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Master of Social Work (MSW) Programme

Master of Social Work (MSW) Programme

Programme Level

Postgraduate

Duration

2 Years | 4 Semesters

Master of Social Work (MSW) Programme

Overview

The Master of Social Work (MSW) programme at SRHU is a comprehensive, skill-oriented postgraduate degree designed to prepare socially responsible, ethically grounded, and professionally competent social work practitioners. The programme follows a Choice Based Credit System (CBCS).

It combines classroom teaching with field exposure, project work, practical training, and continuous internal assessment to ensure holistic development. The curriculum emphasizes professional ethics, social justice, community engagement, research aptitude, and field practice etc.

Students receive structured academic mentoring, continuous evaluation, and hands-on exposure, enabling them to develop strong analytical, intervention, and leadership skills in social and community settings.

Employability

The MSW programme prepares graduates for diverse professional roles in:
  • NGOs and Development Organizations
  • Government Welfare Departments
  • Community Development Projects
  • Healthcare and Hospital Social Work
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Child and Women Welfare Services
  • Rural Development Programs
  • Research and Social Policy Institutions
  • Academic and Training Institutions
The structured assessment system, field practice integration, and research exposure enhance employability across social, healthcare, and development sectors.

Higher Studies Opportunities

Graduates of the MSW programme can pursue:
  • PhD in Social Work
  • PhD in Public Health / Social Policy / Community Development
  • Fellowships in Development Studies and Social Research
  • Advanced research programmes in national and international institutions
The programme provides a strong foundation in research methodology, field-based inquiry, and social policy analysis, enabling smooth transition into doctoral and advanced academic pathways.

Advantage

The MSW programme at SRHU offers:
  • Structured CBCS-based academic flexibility
  • Strong integration of theory and field practice
  • Continuous Internal Assessment (CIA) ensuring academic consistency
  • Project/Dissertation component for research skill development
  • Emphasis on ethical practice and professional accountability
  • Transparent grading and evaluation system
  • Opportunities for interdisciplinary learning
The blend of classroom learning, field exposure, skill enhancement courses, and project work ensures graduates are professionally competent and socially sensitive.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline (preferably BSW, BA in Social Science, or Psychology) from a recognized university, with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks.

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International Endowed Chair Professor

Prof Rakesh Kumar

Prof Rakesh Kumar is the Founder and President of the Breast Cancer in Young Women Foundation (USA), dedicated to vaddressing the distinct issues affecting young women with breast cancer. He also serves as the International Endowed Chair Professor at the Cancer Research Institute of the Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences. Additionally, he holds adjunct professorships at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Virginia Commonwealth University.

Dr Kumar earned his Ph.D. from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1984 and began his research career at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in January 1986. From 1988 to 2017, he held various academic and leadership positions —including faculty member, tenured professor, distinguished professor, endowed chair, department chair, and research leader—at esteemed institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. From 2017 to 2022, he served as the National Chair for Cancer Research for the Government of India and as a distinguished professor, continuing his innovative work in breast cancer research.

With nearly 40 years of research and professional experience, Dr. Kumar has made conceptual contributions to the field of cancer research (h-index 108, citations >50,000). He has authored over 325 peer-reviewed publications, edited or co-edited nine books, and delivered 290 invited lectures worldwide. His work has been featured on the covers of 18 major cancer journals and has been highlighted in institutional research reports of the MD Anderson Cancer Center.

A passionate educator and mentor, Dr. Kumar has guided 67 trainees throughout his career. He serves on the editorial boards of multiple leading cancer journals and has served on the editorial boards of 21 top cancer journals. His global reputation is further demonstrated by his participation in about 100 peer-review panels for cancer research funding in the US and internationally over the past 28 years.

Dr. Kumar's innovative research has earned him numerous prestigious honors, including the Hinkle Society Faculty Award at Penn State University (1994), the Dalla/Fort Worth Living Legend Faculty Achievement Award in Basic Sciences (2004), the Ranbaxy Research Award (2006), and the Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Association of Indian Scientists in Cancer Research (2013), among others. Dr. Kumar's pioneering research continues to have a profound influence on the fields of oncology and breast cancer, opening up new opportunities for biomedical scientists and trainees worldwide.