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Department of Social Work

Since 1982

4 Programmes
14 Faculty
169 Students
70 Publications

About

Social work remains one of the fastest-growing contemporary professions today. As society evolves, new challenges confront individuals, families, and communities, necessitating the adaptation of the social work profession to meet these diverse needs. The primary focus of our program is to nurture student development by providing high-quality academic training, preparing them for the demanding and dynamic nature of this profession.

Established in 1982, the Department of Social Work at Bishop Heber College has a rich tradition of shaping exceptional social work students to address these challenges. In addition to offering a full-time, two-year Master's-level Social Work program (MSW) and a three-year Bachelor's-level Social Work program (BSW), the department provides research opportunities with M. Phil and Ph.D. degrees affiliated with Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli. With 42 years of dedicated service, we are committed to continuing our journey of reaching the unreached.

VISION

To foster student growth through quality academic training, equipping them to thrive in the challenges of this demanding profession and capitalize on career opportunities.<

MISSION

  • To empower students from diverse backgrounds with the knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors essential for professional social work practice.
  • To blend professional expertise with fundamental human values and embody the Christian ethos of 'service with dignity.
  • To foster a culture of scientific inquiry, grounded in Christian principles, within the department's philosophy.

Programmes & Certificate Courses Offered

Programmes

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
    • Clinical Social Work Specialization
    • Community Development Management Specialization
    • Human Resource Management Specialization
  • M.Phil. (Management)
  • Ph.D. (Management) [Full-time & Part-time]
  • M.Phil. (Social Work) [Part Time and Full-time]
  • Ph.D. (Social Work) [Full-time & Part-time]
  • P.G.D.C. (Post-Graduate Diploma in Counselling)
  • D.C.F.C.D. (Diploma in Child Focussed Community Development)

Best Practices of the Department

Unique in its design, our program intertwines theory and practice to provide social work aspirants with authentic experiential learning. Our best practices include:

  • Engaging in community outreach activities
  • Providing field placements for hands-on experience
  • Establishing MOUs with reputable organizations to facilitate knowledge sharing between academia and field agencies
  • Organizing educational tours for enhanced exposure
    • TEACHING/LEARNING/EVALUATION
  • Utilization of student-friendly teaching methodologies
  • Emphasis on experiential learning methods.
  • Interactive teaching approaches form the foundation of our pedagogical process.
  • Interactive teaching approaches form the foundation of our pedagogical process.
  • Regular brainstorming sessions foster societal conviction among students.
  • Group discussions encourage participation from all students.
  • Role-playing exercises facilitate empathetic understanding of various situations.
  • Ongoing informal faculty evaluations are solicited from students during classes.
  • Student evaluations are conducted through individual conferences, feedback from agency supervisors during fieldwork visits, and assessment of organizational skills.
  • Mentoring is seamlessly integrated into our teaching, learning, and evaluation processes.
    • STRIDES MADE IN RESEARCH
  • Our research endeavors are grounded in evidence-based practice.
  • Research activities span across various settings, including industrial, clinical, community development, and other generic contexts.
    • CONSULTANCY SERVICES RENDERED
  • Conducted an evaluation of the HIV Awareness Attention and Alleviation (AAA) Project, implemented by Dr. Annie Booth Mission Hospital, Dharapuram. Additionally, conducted a study on the attitude of the general public towards Mentally Challenged persons in Tiruchirappalli District for INTACT special school, funded by Forum Syd., Sweden, Europe.
  • Provided research consultancy services to BBTC (The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation), Valparai.
  • Engaged in another research consultancy project with ITC, Trichy, focusing on their women employees.
    • STUDENT SUPPORT AND PROGRESSION
  • The department holds individual conferences with every student, recognizing the demanding nature of the profession and the need for interaction with the general public, welfare agencies, and government bodies.
  • Each student is assigned a faculty advisor responsible for conducting individual conferences. Emphasis is placed on developing the necessary skills for the social work job market through prioritizing fieldwork components. Students are guided to acquire and excel in the requisite social work skill sets.
    • STUDENT SATISFACTION
  • Authentic Assessment serves as a cornerstone of the department's commitment to achieving higher standards in Social Work Education, Practice, and Research.
  • Formative assessments are seamlessly integrated into experiential learning pedagogies, enhancing everyday classroom delivery by teachers.
  • Students receive effective feedback based on the outcomes of formative assessments.
  • Internal assessment pen-and-paper tests are designed to fulfill both formative and summative assessment objectives.
  • The fieldwork performance of students is evaluated through assessments conducted by agency supervisors, faculty supervisor observations from fieldwork reports, discussions during Individual Conferences, and agency visits.
    • The department actively engages with, supports, and strengthens neighboring communities in need through the following initiatives:
  • Authentic Assessment serves as a cornerstone of the department's commitment to achieving higher standards in Social Work Education, Practice, and Research.
  • Formative assessments are seamlessly integrated into experiential learning pedagogies, enhancing everyday classroom delivery by teachers.
  • Students receive effective feedback based on the outcomes of formative assessments.
  • Internal assessment pen-and-paper tests are designed to fulfill both formative and summative assessment objectives.
  • The fieldwork performance of students is evaluated through assessments conducted by agency supervisors, faculty supervisor observations from fieldwork reports, discussions during Individual Conferences, and agency visits.

    • Contact

    • Dr.Carter Premraj. F
    • HOD, Department of Social Work
    • Mobile:
    • Email: carter@bhc.edu.in