Sunday, April 4, 2010

MSW (MASTER IN SOCIAL WORK)


INTRODUCTION:

The work carried by skilled people to look up the conditions of the people who are poor, old etc. is known as Social work. MSW is a branch of study which deals with training individuals in the field of social work. It is one of the noblest professions which are looked forward for the benefit of others.

Objective:

The main aim of MSW is to develop unselfish traits among the candidates. The candidate pursuing MSW are taught the various problems faced by humans across the globe. They are also taught the ways of tackling these unfavorable situations. The students are taught the various social work theories and principles.

The student of MSW has a personality of their own. The candidates are taught to be patient and deal with complex situations efficiently. There are many other specialized and educational skills that are also taught to the individuals pursuing MSW.

Course Outlook:

Correspondence course in MSW and a classroom program in MSW are exactly same in structure and contents. The only difference lies in the class contact hours. A correspondence in MSW offers a bit less of practical training as compared to the classroom program. But MSW is such a subject which mainly depends on the individual’s personal skills of identifying and helping people in need.

The duration of correspondence course in MSW generally depends on the institute from which the individual is pursuing the course. In general, the course is of 2-3 year duration. The student is provided study material to complete the course. Examinations are scheduled two to four times a year at specific centers across India.

Eligibility:

For doing a correspondence MSW, the student must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognized university. For doing a course in MSW, more emphasis is given on the profile of the candidate. If the candidate has not done well academically but has a good personal record of social service then he is considered eligible for the course.

The final acceptance to the course is taken after conforming that the candidate does not have any sort of criminal records.

Career Objectives:

One may join a NGO or may also work for any government organization that is concerned with the welfare of the poor, elderly and needy. One may also join institutions like Help Age India etc who have taken this noble profession across borders.