CURRICULUM AT A GLANCE

Course
Code
Semester I
CP101
CP102
CP103
CP104
CP105
CP106
FW 1
Semester II
CP201
CP202
CP203
CP204
CP205
CP206
FW 2

Title

Credits

Hours

Marks

History, Philosophy and Fields of Social Work

Sociology for Social Work
Social Economics
Human Growth and Development
Work with Individuals
Work with Communities
Field Work-1(Skill training and practices)
Viva voce

3
3
3
3
3
3
4.5

50
50
50
50
50
50
216

100
100
100
100
100
100
150
25

Work with Groups

Theory and Practice of Counselling
Abnormal Psychology
Social Work Research
Statistics for Social Work
Social Analysis and Strategies for Social Change
Field Work-II(Skill training and practices)
Viva voce

3
3
3
3
3
3
6

50
50
50
50
50
50
192

100
100
100
100
100
100
200
25

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
6

50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
216

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
200
25

3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4.5

50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
50
192
75

192

100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
150
25
100

Semester III
CP301
Administration of Human Service Organizations
CP302
Social Legislation
CP303
Participatory Programme Planning and Management
CP304
Geriatric Social Work
CD305
Rural and Urban Community Development (CD1)
FC305
Family Centered Social Work Practice (FC1)
MP305
Psychopathology for Social Work (MP1)
CD306
Developmental Economics (CD2)
FC306
Social Work Practice with Children (FC2)
MP306
Social Work in the field of Health (MP2)
FW 3
Field Work-III(Skill training and practices)
Viva voce
Semester IV
CP401
Social Psychology
CP402
Development Communication
CP403
Social Work in Education
CD404
Environmental Studies and Disaster Management
FC404
Women Studies
MP404
Health and Hospital Information Systems
CD405
Community Health and Population Management
FC405
Youth Development
MP405
Community Health Management in Social Work
FW 4
Field Work-IV (Skill training and practices)
Dissertation (Project Report)
Viva voce
Block Placement

CP101. History, Philosophy & Fields of Social Work

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.

Trace the history of professional social work and to get an insight into the basic
framework from which social work functions.
Acquire knowledge of social work from a systems perspective
Understand the history of social work approaches with respect to the underlying
ideologies.
Understand the need for integration of various approaches as suited to situations.

Course Outline
Module 1

Sources of Social Work Philosophy: Survey of Western & Indian Traditions: Religious
& Spiritual Traditions Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist Traditions & Ideologies:
Liberalism, Humanism, Socialism, Democracy, Gandhism.

Module II

Analysis of the various approaches to Social Welfare through the Different Ages. A
frame work to the various approaches Benefactor-beneficiary-ideology, Religious
Charity, state sponsored charity and welfare, Organized or Scientific Charity,
Professional Social Work.

Module III

Developmental Paradigm and Systems approach (Social Systems & need fulfillment;
Systems perspective in SW; Process of Stratification & inequality; systemic
marginalisation of the vulnerable groups by ethnicity, class, age, abilities and gender).

Module IV

Value Foundations of Social Work Practice: Value Clarification, Values & Principles
Of SW, Ethics in SW, Code of Ethics; Personal attributes of a Professional Social
Worker.
Social Work Concepts: SW & related concepts, functions, methods, social work
Education: multidisciplinary foundation.

Module V

Fields of Social Work: Scope, issues, challenges.

Fields: Family, School, Hospital, Community Rural & Urban in the context of 73rd and
74th amendments. Children, Youth, Women, The Aging Population, Differently abled
persons.

Module VI

Emerging Areas: Environment, Health, Gender, AIDS-HIV

Issues: Indigenisation, collaboration & networking, professionalisation &
Managerialism, status of SW profession in India, training, voluntarism vs
professionalism.

References
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Choudhary, Paul 1983, Introduction to Social Work

Dasgupta, S., 1967, Towards a Philosophy of Social Work in India.
Fink, Arthur et al 1968 ed., The Fields of Social Work.
Friedlander, Walter A, 1968, Introduction to Social Work, History & Fields.
Gore M.S., 1965, Social Work and Social Work Education.
Hepworth, Dean H., Rooney, Ronald H, Larsen, Jo Ann, 1997 (Fifth edition),
Direct Social Work Practice Theory & Skills.
7. Konopka, Gisela, 1958, Social Work Philosophy.
8. Mclunis-Dittrich, Kathleen, 1994, Integrating Social Welfare Policy and Social Work Practice.
9. Palackappilly, George & Felix T.D., 1998, Religion & Economics, Gandhism, Buddhism.
10. Trattner, Walter 1, 1994, From Poor Law to Welfare State.
11. Wadia A.R. 1963, Introduction to Social Work.

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CP102. Sociology for Social Work

Course Objectives
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2.
3.
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5.

Introduce the basic sociological concepts;

Understand the socio-cultural differences prevailing in society;
Familiarize the students with processes practiced within the family and society;
Learn the relevance of social institutions in the life of an individual; and to
Develop an awareness of the different social problems and sensitivity towards the
affected.

Course Outline
Module I

Module II

Introduction to Sociology: definition, relationship between Sociology and Social Work,

Sociological concepts.
Society: definition, evolution, meaning and characteristics, types of societies, solidarity.
Cultural: definition, characteristics, structure, functions, reasons for cultural development
and cultural change, subculture, contra culture.
Status & Role: Types and Characteristics.
Social Stratification: Definition, Characteristics, Caste, Class & Race. Social Change:
Meaning, Characteristics, Change, Evolution and Progress, Factors in Social Change,
Theories of Social Change.

Module III

Social Groups: Definition, Characteristics, and Classification of Groups Primary groups

and Secondary Groups, Peer groups and Reference groups.
Social Interaction & Social Process: Characteristics, Types: Competition, Co-operation,
Conflict, Accommodation & Assimilation.
Socialization Definition, Characteristics, types and Agencies of Socializations Theories of Socialization - Cooleys, Meads, Freuds & Parsons.

Module IV

Institutions: Structural aspects; Definition, Characteristics, merits, Demerits.

Norms; Definition, Characteristics Aspects of Norms, Types of Norms: Folkways,
Mores & laws Functions of Norms, Conflict in Norms. Values; Meaning, Relationship
between Values and Norms, Hierarchy of Values.
Functional aspects: Types of Social institutions: Family, Marriage, Education, Economy,
Polity, Religion.

Module V

Social Control: Definition, Characteristics, Forms and Agencies of Social Control,

Functions. Deviance: Meaning, Characteristics, Types of Deviance
Anomie Sanctions Aims of Sanctions Types of Sanctions.

Module VI

Social Problems; Gender Issues Child Labour Beggary Alcoholism Drug

Addiction, AIDS Communalism Terrorism and Corruption.

References
1. Davis Kingsley, 1995. Human Society, Surjeet Publisher, Delhi.
2. Eitzen Stanley D. .Zinn Maxine Baca. 1998. In Conflict and Order, Allyn and Bacon
3. Giddens Anthony 1997. Sociology, Blackwell Pub. Ltd., UK.
4. Maclver R.M., 1996. Sociology: A Systematic Introduction, Macmillan India Ltd
5. Osborne, Richard, 1996. Sociology for Beginners, Icon Book Ltd., Cambridge..
7.
Ritzer, George, 2000. Modern Sociological Theory, McGraw-Hill Higher Education; New Delhi
8.
Shankar Rao, C.N., 2005 (1990). Sociology: Primary Principles of Sociology with an Introduction
to Social
9. Sharma Rajendra K. 1887. Indian Society Institutions and Change, Atlantic Publishers and Distributors,
New Delhi

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CP103. Social Economics

Course Objectives
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2.
3.
4.

Introduce the basic economic concepts and principles for effective social work practice;
Identify the economic factors involved in social problems;
Understand the changing conditions and their influences on human welfare;
Understand the process of economic planning and social workers role in the various
socio-economic policy formulations.

Course Outline
Module I

Introduction to Economics Definition, basic concepts like demand, supply, national

income, standard of living, per apita income.

Module II

Comparative Economic Systems Capitalism, Socialism, Communism, Mixed economy,

Gandhism.

Module III

Global Development Processes & Dynamics of under Development - Meaning and

Indicators, common characteristics of underdeveloped countries, obstacles
to development, India developing economy. WTO, MNCs effect on developing
economics -unemployment.

Module IV

Poverty Concepts of poverty, degree of poverty, measurements of poverty, poverty line,

social, cultural, economic, political and religious factors that perpetuate poverty, victims
of poverty- women, children and other weaker sections.

Module V

Population Problems, theories of population, population in India-size and growth rate,

cause of rapid growth of population, problems of over population, population policy,
Population and economic development.

Module VI

Socio-Economic Policies & Planning in India.

Role of Social worker in economic planning for development.

References
1. Center for Monitoring, Indian Economy, Monthly Review of Indian Economy, Centre for Monitoring
Indian Economy, 1997.
2. Datt Ruddar, Sundharam K.P.M., Indian Economy, S. Chand & Co., New Delhi, 1998.
3. Datt Ruddar Sundharam K.P.M. Indian Economy, S.Chand & Co. Ltd., New Delhi 1999.
4. Delhi Science Forum Corp., Indian Economy 1998-99: An Alternative Survey,
Delhi Science Forum, 1999.
5. Indias Economic Reforms and Development, Oxford University Press, Delhi, 1998.
6. Parikh Kirit S., India Development Report 1997, Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 1997.
7. Patel Surendra J., Indian Economy towards the Twenty-first Century, Universities Press, 1995.
8. Sampat Mukherjee, Indian Economy: Refresher Course, New Central Book
Agency Pvt. Ltd., Calcutta, 1997.
9. State Planning Board, Economic Review 1998, State Planning Board, Trivandrum, 1998.
10. State Planning Board ed., Economic Review 1999, State Planning Board, Trivandrum, 1999.

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CP104. Human Growth and Development

Course Objectives
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2.
3.
4.

Develop a holistic understanding of the nature and basics of human behaviour and factors
affecting it;
Familiarize the students with the various developmental stages in human life;
Familiarize the students with various psycho-social theories; and to
Develop an insight into its applications.

Course outline
Module I

Definition, meaning and purpose of Developmental Psychology and its importance in

Social work practice.
Meaning and characteristics of growth and development.
Physiology-basics-Genetics-Mechanisms of genetic transmission-beginning of lifeImportance of genetic factors influence of heredity and environment.
Different developmental Stages Characteristics Physical, Emotional, Psychological,
Social & Personality changes hazards and problems.

Module II

Prenatal development and Birth Stages Social and emotional aspects of pregnancy
Prenatal influences on the child Prenatal healthcare Types of birth problems during
Delivery birth the impact of family and culture.
Infancy characteristics of infant major elements of adjustments role of parents.
Babyhood.

Module III

Early childhood language acquisition - early childhood education play and its
importance relationship with family and the social world.
Late Childhood importance of play influence of school defining and measuring
Intelligence peer relationships.

Module IV

Puberty major physical and emotional changes and its influence on personal and
Social adjustments hazards and its effects on the individuals physical and
psychological well - being.
Adolescence Adolescent interests social relationship sexuality knowledge about
HIV and AIDS Moral changes.

Module V

Adulthood personal and social adjustments health sexuality and reproduction,

Vocational and marital adjustments.
Middle age personal and social adjustments vocational and marital adjustments.
Old age aging and ageism health behaviours interests and activities personal and
social adjustments-vocational and marital adjustments-mental health and aging dying,
death & bereavement.

Module V I

Major Developmental Theories: Psycho analytic Theory and Psycho-Social Theory.

Summary of Theories of personality: Sigmund Freud, Karen Horney, Erich Fromm, Erik
Erikson, Carl Yung, Alfred Adler, Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, Henry Murray.

References

1. Berk Laura E., Development through the Lifespan, Allyn and Bacon, London, 1998.
2. Chintamani, Expectional Children: Their psychology and education, Sterling Pub.Ltd, New Delhi, 1992.
3. Elizabath B. Hurlock, developmental Psychology-a life span approach, Tata Mcgrow- Hill Publishing
Co.Lted., New Delhi, 1996.
4. Hoffman Lois; Paris Scott, Developmental Psychology Today, Mcgrow-Hall Inc., New York, 1994.
5. Keniston Allen ed., Perspectives: Life Span Development, Coursewise Publishing Inc, Madison, 1998.
6. Newman B.M, Newman P.R., Development through life: a Psychosocial approach, Wardsworth, New York,
1999.
7. Regina Yando etc., Imitation: A Developmental Perspective, Lawrence Erlbaum, Associates, New Jersy,1978.

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CP105. Work with Individuals

Course Objectives
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2.
3.

Understand the complex nature of human suffering which are basic to the many
maladjustments to the society;
Discuss in detail the relevance of each phase of case work in the helping process; and to
Appreciate case work as an appropriate, dynamic, direct social work practice to deal with
human problems.

Course outline
Module I

Module II

Module III

Module IV

Module V

Module VI

Overview of the helping process Social casework as a method of Social Work

Definition, Purpose, Values, Principles Facilitative Qualities Professional Integrity
Relevance of the Code of Ethics in the Practice of the Method.
Historical Development of casework Contributions of various disciplines the
Diagnostic and Functional Approach in casework- Professional Relationship in casework
Different phases in the helping process: Beginning exploration phase Maintaining
psychological contact with clients and exploring their problems. Communication
Eliminating verbal and nonverbal barriers to Effective communication Sources of
information-primary and collateral sources-Interview as a tool in case work process
Recording-types and uses.
Multidimensional assessment Assessment definition factors to be addressed in
Assessment The critical role of assessment Assessment as an ongoing process
Strengths in assessment
The multidimensionality of assessment The interaction of multiple systems in Human
problems Assessing Interpersonal and environmental systems assessing Family
Functioning The evolution of family systems-A system framework for assessing family
functioning Dimensions of family assessment Environmental Systems
Environmental resources Social support systems.
Negotiating goals and formulating a contract The rationale for Contract Goals Purpose, types, selecting and defining Planning Goal attainment Strategies long term
- Short term Task Centered Model Developing an Action Plan Formulating a contract.
Implementation and goal attainment Enhancing clients problem solving, social skills,
Assertiveness and stress management Modifying environments, developing resources
and planning Enhancing Couple and Family Relationships Managing Individual and
family barriers to change.
Termination and Evaluation Tasks embodied in Termination Types of Termination Reactions to Termination Reviewing the process Evaluation sharing ending feelings
recording the closing summary Consolidating gains and planning maintenance
Strategies Relapse Prevention Reviewing the process Follow-up Sessions.

References
1. Biestek Felix., Case work relationship, Loyola University Press, Illionis, 1957.
2. Corey Gerald Corey Marienne, Issues and ethics in the helping professions, Brooks/ Cole Pub.Co.California,
1993.
3. Family Service Associaton of America, Comparison of diagnostic and functional case work, Family Service
Association of America.
4. Gardon Hamilton, Theory & Practical of Social case work.
5. Grace Mathew, Introduction to social case work, Tata Institute of Social Sciences Bombay, 1992.
6. Hamilton Gordon, Principles of social case recording, The New York school of social work, Colombia
University Press.
7. Hollis Florence, Case work: A psycho-social therapy, Random House, New York.
8. Mary Richmond E., What is social case work
9. Middleman Ruth R, Skills for direct practice in social work, Columbia University Press New York, 1990.
10. Perlman Helen Harris, Social case work, University of Chicago Press, London.
11. Shulman Lawrence, Skills of helping individuals, families, groups, communities, F.E. Peacock Publishers
Inc. Illinois, 1999.
12. Young Husband Eileen, New Developments in case work, George Allen & Unwin Ltd., London.

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CP106. Work with Communities

Course Objectives
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4.

Get an in-depth knowledge about the community organization process;

Understand the use and practice of community organization in various
fields of social work;
Learn the role of social worker in social action and social reform for social
development; and to
Identify the emerging trends and experiments in community organization.

Course Outline
Module I

Community meaning types, structure and dynamics.

Community organization definition, objectives and a brief historical development of
Community organization in India - Community Organization as a method of social
Work. Similarities and differences between community organization and community
Development.

Module II

Leadership concept types of community leaders and power structure of the

Community.
Community organization principles and approaches.

Module III

Methods and skills in community organization.

Module IV

Phases in community organization study, analysis, assessment, discussion, organization, action, evaluation, modification and continuation.

Module V

Application of community organization in the various fields of social work. Emerging

trends and experiments in Community Organization.

Module VI

Social action: concept of social action, objectives principles, methods and strategies
of social action. Social action for social reform and social development scope of
Social action in India social problems and social action. Social Legislation through
Social action Role of social worker in social action. Social Action Groups.

References
1. Abraham C.M.., Fish Workers Movement in Kerala, Institute for Community
Organization Research, Mumbai, 1995.
2. Desrochers John, Indias Search for development and Social Justice: Analysis of Indian Society, 1998.
3. Fellin Phillip, Community and the Social Worker, F.E. Pecock Pub.Inc., Illionis, 1995.
4. Gore M.S., Family and the Rights of the Individual, National Institute of Public Co-operation and Child
Devt., New Delhi, 1994.
5. Kendall Jane C., Combining Service and Learning, A Resource Book for Community And Public Service
Vol. 1, National Society for Internships and Experimental edn.1990.
6. Pandey Shashi Ranjan, Community action for social justice, Grass roots organizations in India, Sage
Pub,1991
7. Payne Malcolm, Social Work and Community Care, Macmillan Co., London, 1995.
8. Ramachandran P., Towards an understanding of Peoples Movements: History from
below, Institute for Community Organization Research 1996.
9. Ross Murray G., Community Organization: Theory and Principles, Harper and Row Pub., New York, 1985.

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CP201. Work with Groups

Course Objectives
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2.
3.

Explain various types of groups and the impact of group experience on individual;
Develop understanding and appreciation of social group work as a method of social work
practice; and to
Evolve an understanding of the applicability of this method in different settings.

Course Outline
Module I

Social group work: Definition, history and relevance.

Module II

Different types of groups formed on the basis of membership, purpose and ideology.
Group process: Bond, acceptance, isolation, rejection, subgroups, conflict, and control
-Functional and non functional role of individuals in groups-tools for assessing group
interaction Sociometry, Group work process: Intake, study, objectives, goal setting,
intervention strategies, evaluation

Module III

Programmes as a tool-principles of programme planning, programme media,

Programme developmental process.

Module IV

Stages of group development and the role of social worker therein.

Module V

Worker: Role, skills, and qualities, Principles of group work. Recording-purpose, types.
Supervision, Group work administration. Group dynamics and handling situations
arising.
Application of group work techniques in the context of working with specific target
groups & different settings.

Module VI

References
1. Rogers Carl R., Encounter Groups, Penguin Books, 1970.
2. Schwartz William, Practice of Group work, Columbia University Press, New York,
1971
3. Shaw Marvin, Group Dynamics: Psychology of Small Group Behaviour, McGraw-Hill
Publishing Co.Ltd., 1977.
4. Tosland Ronald W. Rivas Robert, Introduction to Group Work Practice, Allyn and
Bacon, Boston, 1997.
5. Trecker Harleigh B., Social Group Work: Principles & Practices, Follett Pub. Co.,
Chicago., 1972.
6. Wenocur Stanley, Social work with groups expanding horizons, Haworth Press, Inc.,
New York, 1993.
7. Zastrow, Charles, Social work with groups using the class as a group leadership
laboratory, Nelson Hall Pub., Chicago, 1997.

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CP202. Theory and Practice of Counseling

Course Objectives
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2.
3.

Acquire a comprehensive knowledge in counseling as an essential intervention strategy

for social work practice;
Acquire skills in the practice of counseling; and to
Get an understanding about practice of counseling in different settings;

Course Outline
Module I

Counselling Meaning & definition, need & development, The terms: Guidance
Counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatry.

Module II

Counselling Process and the factors influencing it Stages in Counselling, Skills;

Counselee, Counsellor, Counselling Setting.

Module III

Counselling Approaches: Psychoanalysis, Adlerian Psychotherapy, Reality Therapy

Gestalt Therapy, Client centered therapy, Existentialist Approach.

Module IV

Legal and ethical issues in counseling

Counselling interventions
General Counselling
Group Counselling
Counselling in Family situation: Pre-marital & marital counseling: Parent-child
interactions
School: Learning Disability; Peer group interaction; Career Guidance;

Module V

Sex-education
Industry: Personal Problems; Inter-personal problems; Alcoholism; Chronic
Absenteeism; Accident Proneness; Retirement.
Life Situations: Stress management; Crisis Management Accident, Death, Disaster,
Loss of employment, Severe illness, Suicide, HIV-AIDS counselling, Geriatric
Counselling

Module VI

Counselling services in Keralam.

References
1. Carkhuff, Robert, 1977, Art of Helping.
2. Carkhuff, Robert R., 1969, Helping and Human Relations: A Primer for Lay and
Professional Helpers Vol.1 Section & training, Vol.2 practice & research.
3. Chunkapura, Sr.Dr.Joan, 1999, Counselling & Mental health (Mal.) Addiction, AIDS
Etc.
4. Fuster, J.M., 1996, Personal Counselling.
5. Rao, Narayana S., Counselling Psychology.
6. Rogers, C.R., 1952, Client Centred Psychotherapy.
7. Shertzer, Bruce & Stone, Shelley C., 1974, Fundamentals in Counselling.
8. Suppes, Mary Ann & Well, Carolyn Cressy, The Social Work Experience.
9. Zastrow, Charles, 1985, The Practice of Social Work.

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CP203. Abnormal Psychology

Course Objectives
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3.

Get the clear understanding of the concept of abnormality and the associated disorders;
Acquire the knowledge of the concept of mental health in the wider perspective and its
promotion; and to
Get a first hand experience on the role of social worker as a team member of
mental health professionals.

Course Outline
Module I

Mental Processes and its functions Biological, Social and Psychological. Model
of Psychological disorders Psycho analytic, Behavioural & Existential.

Module II

Concept of Normality/Abnormality: Various models and view points

Module III

Concept of mental health and characteristics of positive mental health.

Overview Classification of Psychological disorders major symptoms, causes,
Social management & implications.

Module IV

Classification of behavioral problems and disorders in children and adolescents:

Developmental disorders, Anxiety related disorders, Attention Deficit and Conduct
Disorder, Pervasive developmental disorder, Epilepsy, Mental Retardation, Learning
Disabilities and Scholastic related problems.

Module V

Classification of psychiatric disorders in adults: Anxiety disorders, Dissociative and

Somatoform disorders, Schizophrenia, Mood disorders, Delusional disorder, PsychoSomatic disorders, Personality disorders addiction and suicide.

Module VI

Rehabilitation, Promotion of positive mental health services. The role of social worker
as a team member of mental health professionals.

References
1. Barlaw David H; Durand V.Mark, Abnormal Psychology: An Integrative Approach
Brooks Cole Pub.Co., Boston, 1995.
2. Carson Robert C., Butcher James N., Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life, Harper
Collins Publishers Inc. 1992.
3. Ellis Albert, How to control Your Anxiety Before it Controls you, Carol Pub.Co.,
1998.
4. Gottesffeld Harry, Abnormal Psychology: A Community Mental health perspective,
Science Research Associates Inc. New York, 1967.
5. Holmes David S., Abnormal Psychology, Longman; New York, 1997.
6. Jaypee, Diagnostic and Statistical manual of mental disorders, Japee Brothers, New
Delhi, 1995.
7. Sarason Irwin G., Sarason Barbara R., Abnormal Psychology: The Problem of
Maladaptive Behaviour, Rentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, New Jersy, 1999.
8. Sue David etc., Understanding abnormal Psychology, Coursewise Pub. Inc.,
Madison, 1997.
9. Suinn Richard, Fundamentals of Abnormal Psychology, Nelson-Hill, 1997.

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CP204. Social Work Research

Course Objectives
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2.
3.
4.
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6.
7

Understand the relevance of research in social work practice;

Introduce the steps in the research process;
Familiarize the students with different types research such as quantitative and, qualitative
designs;
Familiarize the students with evaluative research, participatory research and action
research;
Develop an independent research proposal in accordance with a research design;
Develop skills in writing research reports for dissemination; and to
Utilize research results in their own social work practice.

Course Outline
Module I

Module II

Module III

Module IV

Module V

Module VI

Social work practice and research Research in physical and social sciences - Scientific
Attitude in research Social Research relevance of research in social work practiceIssues of values and ethical considerations in social work research scope of social work
Research Basic and Applied research Overview of the process The Research
Proposal.
Types of research for social work practitioners Experimental research causality
internal & external validity, types of experimental designs Quasi-experimental designs.
Single system Designs measurement issues Data gathering the choice and use of
Single system designs Advantages and disadvantages.
Qualitative research methods, steps, sampling, recording, data processing and analysis
Strengths and weaknesses Qualitative vs. Quantitative Research for Social work practice.
Evaluative Research Programme Evaluation, types, steps, programme evaluation reports
Participatory Research
Action Research
Problem formulation Identifying the probable research issue, selecting the specific
Research problem Reviewing literature using the library to locate data Need and
Importance of theoretical framework in research formulating the objectives, clarifying
The concepts, variables Conceptualization and Operationlisation formulating
Hypothesis.
Population and sampling The logic of Probability Sampling Probability Sampling
Theory Non Probability Sampling.
Tools for data collection Levels and Types of measurement Common sources of
Measurement error, Avoiding Measurement error Reliability, Validity.
Constructing Measurements for data collection
Questionnaire, Interview, Observation schedule, Projective techniques, Scaling TechniquesMeasuring variables through scaling.
Unobtrusive approaches to data collection: Secondary Data and Content Analysis.
Collecting data, Data processing The use of computers for data processing editing
Coding data tabulating data analysis graphic presentation of data.
Report Major components of a research report
Reading and critiquing research manuscripts
Publication as a Practice Goal Writing for Professional journals the publication process.

References
1. Dooley David, Social Research Methods, Prentice Hall of India Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi 1997.
2. Dwivedi R.S. Research Methods in Behavioral Sciences, Macmillan India Ltd. New Delhi, 1997.
3. Ghosh B.N, Scientific Method and Social Research, Sterling Pub.Ltd., 1997.
4. Kothari C.R., Research Methodology: Methods & Techniques Vishwa Prakashan, New Delhi, 1997.
5. Krishnaswamy O.R., Methodology of Research in Social Science, Hind Kitabs Ltd., Mumbai 1999.
6. Monette Duane R. & Sullivan Thomas J., Applied Social Research: Tool for Human Services, Harcourt Brace
College Pub., New York, 1998.
7. Rajendra Sharma, Sociological Methods and Techniques, Atlantic Pub. and Distributors, 1997.
8. Riessman Catherine Kohler, Qualitative Studies in Social Work Research, Sage Pub., 1994.
9. Royse David, Research Methods in Social Work, Nelson-Hall Pub., Chicago, 1991.

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CP205. Statistics for Social Work

Course Objectives
1.
2.

Understand the relevance and the application of statistics in social work research; and to
Get a thorough knowledge in different statistical techniques.

Course Outline
Module I

Statistics Definitions, Uses and Limitations

Classification and tabulation of data, diagrammatic and graphic presentations.
Measures of central tendency, computation of Mean, median, mode, their uses.

Module II

Measures of variability range, Quartile deviation, Mean deviation and standard

Deviation, computation and uses-co-efficient of variation.

Module III

Correlation: Meaning and computation of co-efficient of correlation as product

Moment, and form two way tables, interpretation of correlation, Spearmans Rank
correlation.

Module IV

Sampling, General principles and types of sampling design.

Module V

Testing of hypotheses: T test, Chi-square test and ANOVA.

Module VI

Application of statistics in Social Work Research.

Introduction to statistical data analysis package like SPSS.

References
1. Aczel Amir D., Statistics: Concepts and Applications, Richard D. Irwin Inc., 1995.
2. Albright Christian S; Winston Wayne L; Zappe Christopher, Data Analysis and
Decision Making with Microsoft Excel, Brooks/Cole Publishing Co: New York, 1999.
3. Bradley James W; Schaefer Kurt C., Uses and Misuses of Data and Models:
Mathernatization of the Human Sciences, The Sage Pub., 1998.
4. Chow Siu L., Statistical Significance: Rationale, Validity and Utility, Sage Pub., 1996
5. Cramer Duncan, Fundamental Statistics for Social Research: Step-by-Step Calculations and Computer
Techniques using SPSS for Windows, Routledge, New York, 1999.
6. Elifson K., Fundamentals of Social Statistics, New York McGraw-Hill, 1998.
7. Fredman David , et.al., Statistics, Norton & Co., New York, 1998.
8. Gupta C.B., Introduction to Statistical Methods, Vikas Pub., House, 1995.
9. Gupta S.C., Fundamentals of Statistics, Himalaya Pub. House, Delhi, 1997.

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CP206. Social Analysis & Strategies for Social Change

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.

Develop a critical understanding about the socio-political systems and the present day
influence of these systems in society;
Identify the changes which occur in various spheres of socio-political life;
Empower the students to positively respond to those changes from a development
workers perspective; and to
Develop the skills to observe, identify, and evaluate the changes in sociopolitical and economic life of the society.

Course Outline
Module I

Social analysis and call to be political: Introduction, Structural Analysis Economic

System, Social system, political System & Meaning System; Historical analysis; cultural
Analysis; Phenomenon of modern poverty History and cultural of poverty, Indian
Situation and response; Emergence of a responding individual self-awareness & social
Awareness; Need for political action for change.

Module II

Social Change & Education as a change process Goal of education as transformation

(Gandhi, Freire)
Sa vidya ya vimuktayet
Change in the levels of social consciousness through educative process: closed
Consciousness, conforming consciousness, reforming consciousness, and transforming
Or liberating consciousness.

Module III

Approaches to Social Change: Religio-spiritual Approaches: Yugas & Pralaya; Kingdom

of God: A Liberation Theology for New Heaven & Earth; Buddhist, Advaitic.
Marxism class war & classless society.
Freire Education, Conscientization Cultural Action & Transformation, Gandhi
Sarvodaya, Antyodaya, swaraj (Panchayati raj) Swadeshi self-reliance), Social evils
and their Causes, non-violence & satyagraha for social change, liberating new education.

Module IV

Strategies for Goal Oriented and planned Social Change: Collaborative, Contest and
conflict (Participatory Research Methods skills)

Module V

Social Movements: Change strategies in application (specific focus on Human Rights

Movements)
New Models of Social Change in the Voluntary Sector experience sharing seminar.
Assessing Social Change: Criteria & indicators.

Module VI

References
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.

Adams, Robert, Dominelli, Lena & Payne, Malcom (ed.), Social Work: Themes, Issues &
Critical Debates, Ch. 17, Radical Social Work.
Cox F.M., Strategies in community Organization, Strategies.
DAbreo, Desmond A., From Development Worker to Activist.
Freire, Paulo, Pedagogy of the Oppressed, Adult Education & Libration.
Freire Paulo, Education as Practice of Freedom.
Freire, Paulo, Cultural Action for Freedom
Gandhi M.K., Social, Work & Reform (3 vols).
Gandhi M.K. Village Swaraj
Haynes, Karen S. & Mickelson, James S., Affecting Change, Social Movements Pub..
Johnson D, & F.P., Johnson, 1975 Joining Together, Group exercises.
Jones, Howard (ed.), Towards a New Social Work, social Movts., Chap.2.
KNOWELS, Malcom, The Modern Practice of Adult Education.
Kramer, R.M. & H., Spechit, 1974, Community Organisation Practice, Strategies.
SCHUMACHER, Small is Beautiful.
Singh, Khushwant, Social Reform among Sikhs, Social/reform movts.

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CP301. Administration of Human Service Organizations

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.

Develop understanding of the evolution of administration as a science and as a method;

Develop understanding and appreciate the utility of the administrative structures,
processes and procedures in an organization;
Acquire knowledge and skills in the use of different management techniques in human
service organizations; and to
Acquire knowledge and skills about the application of marketing tools and techniques in
the context of developing country like India.

Course Outline
Module I

Evolution of administration as a science. Concept Administration, Organization,

Management Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Welfare
Administration
Administrative structure at the central, State and Local level of Social Welfare
Department. Social Welfare programmes at the central, State and Local levels
Structure & Functions of CSWB.

Module II

Voluntary Organization: Organizational Structure, Functions and Principles. Procedures

in registering an organization. Role and type of voluntary organizations. OrganizationTypes of organizations, characteristics of HSO.

Module III

Approaches to Organizational Management Bureaucratic, Democratic, Human

Relations Model, System Theory, Theory X and Theory Y.

Module IV

Basic elements in administration: planning, organizing, staffing, directing,- leadership,

motivation, job design, performance evaluation and rewards. Organizational climate,
Management by Objectives. Man power planning and training.

Module V

Coordinating, reporting and budgeting, Public Relations ,Networking, .Administrative

Skills; writing letters, reports and minutes. Fund-raising and conducting meetings.

Module VI

Marketing of Social Services Relevance of social services in developing economy;

Applications of marketing in social services, e.g. health and family welfare, adult literacy
Programme environment protection, social forestry, etc., organizing for marketing social
Services; beneficiary research and measurement of their perceptions and attitudes; socioEconomic-cultural influences on beneficiary system.

References
1. Bulsara Jal F., Perspectieso on Social Welfare in India, Chand Company Ltd., New Delhi 1984.
2. Chiwdhry Paul D., Social Welfare Administration, Atma Ram Sons., Delhi, 1979.
3. Goel S.L., Social WelfareAdministration VOL.2: Theory and Practice, Deep & deep
Publication, 1988.
4. Goel S.L., Jain R.K., Social Welfare Administration Col.1: Theory and Practice, Deep &
Deep Publication, 1998
5. Kohli A.S., Sharma S.R., Encyclopedia of Social Welfare and Administration Vol.1-7,
Anmol Pub.Pvt.Ltd., New Delihi, 1996.
6. Lewis Judith A., Management of Human Services, Programs, Broke Cole Publishing co.,1991.
7. Nurius Paula S., Human Services: Practice, Evaluation and computers: a practical guide
for today and beyond.
8. Sachdeva D.R., Social Welfare Administration in India, Kitab Mahal, Delhi, 1995.
9. Vidya Rao, Social Welfare Administration, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Bombay 1987.

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CP302. Social Legislation

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.

Critically understand and appreciate the Indian Constitution with particular emphasis on
the Directive Principles and Fundamental Rights;
Acquire a basic understanding of the Indian Legal System both in its civil
and criminal jurisdiction; and to
Learn the skills of using legal procedures to defend the human rights of
various marginalized groups.

Course Outline
Module I

Meaning and scope of legislation; Law and society, Kids of Law; Indian constitution and
Social legislation; social policy and social legislation; process of legislation; social
Legislation as an instrument of social control; social change and social justice.

Module II

Acts relating to family: Marriage, Divorce, Dowry, Widow remarriage, child marriage;
Succession: Laws of inheritance, Womens property rights; adoption of children:
minority, guardianship, maintenance and adoption of children; family courts
objectives and Functioning.

Module III

Social defence: Indian Penal Code, code of Criminal Procedure; Courts and Judiciary;
Police organization, Prisons, Probation, Parole, Custody; Correction and education of
Children Juvenile Justice Act.

Module IV

Social justice: Untouchability; Protection of civil rights; Immoral traffic, sexual offences,
Prostitution, corruption, smuggling, gambling, alcoholism (prohibition); Laws regulating
Morale in communication media; Beggary, Vagrancy.

Module V

Health: Mental illness, Leprosy, Maternal health and maternity benefits, persons with
Disability act, drug control, Adulteration.

Module VI

Legal aid meaning, organization and uses; Public Interest Litigation; Laws relating to
Consumer protection; ESI Act, Workmens Compensation Act, Minimum Wages Act;
Legislation pertaining to Environment protection; Land reforms in Kerala.

References
1. Ahuja Sangeeta, People law and Justice: A CaseBook of Public-Interest Litigation Vol.1, Orient Longman,
1997.
2. Gangrade K.D., Social Legislation in India Vol. I & II, Concept Pub., Delhi, 1978.
3.Diwan Paras; Peeyushi Diwan, Family Law (Hindus, Muslims, Christians, Parsis and Jews), Allahabad Law
Agency, 1996.
4. Matha P.D., Family Courts, I(ndian Social Insti., New Delhi, 1986.
5. Smith N.J., Brief Guide to Social Legislation, Methuen & Co.Ltd., London, 1972.
6. Sugathan N., Kerala Land Reforms Act, Kerala Law Publi., Cochin, 1983.
7. Tandon Mahesh Prasad; Tandon Rajesh, Questions and Answers on the Code of
Criminal Procedure, 1973, allahabad Law Agency, Allahabad, 1973.

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CP303. Participatory Programme Planning and Management

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.

Develop an understanding of the changing trends in participatory programme planning

approach in government and NGOs.
Acquire understanding of a systematic approach to participatory programme planning;
Develop analytical skills in preparation, administration, financial management,
monitoring, and evaluation of projects; and to
Provide practical experience on project preparation.

Course Outline
Module I

Introduction Definition of programme planning, participatory frame of programme

Planning, levels of participation, stages of participation, conditions for facilitating
Participation in development, role of voluntary organizations in promoting participation
in development, participatory approach by government through peoples planning
Programme.

Module II

Steps in participatory programme planning Identifying needs, PRA/PLA Techniques

for identifying peoples needs, determining priorities, assessing feasibility, specifying
goals and objectives, identifying preferred solution, preparing action plan.

Module III

Financial management of the project Preparation of cost plan, need for cost-benefit
Analysis, preparation of accounts for auditing-records, needed, rules regarding foreign
Contributions, fund raising methods for local financial participation in the project.

Module IV

Administration of the project Role of Intermediary Organization in the administration

of the project, role of target constituency in administration, preparing procedures and
Rules for the efficient functioning of the organization administering the project,
Management of the personnel, performance appraisal.

Module V

Monitoring and evaluation of project Purpose of monitoring, purpose of evaluation,

Evaluation at various stages of the project: Pre-programme Assessment, Feasibility
Assessment, Project Monitoring, Impact Evaluation, Criteria for evaluation: Achievement
of physical targets, utilization of benefits, peoples participation, educative value,
Technical aspects, deviation from the original plan, procedural accuracy, accounting
Procedures, costs supervision efficiency, public relations.

Module VI

Workshop on Project Preparation.

References
1. Chandra Prasanna, Projects: Planning, Analysis, Selection, Implementation, and Review
Tata McGraw Hill Pub. Co. Ltd., 1995.
2. Lock Dennis, Handbook of Project Management, Jaico Publishing House, Delhi, 1997
3. Mohsin M., Project Planning and Control, Vikas Publishing Houseing Pvt.Ltd., 1997
4. Patil R.K., Appraisal of Rural Development Projects through Systems analysis, National Institute of Bank
Management, 1976.
5. Puttawamaiah K., Aspects of Evaluation and Project Appraisal, Bombay Popular,
Parkashan, 1978.
6. Vasant Desai, Project Management: Preparations, Appraisal, Finance and Policy
Himalaya Pub. House, Delhi, 1977.

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CP304. Geriatric Social Work

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Introduce students to various social, physical and psychological theories of aging

from a multi-disciplinary perspective;
Acquire knowledge of the growing and different needs of the older population including
health and mental health needs;
Develop awareness of changing social policies to more adequately meet the needs of the
aged;
Identify and use community and government resources to assist older persons and their
families; and to
To utilize empowerment oriented social work practice with the elderly.

Course Outline
Module I

Adult Development & aging. Old age - aging and ageism characteristics physical,
Social, emotional changes health behaviours, interests and activities personal and
Social adjustments vocational and marital adjustments hazards and problems
Mental health and aging dying, death & bereavement.

Module II

Problems of aging Sociological and Psychological perspective with special reference to

Elderly in India.
Family and elderly their status, role
Social and vocational rehabilitation
Policy, programme & services available for the elderly.

Module III

Definition of Geriatric Social Work.

Role of the Social Worker in the case of the elderly.
The inter disciplinary team in Geriatric care.

Module IV

Components of Geriatric Social Work New Patient Assessment, Demographics

Medical and Social Concern living situation education and work history family
Composition social supports sensory losses financial resources vulnerability
Substance use spirituality activity level mental health.

Module V

Essential Components of family assessment Providing solutions to care giver burdencommon problems addressed in psychotherapy with the elderly.

Module VI

Components of Geriatric Care Management in Social Work

Community based programmes
Individual treatment methods for elderly.
Support groups for older adults: Qualities of effective groups.
Empowerment oriented Social Work Practice with the elderly.

References
1. Bali, Arun. (ed.). 2000. Bio-social Dimensions of Aging. Simla: Indian Institute of Advanced Study.
2. Bali, Arun. 2001. Care of the Elderly in India. Simla: Indian Institute of Advanced Studies.
3. Bellak Leopold; Karasu Toksoz . 1976.. Geriatric Psychiatry: A Handbook for Psychiatrists and Primary
Care
4. Bhair, Thara. 2002. Ageing :Indian Perspective.New Delhi: Decent Books.
5. Chowdhry Paul D. 1992. Aging and the Aged: A Source Book, Inter India Pub., New Delhi.
6. Cox Enid O.,Parsdons Ruth J.1994. Empowerment Oriented Social Work Practice with the Elderly,
Brooks Cole
7. Dandekar Kumudini. 1996., Elderly in India, Sage Publishing, New Delhi
8. Desai K.G., 1982. Aging in India, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Bombay.
9. Hooyman Nancy R., Taking Care, The Free Press, New York.
10.. Mishra Sarawati. 1987. , Social Adjustment in Old Age, DelhinB.R. Pub., corporation, 11. Nair T.K.,
Community Care of the Elderly: a study of Family and community based Services in Madras, Ramana K.V.,
Visakhapatnam.

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CD 305(CD1). Rural and Urban Community Development

Course Objectives
1. Understand the concepts/principles/strategies/methods of rural and urban community
development;
2. Understand the problems/issue and social work interventions in rural/urban/coastal
settings.
3. Understand the process and programs of PRIs and peoples participation in such
programmes; and to
4. Identify specific rural/urban/tribal/coastal problems and design intervention strategies
and projects for the same.

Course Outline
Module I

Rural Urban continuum - comparative analysis of Indian Rural & Urban communities
Evolution, physical, social and cultural aspects.

Module II

Problems poverty, unemployment, housing, crime & deviance.

Module III

Rural Reconstruction; A historical overview of Approaches & Programmes: Community

Development Programme, Area Development Programmes, Minimum Needs Programme,
Target Group Oriented Approaches, Employment Oriented Approaches.
Emerging trends and strategies: Rural Entrepreneurship development, appropriate
technologies for development.

Module IV

Credit Needs and Solutions

Cooperatives, Micro-credit, other Credit Institutions.

Module V

Tribal Population of India, Scheduled Caste Communities, fisher Folk, Other

Marginalized Communities and their development.

Module VI

Urban and Rural Planning & Administration 73rd and 74th amendments Implications
for Social Work interventions Role of voluntary agencies.

References
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.

Ambedkar Nagendra S., Integrated Rural Development Programme: Implementation Process, 1994.
Dhadave M.S., Joshi K.G., Melkundi S.G., Rural and Urban Studies in India, 1996.
Gugler Josef, Urban Transformation of the Developing World, 1996.
Katar Singh, Rural Development Principles Policies and Management, 1986.
Sharma J.L., Rural Society in India, 1997.
Sharma Rajendra K,m Rural Sociology, 1997.
Sharma Rajendra K., Urban Sociology, 1997.
Singh Katar, Rural Development: Principles, Policies and Management, 1999.
Vasudeva Rao, D., Rural Development Issues, 1988.
Vasudeva Rao D., Indian city: Poverty, ecology and urban development, 1983.
Vasudeva Rao D., Status of Panchayati in the states of India 1994, 1995.

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CD 306 (CD2). Developmental Economics

Course Objectives
1.
2.

Acquaint with various economic policies and planning;

Understand and critically assess agencies involved in rural development and programmes
undertaken for economic development.
Develop analytical skills to appraise various theories and strategies of economic
development in India.

3.

Course Outline
Module I

Economic Development and Concept of Welfare State State and Society the doctrine
of social justice welfare state; institutional factors in economic development.

Module II

Economic Policy and Planning Liberalization, privatization, and impact of

globalization; Economic policy and economic development. Planning for economic
development, Objectives of economic planning; Impact of five year plans in the different
areas of development ; Annual Budgeting.

Module III

Agriculture and Economic Development Nature of Indias agriculture, cropping pattern,

Causes of low productivity, farm mechanization, and present problems in agriculture.

Module IV

Gandhian concept of economic development The role of small scale and cottage
industries, Khadi and Village Industries; Concept of SHGs, Income generation
programmes, women Empowerment.

Module V

Natural resources for economic development Land resources, Water resources, Forest
Resources, Fisheries, Mineral resources.

Module VI

Strategy of development in India Theories and strategies of economic development

according to Amartya Sen. Patterns of development in Kerala, Role of voluntary sector
in economic development.

References
1.

4.

8.
9.
10.

Ahluwalia Isher Judge, Indias Economic Reforms and Development: Essays for
Manmohan Singh, Oxford University Press; New York, 1998.
2. Chakravarthy Sukhamony Writings on Development, Oxford University Press; New
Delhi,1999.
3. Dale Reidar, Organizations and Development: Strategy, Structure and Processes, Sage
Pub., New Delhi, 2000.
Gedam Ratnamkar, Economic Growth in India, Anmol Pub., New Delhi, 1991.
5. George K.K., etc., Economics, Development and the Quest for Alternatives: Essays
In Honour of Professor, concept Pub. Com., New Delhi, 1997
6. Meenakshisundaram S.S., Decentralization in Development Countries, Concept Pub.Co.,
New Delhi, 1994.
9.
Prakash B.A., Keralas Economic Development; Issues and Problems, Sage Pub., 1999.
Ray Debraj, Development Economics, Oxford University Press, New York, 2000.
Sen amartya, Development as Freedom, Oxford University Press, 1999.
Sharma H.S., Srikumar Chattopadhyay ed., Sustainable Development: Issues and Case
Studies, Concept Publishing Co., 1998.

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FC305 (FC1). Family Centered Social Work Practice

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.

Acquire knowledge on family as a system

Acquire knowledge of different models of problem solving and develop skills to utilize them
in different situations.
Understand the scope of family intervention programmes in various settings.

Course Outline
Family systems Developmental Perspective Family and family systems assumptions
About family systems criteria for assessing family functioning graphing family composition; the genogram charting a family relationship with the eco systems; the ecomap
Developmental stages Marriage/parenting, birth of the first child, families with preschool
Children, families with school aged children, families with teenagers, families with young
Children leaving home, issues for older parents.
Variations affecting family life Separation and divorce, Death of parent, single parenting,
remarriage, step parenting, and blended families, parenting by grand parents.
Growing families in the modern world and family life education.
Special situations in family social work Family violence, the prevalence of family
Violence- Available national and regional statistics Factors contributing Examination
of Physical Assault Wife abuse in intact couples intervention programmes for couples,
Batterer, Battered and children of the Battered. Controlling Domestic violence Role of
Social Workers Research on family violence.
Disorganized families. Abusive Families, Incestuous families.
Existing policies, programmes legislations, organizations in the field of family welfare and
Development.
The field of family social work What is family social work historical background of
Family Social work Assumptions of family social work principles that guide family
social work.
Practical aspects of family social work Different phases Beginning phase Assessment
Phase Goal Setting and Contracting Intervention phase Behaviour change
Intervention Phase Evaluating outcome.
Family Therapy History, Concepts and Techniques Different Models of Family Therapy
Family Therapy Research and Evaluation.
Scope and practice of Social work in Family Service Agencies, premarital Counselling
centres, Family Counselling Centres, Family Courts, Family Welfare Clinics, Suicide
Distress Centres, Community Centres, Adoption and Foster Care Agencies Sponsorship,
Programmes, Rehabilitation Centres.
Gender sensitive practice Analysis of the base of the family problems Social Values
that perpetuate Family problems Power imbalances in family relationships Socialization
and Gender roles Division of labor in families Gender sensitive family social work
Family as a target and resources for change.

Module I

Module II

Module III

Module IV

Module V

Module VI

References
1.
2.

6.
7.
8.
9.

Boss Pauline, Family Stress Management, Sage Pub.Inc., California, 1988.

Carter Betty; Monica McGoldrick ed., Expanded Family Life Cycle: Individual, Family
Social Perspectives, Allyn and Bacon, 1999.
3. Chavan Sujata, Role of marriage Counsellor in Judicial Set-up, 1993.
4. Collins Donald etc., Introduction to Family Social Work, Peacock Pub.Inc., 1999.
5. Desai Murli, Marital Problems Treatment and Legislation Analysis in India, Unit for
Family Studies Tata Institute of social Penquin Books, England, 1974.
Dulton D.G., The Domestic Assault of Women, Allyn and Bacon, Inc., London, 1988.
Janzen Curtis; Harris Oliver, Family Treatment in social Work practice, F.E.Peacock
Pub., Inc., Illinois, 1997.
Thorman George, Family therapy; a Social Work approach, Charles Thomas Pub, 1997.
Tolson Eleanor Reardon, Models of Family Treatment, Columbia University Press, 1981.

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FC 306 (FC2). Social Work Practice with Children

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.

Develop understanding of various childhood problems in different situations

Develop understanding of different theories of child development.
Acquire knowledge related to programmes, policies, legislations and organizations in the area
of Child Welfare and Development.
Acquire knowledge and skills in social work intervention of early childhood care and
development in agencies and communities.

Course Outline
Introduction to child development Concept of child and child development Theories
of Child Development Needs and problems of growing child Physical, Psychological
and social.
Situational analysis of children in India Normal and Children with special needs.
Child Labour, Child abuse, Street Children, Juvenile Delinquents, Child Prostitution,
Children with disability.
Existing policies, programmes, legislations, organizations International and National
For child welfare and child development, child rights.
Institutional services Institutions for the care and protection of children
Physically disabled visual, hearing, speech, orthopedic
Mentally disabled special schools
Socially disabled Juvenile Courts, Juvenile Homes, Observation Homes, Childrens
Homes
Non institutional services Adoption, Foster Care, Sponsorship, Child Guidance Clinic,
School of Social Work, Child Line.
Working with children from deprived families Children of substance abusers, sex
Workers, Prisoners, chronically ill, violent families, incestuous, HIV/AIDS.
Early childhood care & development social work practice Relevance of early
Childhood care & growth, survival and holistic development Communities, Hospitals,
day care centres, Nursery schools.
Early detection of childhood disabilities special reference to learning disabilities, autism.
Early intervention programmes.
Community based social work practice with children Role of community and its
Institutions in the abuse & neglect of children, developmental issues relating to children in
Communities, Sensitizing/conscientising programmes.
Initiating Advocacy programmes in the community practice skills and strategies in work
with children and families.

Module I

Module II

Module III

Module IV

Module V
Module VI

References
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Berk Laura E., Child Development, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi, 1996.
Kusuma a., Creativity and Cognitive Styles in Children, Discovery Pub., House, New Delhi, 1997.
Newman P.R.,Childhood and Adolescence, Brooks Cole Publishing, London, 1997.
Prasad Janardan; Kumari Kaushik Vijay, Child Education and Social Development,
Kanishkha Pub., Distributors, New Delhi, 1996.
Prasad Janardan, Education of handicapped children, Kanishka Pub., New Delhi, 1996.
Rattan Vijay, Women and Child Development & Sustainable Human Development, S.
Chand & Co.Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.
Sandhya Joshi, Child survival Health and Social Work Intervention, Concept Pub. Com.,
New Delhi, 1996.
Sharma Usha, Development of Child in India, Ptintwell., Jaipur, 1996.

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MP305 (MP1). Psychopathology and Social Work

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.

Develop an understanding of positive mental health and factors promoting/disturbing it.

Develop an understand of the nature, causes, types and treatment of mental health
disorders in children, adolescents, and adults;
Acquire knowledge of therapeutic interventions in the field of mental health.

Course Outline
Module I

Psychiatry Definition, History and Growth of Psychiatry, Traditional; and Modern

Attitude towards psychiatric illness.
Mental Health: A Conceptual Framework: Historical background of the concept,
Definitions of Mental Health Components, Constituent factors of Mental Health. Mental
Health in the changing society.
Concept of normal and abnormal behaviour, Approaches, psychological, statistical,
Cultural etc.
Symptomatology Disorders of perception, thought, speech, memory, emotion, experience
of the self, consciousness & motor disorders.

Module II

Assessment in psychiatry
a. Psychiatric interviewing content, types, techniques & skills.
b. Case history recording and mental status examination.

Module III

Classification in psychiatry Need, types ICD & DSM.

Module IV

Psychiatric illness Prevalence, etiology, clinical manifestation, course and outcome and
Different treatment modalities of:
a. Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
b. Organic and functional psychoses
c. Psychopathic Disorders
d. Psychosomatic Disorders.
e. Alcoholism and Drug Addiction
f. Mental Retardation
g. Childhood Psychiatric Disorders
h. Epilepsy
i. Suicide
j. Sexual deviations

Module V

Social Cultural factors in psychiatric disorders with special reference to India.

Transcultural psychiatry culture bound syndromes. National Mental Health Programme,
Indian Lunacy Act, 1912, Mental Health Act, 1987 & NDPS Act 1986 Merits and
Demerits-Recommendations.

Module VI

Various therapeutic methods: Psychotherapy, Electro Convulsive Therapy, Occupational

Therapy, Group Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Reality Therapy,
Behaviour Therapy, Play Therapy, Rational Emotive Therapy, therapeutic Community.

References
1.
David Anderson, A Text Book of Psychiatry
2.
Comprehensive Text Book of Psychiatry Vol. I & II
3.
Coleman James C., abnormal Psychology and Modern Life.
4.
Jay Pee, 1994, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV) Jaye Pee Bros., New Delhi.
5.
Kaplan, Saddock, 1994, Synopsis of Psychiatry 7th (Ed.) B1 Waverly Pvt. Ltd. New Delhi.
6.
Lawson, Lanzy, Psychiatry for Social Workers.
7.
Oxford, ICD 10, Oxford Press, N.D.
8.
Scully, James H., 1995, Psychiatry: B1 Waverly Pvt. Ltd., New Delhi.
9.
Shepherd Michael etc., 1971, Childhood Behavioural and Mental Health, University Press, London.
10. Shepherd, Michael, 1983, Psycho social Matric of Psychiatry (Collection of Trustbock Pub., New York.
11. Steinberz, Derik, 1983, The Clinical Psychiatry John Wiley & Sons, New York.

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MP306 (MP3). Social Work in the Field of Health

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.

Develop understanding of the holistic concept of health;

Develop an understanding to assess and analyze health problems/issues in developing
countries;
Understand and appreciate the role played by professional social workers and other
medical and para-medical workers in the field of health; and to
Develop skills to handle basic health problems and issues in the field.

Course Outline
Module I

Evolution of the concept of health: Positive Health, Spectrum of Health, Concept of well
being, Determinants of Health. Institutional and non-institutional services. Types of
Treatment. An over view with emphasis to the concepts of Curative Medicine,
Preventive Medicine, Social Medicine, Family and Community Medicine.

Module II

The Right to Health Services, indicators of health, and health status measurement. Natural
History of diseases and the Ice-Berg concept of diseases.

Module III

Major health problems in developing countries with special reference to India. Factors
responsible for the prevalence of major diseases. Emerging health problems including
Communicable Diseases and general measures.

Module IV

Illness as a social problem and its effects on the individual, family and community. Types
of health care services: Government and voluntary agencies, international health
agencies. Community health programmes.

Module V

Analysis of health care services: Urban, Rural. The role of medical social workers in
various health settings. The multidisciplinary team approach to health work: working
With families, schools, aged and differently abled groups.

References
1. Anderson G.W. and others The Macmillan Co., New York, Communicable Diseases
Control.
2. Birendranath Ghosh, Rabindranath Ghosh, A Trueline on Hygiene and Public Health
Culcutta, Scientific Publishing Co.1959.
3. Cockerham, Medical Sociology.
4. Debi, Yash Pal, Hygine and Public Health, Anand Publishers.
5. Griffith John R., The well managed Community Hospital Ann Arbor, Health
Administration Press, 1987.
6. Health information in India, Central Bureau of Health Intelligence, Ministry of Health
&Family Welfare, Govt. of India, New Delhi.
7. Mathur S., Hand Book of Social and Preventive Medicine.
8. Park J. and Park K., Text Book of Social and Preventive Medicine.
9. Salvato Joseph A. John, Wiley, Environmental Sanitation John Wiley, Jabalpur.
10. Yash Pal Bedi, Social and Preventive Medicine.

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CP401. Social Psychology

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.

Understand the need of social psychology as an applied science;

Understand the basic psychological process such as learning, perception, and conflicts;
and to
Develop an objective view about the social basis of behaviour such as attitude, prejudice,
rumor, leadership and group morale.

Course Outline
Module I

Definition and subject matter of psychology Social Psychology as an applied science.

Module II

Perception, Attitude, Prejudice: Two major determinants of perception: Structural and

Functional factors organized nature of cognitive field Functional selectivity of
Perception whole part relationship perceiving and judging people Frame of
Reference Strereotypes. Definition and formation of attitudes changes of attitudes.
Definition and characteristics of prejudices cases of prejudices.

Module III

Rumour, Propaganda: Definition and meaning of rumour Circumstances responsible

for spread of rumour causes for spread rumour process of rumour Check on
propagation of rumours. Definition and meaning of propaganda Psychological basis
of propaganda Techniques of propaganda Media of propaganda counteracting
misleading propaganda.

Module IV

Behaviour of Crowd and Audience: Definition and characteristics of crowd and audience
- Distinction between crowd and audience classification of crowd and audience.

Module V

Group Morale: Meaning of group morale- determinants of group morale-characteristics of

high and low morale.
Leadership: Definition of leader identifying the leader Emergence of leadership in a
Group the functions of leader the followers perception of the leader the personality
Characteristics of leaders.

Module VI

References
1. Baron Robert A., Social Psychology Understanding Human Interaction, Prentice, Hall
of India Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi, 1995.
2. Brehm Sharan S. etc., Social Psychology, Houghton Mifflin Co., New York, 1999.
3. Calhoun Donald W., Persona-In-Groups: A Humanistic Social Psychology, Harper Row
New York, 1976.
4. Crano Williakm D., Messe Lawrence A., Social Psychology: Principles and Themes of
Interpersonal Behaviour, Dorsey Press, Illinois, 1982.
5. Kuppuswamy, Element of social Psychology, Vikas Pub., India, 1973.
6. Mcdavid J.W., Social Psychology, CBS Pub. & Distributors, Delhi.

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CP402. Development Communication

Course Objectives
1.
2.

Understand and appreciate the role of communication in development;

Acquire knowledge of different theories, barriers and forms of communication and their
use in the process of social change; and to understand the relevance of communication in
social marketing and public relations.

Course Outline
Module I

Definition and objectives of communication of Social Work Practice.

Module II

Communication: Theory, Purpose, Evolution, Barriers

Development Communication: Communication and the Global Village
Influence of media on development; participatory communication
Media: culture and values.

Module III

Communication with Groups: lectures, forum, brain storming, guided discussion,

Case study, role play, demonstration.
Mass Communication & Mass Media analysis; use with different target groups
Therapeutic, educational, entertainment and organization building.

Module IV

a. Exhibitions how to organize

b. Cinema, Television, Radio
c. Print Media
d. Theatre & Local or Folk Media
e. Information Technology & World wide web.

Module V

Skill Training: Effective public Speaking, Meetings, Conference, Seminar, Effective

Written Communication, workshop on Street Theatre production.

Module V I

Social Marketing Public Relations Public Opinion, Media Research and evaluation.

References
1.

8.
9.

Bignell Jonathan, Media and Market Forces: Challenges and Opportunities, Concept Pub.
Co., New Delhi, 1998.
2. Croteau David; Hyones Williams, Media/Society: Industries, Images and Audiences, Pine
Foprge Press, 2000.
3. Kanter Jerome, Managing with Information, Prentice-Hill of India Pvt., New Delhi, 1997.
4. Margerison Charles J., Art of Effective Communication: Conversion Control Skills for
Managers, Excel Books, New Delhi, 1996.
5. Rayude C.S., Media and Communication Management, Himalaya Pub., House, Mumbai,
1998.
6. Rayude C.S., Communication, Himalaya Pub., House, Mumbai, 1997.
7.
Sengupta Sailesh, Management of Public Relations and Communication, Vikas Pub.,
House Pvt., Ltd., New Delhi, 1997.
Urmila Rai; Rai, S.M., Business Communication, Himalaya Publishing Housing Mumbai
2000.
Zastrow Charles, Social Work with Groups: Using the class as a Group Leadership
Laboratory, Nelson Hall Pub., Chicago, 1997.

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CP403. Social Work in Education

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Develop analytical skills to understand the educational system in the context of social
realities;
Understand the importance, theoretical perspectives and policies of school social work;
Understand the concept of child mental health;
Develop skills in social work intervention with school children; and to
Assess, evaluate and appraise outcomes of social work practice in school systems through
need based research.

Course Outline
Module I

Module II

Module III

Module IV

Module V

Module V I

The School as a field of practice for social work social as a living environment within
the community-physical and social school as a setting for promotion of Child Mental
Health.
History and general perspectives in school social work What is School Social Work
Historical Development of School Social Work Models of School Social Work
Theoretical Perspectives in School Social Work an Ecological perspective on social work
in the schools , School Social Work past, present and future trends.
Child mental health Concept of mental health Child mental health and psycho social
Development Basic facts about children Mental health needs of school children,
Mental Health problems in children (6-12 years and 12-16 years).
Social work service delivery in the schools Preventive Early detection of disabilities in
Children Early intervention programmes for children.
Remedial Understanding and helping pupils with problems, Detection and referral of
Behavior problem children, Helping children cope with stress, Crisis Resolution.
Case management, case coordination, collaboration, case conference, consultation.
Developmental Promoting psycho social competence in children life skills for children.
School social work practice promote partnership of schools, families and communities.
Education mandate for children with disabilities school policies and these school social
Worker-preventive-Early detection of disabilities in children Early intervention
Programmes for children.
Learning disabilities introduction sub types Academic skills deficit and language
Problems of children with learning disabilities pointers for class room identificationAssessment and diagnosis multi disciplinary approach assessment report support
Services -working with learning disabled skill requirements of a social worker.
Research and evaluation on practice and services in the schools Need assessment in a
School Setting what is needs assessment planning needs assessment implementing
Analyzing data reporting the findings.
Need for measure, evaluate, estimate, appraise outcomes of social work practice in
schools. Application of school based research low cost methods.

References
1. Alderson J., 1972, Models of School Social Work Practice in R.Sarri and F.Maple
(eds) School in the community. Washington, DC; National Association of Social
Workers.
2. Constable Robert, Shirley McDonald, John P.Flynn 1999 School Social Work:
Practice, Policy and Research perspectives, Lyceum Books, Inc., Chicago.
3. Johnson Arlien 1962 School Social Work its contribution to professional
education, National Association of Workers, New York.
4. National Association of Social Workers, 1979, NASW standards for social work
services in school, NY:
5. National Association of Social Workers, education commission Task Force, 1992,
NASW standards for School Social Work Services, Washington, DC:
6. Nelson, C. 1990. A job Analysis of the characteristics of the School Social Workers,
Princeton, NJ:

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CD404 (CD3). Environmental Studies and Disaster Management

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.

Develop
perspective
about
the
interrelatedness
of
human
life
and
environment;
Develop an understanding of problems arising out of environmental degradation and
globalization; and to
Study the role of social work practice in tracking environmental issues and
disaster
management.

Course Outline
Module I

Concepts: Environment & Ecology; the Interrelatedness of living organisms and natural
Resources; Political Ecology a frame work for understanding sources and political
ramifications of environmental change.

Module II

Global Environmental Crisis and its linkages to the development process. Global warming
Environmental politics and resource development regimes; Sustainable development
Management & Conservation change.

Module III

State of Indias Environment: Waste Management; Pollution Air, Water, Soil, Noise;
Laws Related to environment.

Module IV

Social Work and Environment: Environment Education, Environment Ethics, Promotion

Environment Movements , Environment Management EIA.

Module V

Disaster : Definition, Natural and Human made disasters; multiple causes & effects;
Stages of disaster; Development & Disaster; Preventive Measures.

Module V I

Disaster Management: stages rescue, relief, reconstruction & rehabilitation. Role of

Government, Disaster Management Policy; Role of voluntary organizations.

References

1. Abbasi S.A., Wetlands of India: Ecology and Threats Vol. 1-3, 1997.
2. Dorr Donal, Social Justice Agenda: Justice, Ecology, Power and the Church, 1990.
3. Goel P.K., Environmental Guidelines and Standards in India, 1996.
4. Madhav Godgil; Ramachandra Guha, Ecology and Equity: The use and abuse of
nature in contemporary India, 1995.
5. Neugeboren Bernard, Environmental Practice in the Human Services: Integration of
Micro and Macro Roles, Skills and Contexts, 1996.
6. Shukla S.K., Srivastava P.R., Human Environment: An analysis, 1992.
7. Shukla S.K., Srivastava P.R., Environmental Pollution and Chronic Diseases.

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CD405 (CD4). Community Health and Population Management

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.

Analyze the concept of health in the context of development.

Develop an understanding of integrated approach to health;
Critically analyze plans and policies/services in health and their implications for social
work practice;
Impart knowledge on the concepts community mental health, community participation,
vital health indicators and demographic data and the uses of these health information for
a better approach to policy making and planning the health sector; and to
Equip social work students to provide preventive care, counseling, and management of
HIV/AIDS patients.

4.

5.

Course Outline
Module I

Meaning and scope of epidemiology: Models and factors associated with health and
diseases. Environmental Health, Nutritional Health, Occupational Health, Mental Health
and Reproductive Health.

Module II

Health statistics and health indicator: Morbidity, Mortality: Data sources, collection
analysis and uses; Health information System: Use of Computers; Primary health care and
Community participation; Organizational aspects of community health; Clinical care,
Physical aspects of community health; Psychological aspects of community health; special
aspects of community health-Drugs and alcoholism. Preventive and promotive health
care.

Module III

Population policy, Planning and Management. Population Dynamics in India and Kerala.

Module IV

Consumer Health and Health products: quackery, protecting health consumers, consumer
Laws on Health, consumer action, consumer agencies.

Module V

Health Education: Meaning, importance, principles & components of the concept of health
education. Communication in Health Education Mass media, Audio-visual aids.
Voluntary & Governmental Agencies for Health Education Programmes. Evaluation of
Health Education Programmes in India and its significance.

Module V I

Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted Diseases: What is AIDS? Routes of transmitting
AIDS in India Need for Social Work intervention Skills and Abilities for dealing with
HIV/AIDS. Social Reality and Law. Preventive, Promotive and Rehabilitative
programmes & services in the area of HIV/AIDS.

References
1.

4.

Abelin, T.Brzenski Z.J., and Carstairs, V.D. Measurement in Health Promotion and
Protection 1987, WHO, Copenhagen.
2.
Alderson, M. A Introduction to Epidemiology. 2nd ed.1983. Mac-Millan, London.
3.
AIDS and family Education Gracious Thomas, Rawat Publishers, New Delhi, 1995.
AIDS Prevention through Health promotion by WHO.
5.
AIDSS Social Work and Law Gracious Thomas, N.P.Sinha, Johnson, Rawat
publication, New Delhi, 1997.
6. Anssi. Perakyla, AIDS Counselling Institutional Interaction and Clinical Practice,
Combridge, University Press, 1995.
7. Francis C.M., Pomotion of Mental Health with community participation. The center for
Health Care Research and Education, Kerala,1991.
8. Green L.W and Anderson, C.L., community Health 5th ed. 1986. Times Mirror Mosby, St. Luios.
9. Pavri Khorshed M., Challenge of AIDS, National Boom

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FC404 (FC3). Women Studies

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Develop gender sensitive perspectives and issues related to development.

Develop appreciation and respect for women as equal contributors in building
human society.
Acquire knowledge with regard to constitutional provisions of women rights.
Develop basic understanding of women empowerment: social, economic and political.
Enhance skills related to social work practice with women.

Course Outline
Module I

Gender Sensitivity What is Gender in Indian Mythology Gender in Self,

Organization Historical overview of gender in Kerala. What is Feminine - Feminist
ideologies Social transformation and the feminine masculinity and femininity
Gender Planning/analyzing models The role of feminism Organizational culture and
change Change management overcoming resistance to change various approaches to
feminism Reconstructing gender towards collaboration.

Module II

Human rights for women Constitutional provisions Womens right at home, work
place and in society violation of the rights of women - Discrimination against in her life
cycle As a girl child, Adolescent, Wife, Mother, Working women, Aged women
Different types of discrimination violence at home, Violence in society sex trafficking.
Unequal pay, Denial of property rights, Restrictive custom dowry International
Convention on Elimination of all forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)
National Commission for Women.
Women and girl child in India Demographic profile of Indian Women rural, urban
Tribal with referenced to health, Education, and employment, Socio-Legal status of
Women among different religious groups, Problems and stresses which women encounter
In a variety of life situations.

Module III

Girl Child Introduction Discrimination of girl child before and after birth Issues and
Critical areas of concern Girls child in difficult circumstances working and street
Children, Destitute children, Juveniles, Disabled, Child prostitutes, Girl children of sex
Workers, Prisoners, Refugees, Slum dwellers & migrants, substance abusers, HIV/AIDS.
Achievements so far Challenges and strategies for empowerment of girl child
legislations - policies programmes for women and girl child in India Organizations
(national, regional, local) for womens welfare & development.

Module IV

Empowerment of women Concept of Welfare, Development and empowerment

Meaning and frame work for empowerment principles, process stages, techniques, models,
Stages, multiple dimension empowerment, Indicators of Womens Empowerment
Evaluation.

Module V

Social empowerment of women Contemporary movements for womens development

Self help groups legislative reformation legal literacy for women.
Economic empowerment of women entrepreneurship in women - property rights for
Women, Banking facilities for women self help groups for economic empowerment.

Women & Governance women representation in Government central, state and local
levels leadership training for women women and community organization.

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Social work practice for and with women- relevance of social work values, ethics, methods
and skills related to social work practice with women.

Module V I

Strategies of prevention and Intervention with a variety of problems and life situations
Experienced by women Campaigns, Mobilizing Support, Advocacy.
Public policy Issues Affecting Women Ways to end discrimination changing Attitudes
Structures Within the social, political, economic systems.

References
1.

Chaurasia B.P., Womens Status in India Policies and Programmes, Chugh Pub.,
Allahabad, 1992.
2.
Ghosh S.K., Women and Crime, Ashish Pub., Delhi, 1993.
3.
Klonoff E.A., Discrimination against Women prevalence Consequences Remedies, Sage
Publications, New Delhi, 1997.
4.
Liz Mackenzie, On out feet taking steps to challenge Womens Oppression: A
Handbook on Gender and Popular Education Workshops, CACE Pub., South Africa, 1993.
5.
Lotika Sarkar & Sivaramayya B.Ed., Women and Law: contemporary problems, Vikas
Pub., House Pvt.Ltd., New Delhi, 1996.
6. Nalini Nayak, Struggle within the struggle: An Experience of a group of women,
Programme for Community Organization, 1992.
7. Neerja Ahlawat, Women Organizations and Social Networks, Rawat Publications, New
Delhi, 1995.
8. Sangeetha Purushothaman, Empowerment of Women in India: Grassroots Womens
Networks and the State, Sage Pub., New Delhi, 1998.
9. Simons Wendy, Womena and Self Help Culture: Readings between the Lines, Rwat
Publications, New Jersey, 1992.
10. Sushama Sahay, Women and Empowerment: approaches and Strategies, Discovery Pub.
House, New Delhi,1998.

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FC405 (FC4). Youth Development

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Understand the developmental stages of youths in the society.

Understand the policies and programmes envisaged for youth welfare.
Develop skills in applying different social work methods in youth welfare programmes and
services in different contexts.
Develop skills and values for working with different sections of the youth.
Acquire skills in organizing programmes for youth.

Course Outline
Module I

Youth-Definition, Demographic profile: Characteristics, Needs, Aspirations & Problems

of student non-student, educated uneducated, urban rural youth of India.

Module II

Principles of Working with Youth Values and skills; Social worker as a Youth Worker

Module III

Programmes for Student Youth Education; Sports & Recreation; Counselling;

Vocational Guidance; Leadership training Bharat Scouts & Guides, National Service
Scheme, National Cadet Corps; Youth Festivals; Youth Camps; Planning Forum.

Module IV

Programme for Non-Student youth-Non-formal Education; Nehru Yuvak Kendra;

Programmes by various ministries, government departments and voluntary organizations.

Module V

Youth for Development & Youth Development National Youth Policy; Youth
Development for Youth for Development Organizations in the field of Youth Development
National, International, Government and Voluntary.

Module V I

Issues & Challenges in the field of youth Development-Youth Action, Religion & Youth,
Youth & Media, youth & Culture in the context of globalization, research in the field of
Youth.

References
1. Ahuja ram, Youth and Crime Indian Youth in Perspective, Rawat Publications; New
Delhi, 1996.
1. Golpelwar Manhoar, Project Work: A Method of Training Youth Workers, Vishwa
Yuvak Kendra,. 1974
3. Gore M.S., Indian Youth Processes of Socialization, Vishwa Yuvak Kendra, 1977.
4. Indian Council of Youth in India Social Welfare, Indian Council of Social Welfare,
1985
5. Kuriakose P.T., Approack to Youth Work in India, Young Asia Pub., New Delhi,
1972
6. Reddy N.Y., Values and Attitudes of Indian Youth: a psychological study of rural
and urban students, Light and life Publishers, New Delhi, 1980.
7. Saraswathi S., Youth in India, ICSSR, 1988.
8. Simhadri Yedla, youth in the Contemporary World, Mittal Pub., Delhi, 1989.
9. Simhadri Yedla, Campling Programme for youth, Training, Orientation and Research
Centres NSS, New Delhi, 1994.
10. Simhadri Yedla, International Youth Year 1985, Gandhiji University, Kottayam,1985.

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MP404 (MP3). Health and Hospital Information Systems

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.

Inculcate awareness about he need for a systems approach to decision making process in
hospitals;
Stress the need for building and effective information system in the health and hospital
environment using computers and to
Develop
understanding
about
the
concepts
involved
in
computers,
communication and MIS.

Course Outline
Module I

Concept of Health; Health Care and Hospitals, Indian Health Care System, Government
-Health Care Interface; Hospital as a Subsystem of Health Care System. National Health
Policy, Health Planning Programmes for Health in the Five Year Plans.

Module II

Hospital Functions; Hospital Organizations, Classifications of Hospitals; Components of

A Hospital System; Changing Role of Hospital Administration; Need for Managerial
Functional Specialists; Decision making in Hospitals, Understanding Decision Making
Process.

Module III

Drawbacks of Hospital Communication System; Need for System approach to Hospital;

Concepts of Computers and Communication Technology, Database, Concepts, Networks
And Communication; Types of Networks, Network Topologies.

Module IV

Quality Assurance in Hospital Services General consideration setting the standard

associated problem, improving the quality of Hospital Services.

Module V

Information Technology in Hospitals, Information System Concepts, Types of Information

Systems; Hospital Information System; Systems analysis and Design of Hospital
Information Systems; Design Consideration; Development Approaches; Implementation
Strategies.

Module V I

Functionality of Computerized Hospital Information Systems, Merits and Demerits of

CHIS, Trends in HIS; HIS as a Control System; Resource Utilization & Control in
Hospitals, Issues and Challenges of Hospital Management.

References
1.

Hospital Information Systems The Next Generation, Velde, Rudi Can deSpringer
Verlag, 1992.
2. Korner Antony & Duncan Neuhasuser, Health Services Management, Ann Arbor Health
Administration Press, 1976.
3. Lele R.D., Computers in Medicine, Tata Mcgraw Hill Publishing Co.Ltd., New Delhi,
1988
4. Mc Gibony, Principles of Hospital Administration, G.P. Pautams sons, New York, 1969.
5. Montague Brown & Barbara R. Mc Coo. Multi Hospital Systems Strategies for
Organization and management.
6. Saini, Anil Kumar Management Information System (MIS) in Hospitals, Deep & deep
Pub.,1993.
7.
S.L. Goel and R.Kumar, Hospital Administration and Management 3 Vol., New Delhi,
Kalinga Publications.
8.
S.L.Goel, Health Care Services, Vol. 1,2,&3.
9.
Srinivasan, Management Process in Health Care, Voluntary. Health association of
India, New Delhi.
10.
Ward, John, Principles of Information systems Management, Routledge London, 1995.

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MP405 (MP4). Community Health Management in Social Work

Course Objectives
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.

Analyze the concept of health in the context of development.

Develop an understanding of integrated approach to health;
Critically analyze plans and policies/services in health and their implications for social work
practice;
Impart knowledge on the concepts community mental health, community participation, vital
health indicators and demographic data and the uses of these health information for a better
approach to policy making and planning the health sector; and to
Equip social work students to provide preventive care, counseling, and management of
HIV/AIDS patients.

Course Outline
Module I

Meaning and scope of epidemiology: Models and factors associated with health and
Diseases. Environmental Health, Nutritional Health, Occupational Health, Mental Health
And Reproductive Health.

Module II

Health statistics and health indicator: Morbidity, Mortality: Data sources, collection
analysis and uses; Health information System: Use of Computers; Primary health care and
Community participation; Organizational aspects of community health; Clinical care,
Physical aspects of community health; Psychological aspects of community health; special
Aspects of community health-Drugs and alcoholism. Preventive and promotive health
care.

Module III

Population policy, Planning and Management. Population Dynamics in India and Kerala.

Module IV

Consumer Health and Health products: quackery, protecting health consumers, consumer
Laws on Health, consumer action, consumer agencies.

Module V

Health Education: Meaning, importance, principles & components of the concept of health
Education. Communication in Health Education Mass media, Audio-visual aids.
Voluntary & Governmental Agencies for Health Education Programmes. Evaluation of
Health Education programmes in India and its significance.

Module V I

Sexual Health and Sexually Transmitted Diseases: What is AIDS? Routes of transmitting
AIDS in India Need for Social Work intervention Skills and Abilities for dealing with
HIV/AIDS. Social Reality and Law. Preventive, Promotive and Rehabilitative
programmes & services in the area of HIV/AIDS.

References
1.

4.

Abelin, T.Brzenski Z.J., and Carstairs, V.D. Measurement in Health Promotion and
Protection 1987, WHO, Copenhagen.
2. Alderson, M. A Introduction to Epidemiology. 2nd ed.1983. Mac-Millan, London.
3. AIDS and family Education Gracious Thomas, Rawat Publishers, New Delhi, 1995.
AIDS Prevention through Health promotion by WHO.
5.
AIDSS Social Work and Law Gracious Thomas, N.P.Sinha, Johnson, Rawat
publication, New Delhi, 1997.
6. Anssi. Perakyla, AIDS Counselling Institutional Interaction and Clinical Practice,
Combridge, University Press, 1995.
7. Francis C.M., Pomotion of Mental Health with community participation. The center for
Health Care Research and Education, Kerala,1991.
8. Green L.W and Anderson, C.L., community Health 5th ed. 1986. Times Mirror Mosby, St. Louis.
9. Pavri Khorshed M., Challenge of AIDS, National Boom

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