MSW

About the Programme

The Master of Social Work (MSW) programme is designed to develop professionally competent, ethically grounded, and socially committed social work practitioners. The programme integrates academic learning with intensive field-based training to equip students with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values essential for professional social work practice. MSW is a two-year Post Graduate Programme with an intake of 20 students at MACFAST College.

The programme is designed with the objective of transforming young graduates into responsible, value-driven and skilled social work professionals capable of addressing contemporary social challenges. We offer Specializations in the fields of Community Development (CD), Family and Child Welfare (FCW), Medical and Psychiatric Social Work (MPSW). Through a carefully structured curriculum that combines theory, research, and concurrent fieldwork, students are trained to address complex social problems at individual, group, community, and policy levels.

The Department provides a vibrant learning environment that extends beyond classrooms through Rural camps, Nation wide Observation Visits, Concurrent Fieldworks, Block Internships, Research Projects, and Community Outreach Initiatives, Social awareness programmes, Extra skills based activities under SWAYAM Association. The programme aims to nurture compassionate leaders and effective change agents capable of responding to societal challenges at local, national, and global levels.

Aim of the Programme

. Provide comprehensive theoretical knowledge integrated with practical field-based learning experiences.

. Sensitize learners to contemporary socio-economic, political, and cultural realities at local, national, and global levels.

. Equip students with advanced helping skills and effective intervention strategies for diverse practice settings.

. Foster a professional orientation that empowers learners to respond to human and societal needs as effective change agents.

. Promote self-awareness and reflective practice, encouraging the purposeful and ethical use of professional self.

. Strengthen competencies in conceptualization, scientific assessment, critical analysis, interpretation, planning, and evidence-informed intervention.

Unique Features of the MSW Programme at MACFAST College

  1. Academic Excellence with Value-Based Education

  • Strong foundation in social work theory integrated with ethical and value-oriented learning.
  • Curriculum designed to meet contemporary social challenges and professional standards.
  1. Intensive Fieldwork & Block Placement
  • Supervised field practicum from the first semester.

Exposure to DCPU, JJB, Govt. Children’s home, NGOs, Hospitals, Psychiatric Settings, De-addiction Settings, Schools, and Community settings.

Structured rural and urban community engagement programmes.

  • Student Initiative Programmes.
  1. Specialized Training & Skill Development
  • Training in Counselling Techniques, Therapeutic Interventions, Casework, Group Work, And Community Organization.
  • Workshops on Soft Skills, Leadership, Communication, And Professional Ethics.           
  • Capacity-building sessions by experienced practitioners and academicians.
  1. Community Extension & Social Outreach
  • Active involvement in Awareness Campaigns, Social Action Initiatives, and Advocacy Programmes.
  • Collaboration with Government and Voluntary Organizations.
  1. Career Readiness & Placement Support

  • Training aligned with employability skills and professional competency

  • Guidance for careers in medical and psychiatric social work, HR, NGOs, CSR, child welfare, and correctional settings.
  • Alumni network support and professional mentoring.
  1. Holistic Student Development:
  • Emphasis on personal growth, emotional intelligence, and ethical responsibility.
  • Opportunities for leadership through student forums and professional associations. 
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WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAMME 

To gain Professional
Education in
Community Practices.

To nurture Values of
Social Responsibility,
Professionalism

To get Access to a
Platform that Enhances
the Creative, Critical Mind

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN?

 Uphold high standards of professional ethics, integrity, accountability, and commitment to social justice.

Apply evidence-based approaches to assess and address bio-psycho-social issues across individuals, families, groups, and communities.

Critically examine and interpret national and global development frameworks, policies, and agendas within the context of social work practice.

Demonstrate professional competence through the integration of knowledge, values, and practice skills in diverse social work settings.

MSW Programme Highlights:

    ➢ Strong Field-Based Learning Model

    ➢ Community Outreach and Extension Activities

    ➢ Student Initiated Social Awareness Programmes

    ➢ Skill Development Workshops and Training Programmes

    ➢ Social Action and Advocacy Initiatives

    ➢ Rural Exposure Camps

    ➢ Observation Visits (OV) to Professional Social Work Organizations for Practical Exposure

    ➢ Research Orientation and Publication Support

    ➢ Collaboration with NGOs, Hospitals, Industries, and Government Agencies

    ➢ Leadership Development Programmes

    ➢ Personality Development and Soft Skill Training

    ➢ Interaction with Officials in Social Service Sectors and Professional Networking

    ➢ Entrepreneurship Promotion in Social Development Sector

Field Work Structure:

Fieldwork is an integral and distinctive component of the MSW programme.

    ❖ Concurrent Fieldwork (Twice in Week – I st Year)

    ❖ Block Fieldwork (30 days)

    ❖ Fieldwork Conferences (Individual & Group)

    ❖ Rural Camp

    ❖ Organisation Visits

    ❖ Block Internship

Supervised Field Practice in NGOs, Hospitals, Industries, Schools, Correctional Institutions, and Community-based Organizations

Fieldwork provides experiential learning and professional skill development under trained supervision.