{"id":3811,"date":"2019-08-06T11:07:26","date_gmt":"2019-08-06T05:37:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/?p=3811"},"modified":"2020-04-03T10:55:58","modified_gmt":"2020-04-03T05:25:58","slug":"5-courses-that-help-you-uplift-society-through-social-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.univariety.com\/blog\/5-courses-that-help-you-uplift-society-through-social-work\/","title":{"rendered":"5 courses that help you uplift society through social work"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you conscious of the needs of different communities? Are you the kind that will go the extra mile to understand and respond to those needs? Then you need a course that can develop the right skills in you to engage with people, a course that can armor you with the ability to find solutions to problems that stand in the way of social development.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

We need more people like you to get out there and make a difference. And the right course can prepare you to do just that. Now, there\u2019s no need to worry about searching through heaps of online information and articles to decide which course is appropriate for you. <\/span><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve rounded up 5 courses in India that offer all that you\u2019re looking for and more!<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Degree: B.A. (Hons.) in Social Work, with specialization in Rural Development<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Institution: Tata Institute of Social Sciences<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n

    Brief description: <\/b>Aimed at cultivating the right competencies, this program is designed to make students understand how to plan and execute a development program<\/a><\/strong> for the rural pockets of the country. You will also learn how to measure the outcomes and results of your efforts too.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

    Fun fact: <\/b>Is Medha Patkar your inspiration, role model and hero of social activism? Then you and she will eventually share the same alma mater because Medha Patkar completed her master’s degree in social work from Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS)<\/strong>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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      Degree: Bachelor’s Degree In Social Work<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Institution: Roda Mistry College of Social Work & Research Centre<\/strong><\/p>\n

      Brief description: <\/b>Take your tireless hope and hardworking nature with you if you go on to pursue this course. By the end of three years, you will be able to critically understand psychological and social problems and devise ways to mitigate them.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

      Fun fact: <\/b>In 2001, the college was renamed after Late. Smt.Roda Mistry, who was not only the founder of the college, not only a politician and a Member of Parliament, but she was also a welfare worker who initiated this college to fill the gaps in the country\u2019s social welfare, with regards to trained and educated talen<\/span>t.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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        Degree: Post Graduate Programme in Rural Management<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        Institution: Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

        Brief description: <\/b>When you take up this course, you\u2019re in for some quality learning and hands-on experience. At the end of two years, you will lay the next footsteps of your life in rural cooperatives and organizations that focus largely on development.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

        Fun fact: <\/b>Can you think of anything common between the Father of White Revolution in India, the brain behind AMUL, and the Founder of IRMA? Well, EVERYTHING is common! Because it\u2019s one man, Dr. Verghese Kurien, who\u2019s behind all three.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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          Degree: Post Graduate Diploma in Management of Non-Governmental Organisations<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Institution: Jamia Millia Islamia<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          Brief description: <\/b>This course is designed to mold you into a well-rounded individual, who is capable of being empathetic and approachable. It\u2019s the right blend of attributes to help those who deserve it.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

          Fun fact:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

          If you\u2019re also a sports-lover, know that Jamia Millia Islamia has produced a large number of international players, including Virendra Sehwag and four captains of the Indian hockey team. Their list of renowned alumni includes Barkha Dutt, Kiran Rao, and Kabir Khan as well.<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Degree: MA in Social Entrepreneurship<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Institution: Madras School of Social Work (MSSW)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

            Brief description: <\/b>The two years you spend here will inculcate the right attitude in you to be the makers of change. The proficiencies you pick up at MSSW will help you overcome the challenges of this field.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

            Fun fact:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

            At a time when there were only three institutes for social work in the country, all of which were situated in the northern half of India, Mrs. Mary Clubwala Jadhav envisioned MSSW to meet the educational needs of those in the southern region who wished to take up social work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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            Virtual Internship Program<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

            With the outbreak of COVID-19 and lockdown across the country, we hope you’re home and safe! Spare two hours from your routine and take this fun online internship! Virtual Internship Program is an interesting and online immersive program that allows you to experience 18 different professions, solve their tasks and understand their world. Science, Architecture, Fashion, Law, Accounts and more \u2013 there are 18 career options for you to explore.<\/span><\/p>\n

            The pandemic might have changed a lot of your plans, but that leaves you with extra time to prepare for them. Spend your time wisely to make sure you have a bright future<\/span><\/p>\n

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