PROSPECTUS
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK
(MSW)
2015
BOSCO INSTITUTE
LIFE PLUS, BAGHCHUNG
JORHAT 785008
ASSAM
PHONE: 0376 2310275/9435096237
Email: [email protected]
Web: boscoinstitute.org
PROSPECTUS
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW)
BOSCO INSTITUTE
Bosco Institute is a Don Bosco Institution, following the educational philosophy and approach of Don
Bosco, the renowned educator of youth. It was established in 2008 to cater to the higher education
needs of the region, especially in the human service and social development sectors. The Institute is the
first to offer Master in Social Work (MSW) course under Dibrugarh University from 2008.
The Institute aims at grooming young people into confident, competent and passionate professionals
who would be harbingers of positive change at the individual, community and at the larger societal
levels. It is achieved through an educative process which combines academic excellence and the
transformation of the person through personalized interactions and experience of and reflection upon
existential realities.
The institute’s motto “INSPIRE, INNOVATE, INVOLVE”, informs and invigorates all spheres of its
educational and intervention programmes. It invites all who are associated with the Institute to a deep,
consistent and creative engagement with the self and the society.
SOCIAL WORK
Social Work has moved away from the
traditional understanding of being
altruistic and doing charitable works for
the poor and the needy, to a more
organized way of working with people
who are disadvantaged. Social work
today requires knowledge and skills,
guided by values, attitudes and ethical
considerations. It calls for professional
organization and management of
services in favour of individuals and
communities who are marginalized and
disadvantaged.
Social
work
has
therefore over the years become a
profession with a body of knowledge, a large number of people practicing it and being taught as an
academic discipline in universities and institutes across the globe.
In its broadest sense, social work involves working with people - people who are disadvantaged in any
way. The social worker seeks to give holistic support and care to those in need so that communities and
individuals can live with dignity and honour. Social workers assist individuals, groups, and communities
to reach the optimum degree of social, mental and physical well-being. It is a profession committed to
the pursuit of social justice, to the enhancement of the quality of life, and to the development of the full
potential of each individual, group and community in society, and in the process ‘help people to help
themselves’.
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AREAS OF SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTION
Social workers are engaged in a variety of settings. At the micro level they intervene on behalf of
individuals and families, and on the macro level in communities and societies with issues that have
broader ramifications. They find a
place in the government settings
especially in areas of child and family
welfare, health care, education and
correctional services. Social workers
are employed in industries, NGOs,
schools, youth centres, rehabilitation
centres, funding agencies, research
organizations and advocacy and
human rights organizations. They are
equipped to work in rural and urban
community development initiatives,
women and child development, tribal
development, youth development, mental and physical health, human resource management and
disaster management. They work as project officers, programme coordinators in various fields,
development consultants, counselors, field instructors, village level workers, research assistants, and as
instructors and lecturers in social work institutes and training centres. They are also sought after by
organizations working in specialized areas like disability, HIV/AIDS, addictions, violence and trauma,
migration and displacement and disasters.
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (MSW)
The “Master of Social Work” Education Programme consists of theory and practice components, taught
and learned through a combination of lectures, workshops, field work and research project. The
duration of the course is two years.
1. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSIONS
The minimum qualification for admission to MSW programme is a Bachelor Degree in any stream,
from a recognized university.
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Science graduates should have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% (45% for those from
the scheduled tribes, scheduled castes and other backward classes).
Arts and Commerce graduates should have secured a minimum aggregate of 45% (40% for
those from the scheduled tribes, scheduled castes and other backward classes).
The candidates must be proficient in English as the medium of instruction is English.
2. APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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Application form and prospectus can be:
o Obtained from Bosco Institute on payment of Rs.600.00.
o Downloaded from boscoinstitute.org.
o Obtained through email by sending a request to [email protected]
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Send the application form, complete in all respects and with all the stipulated documents to
“Director, Bosco Institute, Life Plus, Baghchung, Jorhat 785008” on or before 9 June 2014.
Enclose a DD of Rs.600 in favour of Bosco Institute payable at Jorhat together with the form
that was downloaded or obtained through email.
3. ADMISSION PROCEDURE: Candidates would be assessed for selection through the following:
A. Academic background: 30 marks
B. Written test (90 minutes - 50 marks): The test will be written in English. The written test
will assess a candidate’s knowledge of and sensitivity to contemporary social issues and
his/her proficiency in English –written communication skills, comprehension and analytical
abilities. There is no prescribed syllabus or format for the written test.
C. Group Discussion (20 minutes - 20 marks): The group discussion is to assess the candidate’s
ability to conceptualize ideas, communicate effectively and contribute meaningfully in a
group,
and
his/her
interactive skills.
D. Personal Interview (10 to
15 minutes - 50 marks):
The purpose of personal
interview before a panel
of experts is to find out
the level of interest and
aptitude for social work,
skills of dealing with
people, the experiences
of helping people and the
ability to cope with and
learn from new situations.
To qualify for admission, the
candidate is required to secure a
minimum total of 45% marks in the personal interview, group discussion and the written test.
In all matters relating to selection and admission, the decision of the managing committee will be
final and binding.
3.1 Admission
 Selected candidates are expected to take admission during office hours on the days stipulated.
Office hours are from 9.00 am to 4.00 pm on Mondays through Fridays and from 9.00 am to
1.00 pm on Saturdays.
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The following documents are required at the time of admission:
o Original and one attested copy each of the mark sheets and certificates of:
 HSLC Examination
 Higher Secondary Examination
 Graduation
o A character certificate from the institution last attended.
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o
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A medical Certificate from a registered medical practitioner vouching the candidate’s
fitness.
o ST/SC/OBC certificate, if applicable
o Migration Certificate (to be submitted within a month of admission to the course)
Fees for the first semester are to be paid, at the time of admission.
If any statement furnished by the student is found to be incorrect at any time, she/he is liable to
be debarred permanently from the course.
Admission given by the Bosco Institute is provisional and is subject to final approval from
Dibrugarh University.
NB: Original certificates submitted at the time of admission will not be returned to the students
during the course of study. The students are therefore directed to keep attested copies of the
certificates with them.
4. DISCIPLINE
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Students are expected to keep all the
rules and regulations of the Institute
in letter and spirit and maintain
decorum in their behaviour (by
refraining from alcoholic beverages,
smoking, chewing pan, etc.) on the
campus as well as when they are on
the field.
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Students will be exemplary in their
behaviour during field work, study
tour, relief work, block field work, rural camp and will take care to uphold the honour and
prestige of the profession and the Institute.
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Misbehaviour of any sort will attract disciplinary action, according to its gravity, in the form of
fine, suspension, dismissal from the hostel (if the student is staying in the hostel) and/or from
the Institute.
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No student, while attending the course, is allowed to apply for a job, attend an interview for
placement, appear for any other examination, enroll for any other course of study whether at
the Institute or outside or do any paid activity except with the prior written permission of the
Director of the Institute. Any contravention of this rule will lead to the dismissal of the student
from the MSW course.
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If, in keeping with the professional character of the course and as part of its social responsibility
to the neighbourhood, the Institute undertakes relief work and other extension activities, the
students are expected to participate whole heartedly.
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5. MSW ACADEMIC PROGRAMME
The course of study for Master of Social Work (MSW) extends over two academic years. Each
academic year is divided into two semesters. The first two semesters will have common theory
papers and field work. The third and fourth semesters will
WORKSHOPS
have the common theory papers, specialization and
 Theatre
elective theory papers, and field work in respective areas
 Comics Power
of specialization.
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Participatory Rural Appraisal
Social Analysis
Project Cycle Management
Social Work Research
Social Work and Law
Public Health
Designing & Running Campaigns
Entrepreneurship
Get Real: a journey into self
Gender & Self
Creating Resume/CV
Each student is expected to do a research project during
the course of the third and the fourth semesters. The final
report is submitted at the end of the fourth semester for
valuation. The student will do a dissertation of the
research thesis and appear for a viva on the research
done.
The Block Field Work after the fourth semester
examinations is compulsory for the completion of the
MSW course.
The students will organize and participate in a rural camp during the second semester and a
study tour during the fourth semester.
THEORY
The course content has, core, supportive and specialization domains. The core domains
comprise of theory in social work profession related to history, ideologies and intervention, field
work and research. The supportive domain comprises of subjects that enhance student’s
understanding of the core courses. The specialization domains offered by Bosco Institute cover
three areas of social work practice, namely,
I.
Community Development
II.
Family and Child Welfare
III.
Medical and Psychiatric Social Work
A minimum of 6 students are required for a specialization to be offered.
EVALUATION
The evaluation of each paper will be as follows:
i.
In-Semester Assessment for 40%
Tests
Assignment (written/group project)
Seminar & presentations
ii.
End Semester Examination for 60%
iii.
The research project will carry 100 marks and at
the end of the fourth semester there would be a
dissertation and viva for 100 marks.
20 marks
10 marks
10 marks
A student will have to secure at least 40% marks in the
In-Semester Assessment in order to be eligible to appear
in the End-Semester Examinations.
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FIELD WORK
Concurrent Field Work is an integral part of the training in Social Work. Field Work Programme
consists of observation visits to the agencies, institutions and community settings, rural camp,
study tour and direct practice of social work skills for intervention, under the guidance of
professional social workers in selected placements. Such placements provide an opportunity to
the learner to apply theory to practice and
gain first-hand experience. Therefore field
work in each semester is compulsory in this
programme and a student is expected to
have 100 percent attendance. On an average
a student would spend 15 hours per week in
field work. Each semester will have a
minimum of 24 days of concurrent field work
spread over 12 weeks.
The student is required to submit the report
on the field work and the field work diary,
before the commencement of classes on the first day of class following the field work days.
At the end of the fourth semester examinations the student is required to do a block placement
of 30 days.
EVALUATION OF FIELD WORK
i.
In-Semester Assessment: 40 marks:
The following components are considered:
Attendance at the field or agency
Activities carried out
Field work report
Critical Assessment
ii.
Methods practiced
Professional growth
End-Semester Examination: 60 marks
Viva Voce: 20 minutes per student
The following components are considered
Field Work Report
Achievements
Communication
Contribution
Skills
Practical Knowledge
Methods practiced
Programmes implemented
Attitude
Professional confidence
6. ATTENDANCE
A student must attend 85% of the lectures delivered during the academic session to be eligible to
appear in the End-Semester Examinations as a regular candidate
A student who attends at least 75% of the lectures delivered shall, however, be allowed to appear in
the End-Semester Examination as a noncollegiate candidate on payment of the fee
Youth Involve Fellowships: A unique program
prescribed by the university.
No candidate shall be allowed to appear in
the End-Semester Examinations if the
attendance is below 75% in classes.
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of BI for the alumni who want to explore and
learn by volunteering and for those daring
enough to start social initiatives/organizations
on their own.
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However, if a student is
delegated by the Institute to
participate in seminars,
workshops or emergency
relief work, such absence
would not be considered for
computing the minimum
required attendance.
Field Work Attendance: A
student is expected to be
present on all field work
days. Any absence will have
to be compensated in
consultation with the field
work supervisor and the field
work agency. While working in an organization, the student would follow the agency holidays and
not those of the Institute.
7. PASSING MINIMUM
A student is required to secure at least 40% marks in each paper and field work, and 45% marks in
the aggregate in order to pass a semester.
8. REQUIREMENT FOR PROCEEDING TO SUBSEQUENT SEMESTER
A student shall be eligible to go to the subsequent semesters if he/she secures the passing
minimum or more. Dibrugarh University norms will be followed for students who fail in any paper.
9. ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AWARD OF MSW DEGREE
A student shall be eligible for the award of Master of Social Work degree only if s/he:
a) has undergone the post graduate course of study in social work extending over 4 semesters,
b) passes the theory examinations,
c) participates in the rural camp and study tour,
d) fulfills the requirements prescribed by the course in relation to field work and research project
and passes in the them, and
e) Completes block field work for 30 days to the satisfactory level.
5th SPACE EXPLORATIONS –5th space is the space that belongs to the students entirely - where
they can dig deep into themselves in connection with what is going on around them, understand and
articulate their dreams and aspirations, and invest themselves in something that gives value to all that
they are doing otherwise. A space that enables them to move from the “I” to the “WE”; empowers
them to venture out from the SELF to the SOCEITY.
A space that helps them discover what
EXCITES them from deep within; that helps them discover their PASSION. At BI we have built this
exploratory space into the academic structure, recognizing its importance in the formation of the
human service professionals.
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10. HOSTEL
The Institute offers hostel facilities within the campus for girls and boys. Normally, two students
share a room. The hostels have common bathrooms and toilets. Hostel fee is Rs.21000.00 per
semester.
11. FEE STRUCTURE (All fees are subject to periodic revision)
Category
I Semester
II Semester
1.
Admission Fee
2.
Tuition Fee
3.
Library
4.
Training/workshops
5.
Special fees (establishment,
development, internet, electricity...)
6.
Medical cover
7. UNIVERSITY FEES
FEES PER SEMESTER
8.
Refundable deposits
Library
Caution deposit
TOTAL 8
III Semester
IV Semester
800
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--
--
19000
2000
3500
19000
2000
3500
19000
2000
3500
19000
2000
3500
5000
5500
5000
5500
1000
3100
34400
--3100
33100
1000
3100
33600
--3100
33100
1000
1000
2000
36400*
* to be paid at the time of admission
Fees are to be paid at the beginning of the respective semesters
 The above fee structure does not include the expenses the student will have to incur for travel
and accommodation for field work, rural camp, project works and study tour.
Any candidate who discontinues/leaves the institute at any time during the course of studies will have
to pay the entire course fee. In such cases, the documents of the concerned student shall be returned
only after such payment.
IMPORTANT DATES
Admission Test
Group Discussion
Interview
Result
Admissions
13 June, 10.30 am
13 June, 2.00 pm
14 June , 8.30 am onwards
15 June 11.00 am
15-22 June
If sufficient number of fit candidates is not identified after the first test, a second admission test would
be held on a date that would be announced later.
Candidates whose results for the qualifying examination are not yet declared may also apply,
provided they are confident of fulfilling all the criteria for admission. Please attach copies of the first
and second year mark sheets with the application form.
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COURSE STRUCTURE
Seme
ster
I
II
III
Paper No
ISA
ESE
Type of
Exam
SW 101
Introduction to Social Work
40
60
W
SW 102
SW 103
SW 104
SW 105
Society and Indian Social Problems
Human Growth and Development
Skills for Social Work Practitioners
Social Work Practice with Communities
40
40
40
40
60
60
60
60
W
W
W
W
SCF 106
Concurrent Field Work I
40
60
W/V
SW 201
Social Work Practice with Individuals
40
60
W
SW 202
SW 203
SW 204
SW 205
SCF 206
Social Work Practice with Groups
Governance, Social Policy, Law and Social Work
Quantitative Research in Social Work
Qualitative Research in Social Work
Concurrent Field Work – II
40
40
40
40
40
60
60
60
60
60
W
W
W
W
W/V
SW 301
Administration and Management of Social Welfare Organizations
40
60
W
SCA 302
Computer Applications for Social Work
Specialization Papers
Community Development 1: Rural Economy and Cooperation
Community Development 2: Rural Community Development
Medical & Psychiatric 1: Medical Social Work
Medical & Psychiatric 2: Mental Health and Social Work
Family and Child Welfare 1: Family Social Work
Family and Child Welfare 2: Social Work with Children
Electives (the student will opt for one of the four elective papers):
Elective I: Disaster Management
Elective 2: Project Cycle Management
Elective 3: Peace Building
Elective 4: HIV/AIDS Stigma, Discrimination and Prevention
Concurrent Field Work – III
40
60
P
40
40
40
40
40
40
60
60
60
60
60
60
W
W
W
W
W
W
40
40
40
40
40
60
60
60
60
60
W
W
W
W
W/V
40
60
W
SCD 402
SCD 403
SMP 402
SMP 403
SFC 402
SFC 403
SWR 404
Tribal Development
Specialization Papers:
Community Development 3: Welfare of the Weaker Sections
Community Development 4: Urban Community Development
Medical & Psychiatric 3: Psychiatric Social Work
Medical & Psychiatric 4: Community Health
Family and Child Welfare 3: Social Work with Youth
Family and Child Welfare 4: Social Work with the Elderly
Research Project
40
40
40
40
40
40
100
60
60
60
60
60
60
100
W
W
W
W
W
W
W/V
SCF 406
Concurrent Field Work – IV
40
60
W/V
SBP 407
Block Field Work (compulsory)
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BF
SCD 303
SCD 304
SMP 303
SMP 304
SFC 303
SFC 304
SDM 305
SPC 305
SPB 305
SHA 305
SCF 306
SW 401
IV
TITLE OF THE SUBJECT
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DON BOSCO
Johny Bosco, popularly known as Don Bosco, was born in 1815 at
Bechhi, a village near Turin, Italy. Though orphaned at the age of two,
he made heroic sacrifices, and through dint of hard work – often
working and studying at the same time – he acquired education and
became a priest in 1841.
The plight of countless boys and girls, orphaned through the long wars
of Italian Unification, moved him. Spurning very lucrative and
prestigious offers, he decided to dedicate himself to the service of the
youth, especially the poor and underprivileged by offering them
acceptance, food, lodging and education.
He gathered boys in public places for the weekends. To those without
homes, he started giving shelter. Soon makeshift homes sprang up to
accommodate the huge number of youngsters who saw in him a ray of
hope.
The most significant achievement of Don Bosco was his contribution to the concept and practice of
education. The educator loves the youth like an elder brother/sister, father/mother. He/she teaches
them by sharing his/her life, beliefs and knowledge with them. Don Bosco’s “Preventive System”
respects every young person, even the lowliest and the ‘hopeless’ among them; the educator appeals to
their sense of reason, creates a loving and safe environment and instils in them a sense of the Divine.
Today, Don Bosco’s followers known as Salesians of Don Bosco, continue to keep alive hope and cheer
in the hearts of millions of young people. Don Bosco institutions are spread over 132 countries around
the globe. Over 2300 Salesians work with youth in 370 centres across India. Bosco Institute at Jorhat is
one of the 32 Don Bosco centres that offer higher education in India.
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