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Master of Social Work

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THE CENTER FOR GENDER EQUALITY & WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT

The Center for Gender Equality and Wom-

en’s Empowerment at Amrita Vishwa Vidyap-

eetham is a research focused academic center

for promoting gender equality and fostering

women’s empowerment with a special focus

on technology and other innovative methods.

This center offers diverse courses on key fo-

cus areas, pilot radical ideas, and collaborate

with leading universities and institutions to

advance the initiatives. The center acts as a

major resource center for the implementa-

tion of various development projects under-

taken by Amrita University and it’s parent or-

ganization, MA Math.

The Center for Gender Equality and Women’s

Empowerment is a crossroads of research

and action, focused on creating an institu-

tional home and an intellectual community to

develop and share knowledge about women

and gender through an analysis of texts, so-

cial and cultural practices, and social institu-

tions in India, and globally.


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UNESCO CHAIR ON GENDER EQUALITY

In the fall of 2016: Amrita Vishwa Vidyap-

eetham and UNESCO inaugurated India’s first

ever Chair on Gender Equality and Women

Empowerment. The UNESCO Chair will fur-

ther the goals of the Center for Gender Equali-

ty and Women’s Empowerment, and promote

international, inter-university cooperation

and networking to enhance institutional ca-

pacities and collaborative work.

United NationsEducational, Scienti�c and

Cultural Organization

UNESCO Chair inGender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (India)


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OUR CHANCELLOR

A renowned humanitarian leader and spiritual

teacher, Sri Mata Amritanandamayi Devi is the

guiding light of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham.

Amma’s concept of education, stress on re-

search and commitment to instilling universal

values have come together to shape Amrita

University into an institution where the lat-

est advancements and discoveries combine

with compassion and service-mindedness.

As Mata Amritanandamayi Devi said in 2010

when the State University of New York hon-

ored her with an honorary Doctorate in Hu-

mane Letters: “It is Amma’s prayer that we

develop the expansive-mindedness to em-

brace both scientific knowledge and spiritual

wisdom. We can no longer afford to see these

two streams of knowledge as flowing in op-

posite directions. In truth, they complement

one another. If we merge these streams, we

will find that we are able to create a mighty

river—a river whose waters can remove suf-

fering and spread life to all of humanity.”

Aside from serving as the Chancellor of Am-

rita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Mata Amritanan-

damayi Devi also runs the vast humanitarian

mission known as the Mata Amritanandamayi

Math, the headquarters of which is home to

one of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham’s five

campuses. A world-renowned institution,

the Mata Amritanandamayi Math has built

more than 45,000 homes for the homeless

poor throughout India, is currently providing

scholarships for more than 46,000 impover-

ished children, and has helped more than one

lakh poverty-stricken women form self-help

groups, and much more.

Mata Amritanandamayi Devi is also a spiritual

guide and teacher to millions throughout the

world, giving people through her teachings

and emotional support the strength to face

the challenges of life with peace and men-

tal equanimity. Her days are spent receiving

thousands, placing men, women and children

on her shoulder, addressing their concerns

and instilling in them the confidence and in-

ner strength to move forward in life. In this

manner, more than 34 million people have

come to Amma for her darshan.


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MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK (M. S. W.)

The Amrita MSW is a two-year full-time res-

idential program which requires high levels

of concentration, long hours of work and sus-

tained commitment from students. Its cred-

it-based system allows tremendous flexibility

in matters of course design, curricula, time-

frame, teaching and learning methodologies,

and evaluation procedures.

The curriculum is on par with that of the best

international institutions in the field of Social

Work, while taking into account the specific

requirements of the Social Work profession in

the Indian context. The MSW program main-

tains a healthy balance between classroom

sessions and field practice.

Students are involved in field work with se-

lected agencies, both concurrent with aca-

demic courses and separately in blocks. In

the fourth semester, students are required

to do a ten-week research project with a so-

cial service organization in their area of spe-

cialization. This gives them exposure to the

functioning of social service organizations,

familiarizes them with their future roles in

the profession and teaches them to do field-

based research projects and create research

reports and presentations.

MSW students also provide counseling servic-

es for local people with psycho/social/emo-

tional problems and have developed several


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grant proposals. The MSW Student Associ-

ation works to raise awareness of human

needs in this era of technology. It frequently

displays wall posters on current social issues,

problems and needs, to inform and educate

students and the public. Students also con-

duct seminars and workshops on Drugs and

Alcohol Abuse, Suicide Prevention and Crisis

Management. MSW students are also active

in Amrita’s diverse cultural and spiritual activ-

ities.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham has been in a

long standing cooperation with foreign uni-

versities, organizations and related institu-

tions.International partnerships involve pro-

grams in education and research suited to

national as well as international development.

These innovative programs prepare students

to become advocates for social equality and

social justice.


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FIELD WORK OPPORTUNITIES

National Level• NIMHANS, Bangalore • Swami Vivekananda Youth Movement, Mysore

• Narayana Hrudayalaya Medical Centre, Bangalore • St. Johns Medical College, Banga-

lore • SCARF(schizophrenia Research Foundation), Chennai

• Coimbatore Cancer Foundation (GKNM) Hospital, Coimbatore

• SRM, Chennai • Chaitanya Hospital, Mumbai • Bedrock , Nagapattanam

• Baniyan, Chennai • SION Hospital, Mumbai • Hand in Hand, Kanchipuram

• DHAN foundation, Madurai • World Wide Fund • Key stone foundation, Ooty •

ACCORD,Goodalur • UNNATHI, Ahemadabad • St.Johns Hospital, Bangalore • CRY,

Bangalore • MYRADA , Mysore • Tambarum Trust, Chennai

State level• Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi • DCPU, Kollam • Amala Institute of Medical

Science, Thrissur • Little Flower Hospital and Research Centre, Angamaly • Kusumagiri

Mental Health Centre, Kakkanad • Govt Children’s home & Old age home, Kollam

• Quilon Social Service, Kollam • KRDA Sureksha Project, Vallikeezhu • I C D S &

Panchayat institutions • Mahila Mandir, Kolam • Dr. Nair’s hospital Kollam • SoS Village,

Aluva & Thrissur • Mental Health Action Trust, Kozikode • VRC, Malapuram • Sahayi Trust

Thiruvananthapuram • Rasta, Wayanad • Pariyaram Medical College, Kannur • Alzheimer’s

related disorders society of India, Kochi • Medical Mission Hospital, Kollenchery • Kerala

Rural Development Agency, Kollam • Manovikas , Sasthamkotta


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HIGHLIGHTS OF AMRITA MSW PROGRAM

STRUCTURE OF MSW PROGRAM

COLLABORATIONS & RECRUITERS

International Level

EXPOSURE TO UNESCO, UNDEF AND UNICEF FUNDED

PROGRAMS

MULTI-DISCIPLINARY FIELD ACTION PROJECTS THROUGH

LIVE-IN-LABS

PLACEMENT & TRAINING IN SOCIAL WORK RELATED

PROJECTS & PROGRAMS OF MA MATH

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE

OPPORTUNITIES

INTERNATIONAL PHD FELLOWSHIPS &

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

1 Theory classes Duration : 2 years

Level : Post Graduate

Type : Degree

Eligibility : Graduation in any

disciple

2 Field Work (Concurrent & Internship)

3 Research projects & Publication

4 Block placements

• UNESCO • UNDEF • UNICEF • Central School Dubai


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• Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi • Hornbill foundation, Athirapally

• Sree chitra Trinal institute for science and technology, Thiruvanandapuram

• Dr. Nair’s Hospital, Kollam • District Mental Health Unit, Kollam

• Harrisons Malayalam Ltd., Kochi • People Pro Trainers and Consultants Pvt Ltd, Kakkanad

• Reach Out, Thrissur • Ashoka Trust for Research Ecology and the Environment (ATREE)

• District Child Protection Unit (DCPU) Kollam & Palakad

• Kerala coconut development board, Thiruvananthapuram

• Qulion Social Service Society, Kollam • Divya Hridaya Ashram,Kollam

• Balashram Ramakrishna Math, Alappuzha • Central School, Kollam

• Nirbhaya Cell, Thiruvananthapuram • Kudumbasree project, Thiruvananthapuram

• KSACS , Kannur • VRC, Malapuram • SOS village project , Eranakulam

• Munnar,Wildlife sanctuary • Swedesi Science Movement, Eranakulam

• Institute of Disaster Management, Thiruvananthapuram

• Prerana, Mumbai • Prajwala, Telegana • Azim Premiji foundation, Pondichery

• Hand in hand Chennai • The Richmond Fellowship Society, Bangalore

• NIMHANS, Bangalore • Smile foundation, Bangalore • BEDROC, Nagapattanam

• TISS project , Kollam • Green Peace foundation, Hyderabad

National Level

State level


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MSW - EXTENSION ACTIVITIES

• Rural/Tribal Camp

• PLA camps

• Study tour

• Observation visit in field agencies

• Leadership training program for coconut producers society in collaboration with coconut de-velopment board

• Live in labs projects in AServe villages

• Employment engagement survey in collaboration with Harrison Malayalam Ltd

• Amala bharatham campaign in Sabarimala

• Observation of important days

• International Day for Disaster Reduction Street play shows in collaboration with Kerala State Disaster

• Management Authority

• Awareness program on personal hygiene

• Anti alcohol campaigning

• Life skill education in schools

• Medical camps in elderly homes

• Blood donation camps

• Green initiatives in schools & panchayat


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• Lay Counseling training in MAM Trivandrum

• Exam Stress management class in schools

• Habitat study in perumbalam island

• Mangroove visits

• Plastic free campaign

• Faculty development program for Amrita Hostel wardens

• Field action project on monitoring the implementation of Right to Education Act.

• Street vendors survey in collaboration with kollam municipality

• Aranmula Heritage village Protection Action council


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MSW - ENRICHMENT PROGRAMMES

• International conference on Mental health (Buffalo University)

• International colloquium on Social welfare programs (Indo- Swedish Collaboration)

• International colloquium on Mental health policies ( St.Ambrose University,USA)

• Intercampus workshop on Indian Constitution & Social Legislation,

• Intercampus workshop on Public Health

• Intercampus workshop on Psycho social Care in disaster Management

• Certificate course in Research methodology

• Certificate course in child protection & child rights

• Workshop on Disaster management

• Workshop on Tribal affairs

• Workshop on Biodiversity and social science

• Workshop on documentary & short film festival

• Workshop on Child rights

• Workshop on Life Skill Education

• Workshop on communicating to communities ( Role of folk media for development commu-nication)

• National Seminar on Genetically Modified Crops

• Yoga & Meditation camps


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• Guidance and Counseling Services

• Program development training

• Workshop on Street Theatre

• ToT on social entrepreneurship

• Participatory Rural Appraisal

• Social Audit

• Gender Sensitivity

• Web page designing

• Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS)

• Fundamentals of Computer and MS office

• Music Therapy

• ToT on Life skills Education

• Seminar series

• International & national Conference

• Invited talk by international faculty

• Student & Alumni Meets

• Alumni Association- ASWAAS


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Phone: 18004259909

LAST DATE TO SUBMITJune 30th

ADMISSION 2019The UNESCO Chair for Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment Announces 2019 Admissions

for the multi-disciplinary, Global programme.

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