Social work is an interdisciplinary course based on the humanitarian principle of social justice, human rights, equality and solidarity with the vision of creating an egalitarian society. Amelioration of human sufferings with a scientific outlook lies at the helm of this course. It is a multidisciplinary course which is driven by the theories from disciplines like sociology, psychology, economics, philosophy, anthropology, environmental science. The course utilises scientific methods that can be applied while dealing with problems at the individual, group and community level.
Social work is a practice based profession which emphasises upon the inculcation of ethics and values amongst the students while working with people in practical settings. It is because of this purpose, continuous training throughout the course becomes its essential feature. Social work students get engaged in extensive and rigorous field work training within the community with direct interventions or through various national and international developmental organizations and government institutions. It eventually equips the students to address various social issues and concerns.
Social work programme at Central University of Jammu was introduced at Post Graduation level in the year 2014 with current intake capacity of 30 students from diverse disciplines. The department also offers PhD programme in social work. Selections are made through national level CUET entrance examination annually. Currently, the department has a total faculty strength of five faculty members from diverse academic backgrounds and specializations.
The Department offers an interdisciplinary Post Graduation level course in Social Work. This four semester course draws its strength from various social sciences disciplines where theory and practicum are blended with an integrated approach. The field work practicum is the signature pedagogy of social work education which emphasises on supervised intervention in the field, to deliberate on theory in practice. Field work practicum imbibes the spirit of social work ethics, values, knowledge and skills in the students. Being a professional course, it offers employment opportunities in wide range of institutions working at international and national level, Government departments and NGO's.
The course frame has been designed with a vision to acknowledge the dignity and the diversity within the society, with a strong belief in human rights and distributive justice. To address the regional and national needs, department adopts various contemporary pedagogies which strengthen student's critical thinking skills and helps them to build a vision of social and economic justice.
The knowledge, values and skills which will be inculcated among our students will provide them a visionary thought process and leadership skills. Department will create an atmosphere of diverse intellectual discourse, whereby our young and energetic faculty through various innovative practices will engage with the students for holistic social development and growth of the nation as a whole.
