development	CCSW	2
	CC	Poverty and Inequality	CCRD	2
	CC	Farm Non-Farm Linkages and Livelihood Issues	CCRD	2
	CC	Development Organization and Management	CCRD	2
	CC	Gender and Development	CCRD	2
	FW	Fieldwork -II	FW	6
		Total Credits			20
III	CC	Social Policy Analysis	CCSW	2
	CC	Decentralized Rural Development	CCRD	2
	CC	Models of Rural Entrepreneurship	CCRD	2
	CC	Technology and Development	CCRD	2

Semester	Course Code	Course Title	Old Course Type	Credits	Total Credits
	CC	Modes of Natural Resource Use and Sustainable Rural Development	CCRD	2
	Skill	Rural Development Projects: Policy, Planning and Management	CCRD	2
	IKS	IKS from SWAYA M/ IKS from TISS		2
	FW	Fieldwork -III	FW	6
		Total Credits			20
IV	Research	Philosophy of Social Sciences Research	CCRD	2
	IKS	IKS from SWAYA M/ IKS from TISS		2
		Dissertation and Viva-Voce	Dissertation	12
		CBCS/ Electives/ SWAYAM		4
		Total Credits			20
Electives/ CBCS/ SWAYAM	Electives/ CBCS/	Rural/Agro-Based Industries and Rural Marketing	CBCS	2
	Electives/ CBCS/	Advanced Dalit and Tribal Social Work Practice Skills	CBCS	2
	Electives/ CBCS/	Disaster Management	CBCS	2
	Electives/ CBCS/	Development Communication	CBCS	2
	Electives/ CBCS/	Disability and Society	CBCS	2

Semester	Course Code	Course Title	Old Course Type	Credits	Total Credits
	Electives/ CBCS/	Social Movements and Rural Transformation	CCRD	2
	Electives/ CBCS/	Environment, Climate Change and Development	CCRD	2
	Electives/ CBCS/	Financial Inclusion and Microfinance	CCRD	2
	Electives/ CBCS/	Food Security, Right to Food and Rural Livelihoods	CCRD	2
	CBCS /WAYAM	Students Select Courses from SWAYAM platform		2/4
		Total CBCS Credits		4	4

Summary of Total Credits

SWAYAM Online Courses

Students are encouraged to take a minimum of 2-4 credits from SWAYAM courses relevant to their field of study.

Course Definitions and Components

Definition of Courses

Core Course: Essential courses required for the program.
Elective Course: Optional courses that students can choose based on their interests.
Value Added Course: Courses promoting ethical and human values.
Indian Knowledge System: Courses appreciating Indian knowledge traditions.
Skill Enhancement Course: Courses providing specific professional skills.
Dissertation/Project Research: Independent research work.
Internship: Practical experience in relevant organizations.
Community Engagement Course/Fieldwork: Practical engagement with communities.
Capstone Project: Comprehensive project work showcasing students' skills and knowledge.
SWAYAM - SWAYAM course refers to online learning courses offered through the SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active-Learning for Young Aspiring Minds) platform, an initiative by the Government of India. Reputed national institutions develop these courses and cover diverse disciplines across school, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels.

Assessment and Pedagogy

Pedagogy and Assessment Methods

Innovative pedagogical approaches and assessment methods as per the Ministry of Education guidelines.

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

Fee Structure:

Components		Master of Arts in Social Work (Rural Development)
Components		Semester
		I	II	III	IV
FEE	Tuition Fee	17,600	17,600	17,600	17,600
FEE	Examination Fee	1,100	1,100	1,100	1,100
CHARGES	Field Education / Internship / Experiential Learning Charges	6,600	6,600	6,600	0
	IT Charges	2,200	2,200	2,200	2,200
	Library Charges	1,650	1,650	1,650	1,650
	Other Charges (ID Card, Convocation & Misc.) *	2750	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	23,100
	Yearly Fees	86,900		66,000
	Total Course Fees	1,52,900
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.

Admissions

Tata Institute of Social Sciences

PG Programmes

Programme Details

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