Master of Social Work (MSW)

The Master of Social Work (MSW) course at Loyola College of Social Sciences trains students to respond to problems faced in society and contribute to community welfare. It is a flagship programme that earned the college rankings in the top 10 by India Today. It focuses on training students in community development, social justice, policy advocacy, and welfare administration. The course trains students through practice in real-life challenges, documenting evidence, presenting to the audience, and building theories and knowledge.

The course aims to inform students about the profession of social workers and apply their skills in multiple contexts. The curriculum covers the history and philosophy of social work, sociology, economics and psychology for social work, working with communities, groups, and families, managing human service organisations, and counselling. It also focuses on community health, project planning, medical social work, community development, and social entrepreneurship. 

Loyola College of Social Sciences, Trivandrum, MSW Course Highlights: