B.A Sociology - Fatima College

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK Vision and Objectives: The department of Sociology right from its inception in 1960, has been striving for the development of integrated personality of the students, preparation of the students to meet the challenges of life and develop their capacity for critical analysis of social issues and facilitation of the students for playing key roles in national development. The department is happy to note that its efforts have yielded good results with many of the alumnae occupying responsible positions and everyone passing out of this Department doing full justice to whichever position she occupies. Master of Social work: Now the department of Sociology sees its long cherished dream becoming a reality – the starting of the Master of Social work course. M.S.W is recognized as one of the important professional disciplines of today. Its relevance is very much realized by society – taking into consideration the multifarious problems that people face today-economic, Social and Psychological. Social work is an applied multidisciplinary holistic subject that makes use of Sociology, Psychology, Psychiatry and management studies in analyzing and solving individual, family, communal and social problems. The increase in the diversity and complexity of social problems demands collective and collaborative effort on the part of both the NGOs and the State and both the sectors offer plenty of career opportunities for social workers. Social workers today have a challenging and crucial role in various settings –Rural and Urban communities, Medical and Psychiatric, Industrial, Educational, Rehabilitation and Correctional settings. Objectives of M.S.W: The department of Social Work imparts to the students: The values, attitudes and Philosophy essential for Social Work Practice. The knowledge, skills and techniques to translate the ideas into observable development. The social work education in an innovative way-designing the curriculum according to the present day societal needs. Ways and means of enhancing the self confidence and self esteem so that they can become effective social workers. History: The Department of Sociology was started in the year 1960-61. Vocationalisation of U.G Computer papers were introduced in the year1990. The P.G Department of Social Work was started in the year 2005-2006 - Specialization –Community Development, Medical and Psychiatric Work. Programmes Offered: U.G - B.A. Sociology P.G - Master of Social Work Extra-credit –Psychology of Adjustment Certificate Course-Integrative Psychology Infra Structure Facilities: The department has conducive infrastructure to execute the objectives and vision of the College and the Department. It has well equipped library with updated editions covering all specializations.