MSW Colleges in Tamilnadu

About the MSW Program

Cheran Arts and Science College, one of the top MSW colleges in Tamilnadu, started the Department of Social Work in 2003. The college offers a 2 year Master of Social Work (MSW) degree to help students become professionals in helping others and building a better society.

This course teaches you how to work with people, support communities, and make real changes in the world.

Why Choose Our MSW Program?

• 20+ years of academic excellence
• Highly experienced faculty
• Practical training in real-world settings
• Affordable fees with quality education
• Placement support for career success

Cheran is known as one of the best arts colleges in Tamilnadu that combines strong academics with values and service learning.

Duration and Structure

Duration

The MSW program is a 2-year postgraduate course. Each year is divided into two semesters, making a total of four semesters.

Specializations Offered

Students can choose from three major areas:

• Human Resource Management (HRM)
• Medical and Psychiatric Social Work
  
• Community Development

These specializations help students gain skills in working with people in hospitals, companies, and rural areas.

Eligibility Criteria

To join the MSW course, you must:

• Have a Bachelor’s degree (3 or 4 years) in any field from a recognized university.
• Have at least 50% marks overall in your degree.
• Backgrounds like B.A., B.Sc., BBA, BCA, or B.S.W. are preferred.

If you’re passionate about helping people and solving problems in society, this course is for you.

Total Number of Seats

The department admits 36 students every year. Limited seats ensure better attention and personal guidance from faculty members.

About Our Department

Our MSW Department has experienced teachers, smart classrooms, fieldwork opportunities, and soft skills training. We also arrange guest lectures, workshops, and industry visits to make learning interesting and practical.

Cheran’s MSW students often get placed in hospitals, NGOs, companies, and even government departments – all thanks to our career support team.

How to Apply?

Interested in joining? Here’s what you need to do:

1. Visit our campus or website
2. Fill out the application form
3. Attach necessary documents
4. Appear for personal interview or entrance (if any)
   

We welcome students who dream of making a difference.

University Curriculum Structure

List of Core Courses

• Introduction to Social Work
• Sociology for Social Work
• Psychology for Social Work
• Social Work with Individuals
• Social work Perspectives for persons with disability
• Social work with groups
• Social Work with Communities
• Social Work Research and Statistics
• Human Rights and Social legislation
• Counselling and Guidance
• Social Welfare Administration and Social Legislation
• Social Entrepreneurship & Corporate Social Responsibility

List of Elective Courses – Human Resource Management

• Labour welfare

• Labour Legislation

• Human Resource Management

• Industrial Relations

• Organization Behaviour

List of Elective Courses – Medical & Psychiatric Social Work

• Community Health and Medical Social Work

• Hospital Administration

• Foundation of Psychiatry –I

• Foundation of Psychiatry –II

• Psychiatric Social Work Practice

List of Elective C ourses – Community Development 

• Rural Community Development

• Urban Community Development

• Welfare of Weaker Section

• Social Development

• Management of Non-Profit Organisation

Field Work / Project / Internship

• Concurrent Field Work – Practical –I
• Concurrent Field Work – Practical – II (Including one week Rural Camp) 
• Concurrent Field Work – Practical –III
• Concurrent Field Work – Practical-IV
• Project Report & Via Voce
• Block Field Work
• SWACHH BHARAT

Career Opportunities After MSW

After completing your MSW from Cheran, you can work in many areas:

• Hospitals and Clinics

• • • As a medical social worker or psychiatric counselor.

• Companies and Corporates

• • • As an HR executive or employee welfare officer.

• NGOs and Government Agencies

• • • As a community organizer, project coordinator, or policy advocate.

• Higher Studies & Research

Students interested in research can pursue a Ph.D. in Social Work, which is set to begin soon at Cheran.