Dr
Mary Venus Joseph, dean & administrator, Rajagiri School of Social Work, Rajagiri
College of Social Sciences, Kochi
Social work education provides adequate inputs in social research, community assessment, community project development and implementation. The alarming rise in social problems, mental health issues and family problems, along with the rapid developments in the society, have increased the need for social work professionals with specific knowledge and skills to deal with these social issues.
Recognising the importance of professional social workers, a number of colleges and universities across India are offering bachelor and master programmes in social work. Students, who have completed their plus two in any stream with 50% marks, can opt for a degree in social work, and graduates in social work or any other degree preferably in related areas, can apply for a post-graduation in social work. Selection is based on a common entrance test by the university and final interview by the college.
Since the very nature of job is helping people in resolving their issues, right attitude is an important prerequisite to work in social work field. Regular reading habit and written proficiency in English will make the learning easier and effective. Apart from this, interpersonal skills, analytical and reflective skills, documentation skills programme, planning, evaluation and management skills are an added advantage for social work students.
Social entrepreneurship is an emerging trend among professional social workers. Similarly, innovative corporate social responsibility projects undertaken by the corporates and disaster management and environment protection are areas that require trained social workers. Specializations in social work ranges from mental health, medical and psychiatric social work, family and child welfare, community development, human resource management, welfare administration etc.
Social work offers interesting career options in the government sector, educational institutions, corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities of different companies and with the NGO’s in the field of community based rehabilitation, school counselling, child adoption, health promotion rural management and son on. Teaching is also an option for MSW post graduates.
There are also government positions like probation officers, block development officers, and counselors in family which specify Master’s Degree in social work. Many multinational companies specifically ask for social workers with HR specialization for managerial jobs in their personnel departments. Besides, social work is a highly rated skilled job in countries like Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA and Canada.
Social work education provides adequate inputs in social research, community assessment, community project development and implementation. The alarming rise in social problems, mental health issues and family problems, along with the rapid developments in the society, have increased the need for social work professionals with specific knowledge and skills to deal with these social issues.Recognising the importance of professional social workers, a number of colleges and universities across India are offering bachelor and master programmes in social work. Students, who have completed their plus two in any stream with 50% marks, can opt for a degree in social work, and graduates in social work or any other degree preferably in related areas, can apply for a post-graduation in social work. Selection is based on a common entrance test by the university and final interview by the college.
Since the very nature of job is helping people in resolving their issues, right attitude is an important prerequisite to work in social work field. Regular reading habit and written proficiency in English will make the learning easier and effective. Apart from this, interpersonal skills, analytical and reflective skills, documentation skills programme, planning, evaluation and management skills are an added advantage for social work students.
Social entrepreneurship is an emerging trend among professional social workers. Similarly, innovative corporate social responsibility projects undertaken by the corporates and disaster management and environment protection are areas that require trained social workers. Specializations in social work ranges from mental health, medical and psychiatric social work, family and child welfare, community development, human resource management, welfare administration etc.
Social work offers interesting career options in the government sector, educational institutions, corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities of different companies and with the NGO’s in the field of community based rehabilitation, school counselling, child adoption, health promotion rural management and son on. Teaching is also an option for MSW post graduates.
There are also government positions like probation officers, block development officers, and counselors in family which specify Master’s Degree in social work. Many multinational companies specifically ask for social workers with HR specialization for managerial jobs in their personnel departments. Besides, social work is a highly rated skilled job in countries like Australia, New Zealand, UK, USA and Canada.
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