Master of Arts in Social Work (Public Health)
Location: Mumbai
School: School of Social Work - Mumbai Campus
Centre: Centre for Public Health
Intake: 26
Description
The Master of Arts in Social Work in Public Health program addresses the complex dimensions of health within an evolving political, social, and economic landscape. The program equips social work professionals with the skills to analyze and respond to health issues at micro, meso, and macro levels.
Public health social workers are uniquely positioned to intervene at individual, group, community, and policy levels. At the individual level, they engage in preventive, promotive, and restorative practices, providing psychosocial support through counselling and empowerment strategies. At the community level, they design, implement, and manage health initiatives that foster community involvement and engagement with the health system. Their specialized knowledge enables them to develop evidence-based, context-specific, and resource-sensitive interventions, driving social change. Additionally, public health social workers shape policy, advocate for equitable healthcare, and promote universal access to health services.
The Master of Arts in Social Work (Public Health) aims to bridge gaps in India's health workforce by advancing training, research, and policy development within a rights-based framework. The program prepares public health professionals to effectively work with socially, culturally, and economically diverse populations, focusing on vulnerable and disadvantaged groups. It emphasizes leadership development, epidemiology, research, program management, monitoring and evaluation, and effective health advocacy communication. Graduates will be equipped to work across various settings, including clinical and community health spaces, NGOs, research institutions, social movements, and specialized fields such as palliative care, geriatric social work, climate change, and humanitarian emergencies.
Programme Objectives
Programme Outcomes
Semesterwise Courses:
Semester |
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credits |
I |
FC 01 FC 02 |
Foundation Courses |
4 |
SW 01 |
History and Perspectives of Social Work |
2 |
|
SW 02 |
Social Work Practice with Individuals |
2 |
|
SW 03 |
Social Work Practice with Groups |
2 |
|
HMH 1 |
Introduction to Health and Mental Health |
2 |
|
SW 05 |
Research Methods I |
2 |
|
|
FW 01 |
Fieldwork |
6 |
II |
SW 04 |
Community Organisation |
2 |
SW 06 |
Social Welfare Administration |
2 |
|
SW 07 |
Critical Perspectives on Social Work: Introduction to Social Theories |
2 |
|
SW 08 |
Research Methods II |
2 |
|
EF |
Elective Foundation Course (CBCS) |
2 |
|
OE |
Open Elective (CBCS) |
2 |
|
PH 01 |
Community Health: Processes and Practice |
2 |
|
PH 02 |
Health Communication |
2 |
|
IKS 01 |
IKS |
2 |
|
FW 01 |
Fieldwork |
6 |
|
|
SW 01 |
Social Policy, Planning and Programmes |
2 |
III |
IKS 02 |
IKS |
2 |
HMH 02 |
Health and Development |
2 |
|
HMH 03 |
Introduction to Epidemiology |
2 |
|
PH 03 |
Health Policy, Programmes and Legislation |
2 |
|
PH 04 |
Social Action and Advocacy in the Field of Health |
2 |
|
PH 05 |
Health Management and Planning |
2 |
|
|
FW 02 |
Fieldwork |
6 |
IV |
DE 01 |
Disciplinary Elective Course (CBCS) |
2 |
DE 02 |
Disciplinary Elective Course (CBCS) |
2 |
|
PH 06 |
Comparative Study of Health Systems |
2 |
|
FW 02 |
Fieldwork |
6 |
|
RP |
Dissertation/Research Project |
8 |
|
|
|
Total Credits |
84 |
Fee Structure:
Components | PH | ||||
Fees | Sem I | Sem II |
Sem III | Sem IV |
|
FEE | Tuition Fee | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 | 16,000 |
Examination Fee | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | |
CHARGES |
Field Education / Internship / Experiential Learning Charges | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 | 7,000 |
IT Charges | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | |
Library Charges | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | 1,500 | |
Other Charges( ID Card, Convocation & Misc.) * | 2,500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
FUNDS | Students' Competency Fund | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Lab / Studio Fund | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Development Fund | 10,000 | 0 | 10,000 | 0 | |
Students' Union Fund * | 500 | 500 | 500 | 500 | |
Alumni Fund * | 0 | 500 | 0 | 0 | |
Health Care Fund* | 2,000 | 0 | 2,000 | 0 | |
DEPOSITS | Caution Deposits (Refundable at the time of exit from programme on submission of No Dues Certificate) | 10,000 | 0 | ||
Semester wise Course Fee | 52,500 | 28,500 | 40,000 | 28,000 | |
Yearly Fees | 81,000 | 68,000 | |||
Total Course Fee | 1,49,000 | ||||
Institute reserves the right to revise the Fee Structure of programmes if necessary. | |||||
Expenses related to Practicum / Study tour / Rural field work / Urban field work/Winter Institute, if any, will have to be met by the students themselves at the time of the activity. | |||||
No fee concession is available for self-finanaced programmes. |