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St. Gregorios College of Social Science

A postgraduate social work institute under St. Gregorios Medical Mission Multi-Speciality Hospital, Parumala.

Overview

Founded in 2005, St. Gregorios College of Social Science is an educational institution under St. Gregorios Medical Mission Multi-Speciality Hospital. It belongs to the Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church and is situated at Parumala village on the banks of the Pamba river.

The college is affiliated with M.G. University and has offered the Master of Social Work programme since its inception.

Started2005
AffiliationM.G. University
ProgrammeMaster of Social Work

Master of Social Work

The department offers MSW with Medical and Psychiatric Social Work specialization. The two-year full-time postgraduate course focuses on professional training, managerial and organizational competencies, and intellectual exploration.

  • check_circleTraining has three main components: theory, field work, and research.
  • check_circleIncludes independent study, lectures, seminars, observation visits, rural exposure camp, study tour, orientation visits, group discussions, case studies, role plays, and fieldwork.
  • check_circleCareer areas include community development, hospital social work, psychiatric social work, industrial counselling, family counselling, child welfare, NGOs, CSR, human rights, environment and disaster management, project evaluation, and field research.

Admission, Scheme & Working Hours

EligibilityAny degree with minimum 45% marks
Seats30
MediumEnglish
Working HoursMon-Fri 9.00 am-4.00 pm; Sat 9.00 am-12.30 pm
SchemeSemester I-IV MSW
ApplicationOffice form and prospectus, Rs. 500
  • check_circleThe programme includes 19 theory courses, 4 field practicums, 1 dissertation, comprehensive viva voce, and internship after fourth semester.
  • check_circleField practicum places students in local self-government institutions, welfare agencies, development organizations, community-based organizations, hospitals, and related settings.

Resources & Activities

  • check_circleSubject library with related books and journals.
  • check_circleComputer and internet facility for students.
  • check_circlePlacement cell for final-year students.
  • check_circleGregorian Association of Social Workers (GRASP), started in 2007.
  • check_circleAnnual seminar, rural exposure camp, study tour, annual day, alumni meetings, hostel facilities for girls and boys, and strict anti-ragging policy.

Contact

AddressSt. Gregorios College of Social Science, Parumala P.O, Pathanamthitta Dist - 689 626Phone0479-2311929Emailst.gcssparumala@gmail.com
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