The MSW Programme at Rajagiri College comprises two aided batches, admitting a total of 60 students each year. Graduates specialize in areas such as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Community Development, Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, and Family and Child Welfare.
Rajagiri’s BSW Programme follows the FYUGP framework in line with the New Education Policy, emphasizing competency-based education to prepare students with industry-relevant skills for a global environment.
The MSW in Clinical Social Work offers extensive skill-based learning that integrates theory and practice, enabling students to effectively engage, assess, intervene, and evaluate clinical interventions. In addition, the Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Social Work and Counselling Practice provides in-depth training in counseling, preparing students for diverse professional settings.
Field Practicum: Over the course of two years (four semesters), students complete more than 1,000 hours of field practicum under the close supervision of faculty advisors. Placements are aligned with their areas of specialization and span diverse settings such as: Rural and urban communities; Schools and hospitals; Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs); Corporate entities and government projects; Social action and advocacy groups.
More than 50% of students participate in the International Exposure Programme annually, collaborating with universities across the USA, Australia, Belgium, France, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Israel, Malaysia, Nepal, and several Middle Eastern countries. This experience enhances their global perspective and professional skills.
Rajagiri’s unique “Live Labs” serve as extension projects of the School of Social Work. These labs provide hands-on experience through various field practicum and volunteering opportunities, with projects sponsored by government initiatives and CSR efforts. Through Live Labs, students apply classroom learning to real-world scenarios, building critical skills for their professional careers.
Rajagiri College has consistently maintained a more than 95% placement rate over the years, with graduates finding roles in diverse sectors. The Department of Social Work emphasizes employability by offering: Employment enhancement training, Mock sessions on Group Discussions, Interviews, and Professional Grooming. The Department follow a finishing school module to ensure students are industry-ready globally. Our graduates of the Social Work Programme are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to excel in a variety of social work environments worldwide.
Placement Process:
1. Placement Pooling
The prospective agencies are pooled into a data base by the placement committee selected for each year which contains student representatives under the guidance of placement cell. The placement brochure is also prepared which contains the details of the candidates
2. Pre placement preparations
The candidates are given pre placement preparatory sessions by eminent resource persons on communication skill, CV Preparation, GD and interview specific skills, self-grooming, subject specific inputs etc
3. Application process
Applications are invited from the students regarding their interests in the sectors as well as settings along with their specific experiences. The detailed CV is collected from the students or they can express third interest on specific placements to placement cell
4. Job offer announcements
The job details/opportunities with details (including the campus interviews) will be publicised to the prospective candidates so that they may apply directly with the concurrence as well as attend the campus interview process.
5. Confirmations
The placement cell will be the link between the employers well as the candidates to facilitate the process which aid in placement of the selected candidates
6. Follow ups
The placement cell also collect the feedback from the employers and document the timely suggestions received so that the suggestions are incorporated in curriculum design and delivery. The placement cell also get in contact with the candidates who need further placement support in their career.
PLACEMENT CELL ACTIVITIES
The Department of Social Work has a placement cell comprising of the coordinator, placement officer and student representatives from final year MSW. It maintains a database of prospective employers for placement opportunities and future communications. The cell also manages campus recruitments and arranges employers visit to the campus to interact with the graduating students and the subsequent recruitment process.The Placement cell organizes and conducts different activities to enhance the placement possibility of the students on a regular basis in each year. The placement cell meets regularly to plan and monitor the various placement activities. The minutes of the meetings are maintained for reference. Some of the activities are listed below:
Contact Organisations and invite them to the campus for recruitment.
Soft skill workshop such as:
Aptitude training.
Personality development and Communication skills training
Special grooming programme in personal education Etiquette
Interview skills & Group discussion trainings
CV preparation
Technical sessions by experts and in-house faculty
In addition, the cell arranges career counselling talks by experts in industry, academia and the Rajagiri Alumni.
Alumni Testimony
Reshma Sisil Thomas MSW (2021-23)
Receiving the admission offer letter from Rajagiri is one of the proudest moments of my life. The two years of the MSW course have enabled and empowered me to practice in an international setting. Each field experience under the guidance of eminent faculty members served as an opportunity to enhance my skills and knowledge. The solid foundation offered at Rajagiri equipped me to obtain U.S. social work licensure within a few months of graduation, facilitating employment as a social worker at Richmond State Supported Living center, Texas Health and Human Services Commission, United States of America, with a salary package of 37 LPA. Course recognition by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) expedited the process. Overflowing with gratitude, I am committed to exceeding social work practice expectations and contributing to Rajagiri's legacy with dedication and professionalism
