DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY & SOCIAL WORK
Vision and Objectives:
The department of Sociology right from its inception in 1960, has been
striving for the development of integrated personality of the students,
preparation of the students to meet the challenges of life and develop their
capacity for critical analysis of social issues and facilitation of the
students for playing key roles in national development. The department is
happy to note that its efforts have yielded good results with many of the
alumnae occupying responsible positions and everyone passing out of this
Department doing full justice to whichever position she occupies.
Master of Social work:
Now the department of Sociology sees its long cherished dream becoming a
reality – the starting of the Master of Social work course. M.S.W is
recognized as one of the important professional disciplines of today. Its
relevance is very much realized by society – taking into consideration the
multifarious problems that people face today-economic, Social and
Psychological.
Social work is an applied multidisciplinary holistic subject that makes use
of Sociology, Psychology, Psychiatry and management studies in analyzing and
solving individual, family, communal and social problems. The increase in
the diversity and complexity of social problems demands collective and
collaborative effort on the part of both the NGOs and the State and both the
sectors offer plenty of career opportunities for social workers. Social
workers today have a challenging and crucial role in various settings –Rural
and Urban communities, Medical and Psychiatric, Industrial, Educational,
Rehabilitation and Correctional settings.
Objectives of M.S.W:
The department of Social Work imparts to the students:
a) The values, attitudes and Philosophy essential for Social Work Practice.
b) The knowledge, skills and techniques to translate the ideas into
observable development.
c) The social work education in an innovative way-designing the curriculum
according to the present day societal needs.
d) Ways and means of enhancing the self confidence and self esteem so that
they can become effective social workers.
History:
The Department of Sociology was started in the year 1960-61.
Vocationalisation of U.G Computer papers were introduced in the year1990.
The P.G Department of Social Work was started in the year 2005-2006 -
Specialization –Community Development, Medical and Psychiatric Work.
Programmes Offered:
U.G - B.A. Sociology
P.G - Master of Social Work
Extra-credit –Psychology of Adjustment
Certificate Course-Integrative Psychology
Infra Structure Facilities:
The department has conducive infrastructure to execute the objectives and
vision of the College and the Department. It has well equipped library with
updated editions covering all specializations.
Courses Offered: Sociology
Curriculum: Higher Education Oriented Papers:
* Principles of Sociology
* Social Research and Statistics
* Sociological Theories
* Social Psychology
* Psychology of Adjustment
Career Oriented Papers:
* Rural Sociology
* Social Gerontology
* Human Resource Development
* N.G.O Management
* Web Designing.HTML/FLASH
* Visual Basic with Access
* Extension Services by Students- Rejuvenating Juvenile
Delinquents.(Sociology)
Courses Offered: Social Work
Curriculum: Higher Education Oriented Papers:
* Social Work Research and Statistics
* Elements of Indian Society
* Understanding Human Behavior
* Social Policy Planning and Development
* Community Organization and Social Action
* Social Welfare Administration and Social Legislation
Career Oriented Papers:
* Counseling: Theory and Practice
* Rural and Urban Community Development
* N.G.O. Management
* Disaster Prevention and Management
* Disability Prevention and Management
* Mental Health
* Hospital Management
* Social Work Practice in Medical and Psychiatric settings.
Social Work Special Component – Field Work.
Objectives of the Field Work
* To gain practical knowledge
* To orient students towards the rural life and the problems
* To sensitize students about social issues
* To equip them with professional skills
Net Working
NGOs
* Association of Arulagam
* Krishna Development School
* Littles trust
* Family Planning Association of India (FPAI)
* St.Joseph School for Blind
* Balamandiram
Hospitals:
* Christian mission hospital
* Grace kennet hospital
* Rathina hospital
* Anbagam
* Fenn Hospital
* Ram Psychiatric Clinic
* Dheep Psychiatric Clinic
Extension Activity 2007 – 2008
Name of the Organization : Govt. High School, Kumaram
Aim : “Holistic Development of the Students”
Target Group : 9th Standard Students.
Objectives:
* To impart knowledge on Career prospects
* To inculcate the importance of Education to raise Socio – Economic Status.
* To develop Consciousness of self-reliance and Self-Sufficiency.
* To sensitize the values of Health and Hygiene.
* To Prepare the Students for Public examination.
Activities:
* Group Counselling
* Career Guidance
* Remedial Education
* Language Proficiency Classes.
Faculty Profile:
Dr.Mrs.L.Packiam M.A. (Sociology), M.A. (Social work), M.Phil., Ph.D
Reader & HOD-Department of Sociology &Social Work,
Ph.D Awarded - 2003.
Topic: Institutional Care of the Aged in Madurai City.
Years of Experience: 35 years
Area of Interest: Sociological Theories and Social Gerontology.
Ms.K.Kanchan M.A., M.Phil.,
Lecturer (SG),
Years of Experience: 21 years
Area of Interest : Social Research and Indian Social Institutions.
Sr. Fatima Mary M.A.,Ph.D.,
Senior Lecturer,
Submitted Ph.D in 2007.
Topic: Women, Ecology and Religion.
Years of Experience: 12 years
Area of Interest: Social Ecology, Sociological Theories, Sociology of
Religion
Mrs. M.Meenakumari M.A.,MPhil.,Ph.D.,
Lecturer,
Submitted Ph.D in December, 2006.
Topic: “Retirement - Curse or Boon”- A Sociological Analysis of the Retired
Persons.
Years of Experience: 3 years
Area of Interest: Rural Sociology, Social Gerontology and Social Psychology.
Ms.V.Sofia Adaikala Mary M.A., M.Phil., P.G.D.C.A.,
Lecturer,
Area of Interest: Social Gerontology, Women’s Studies, Computer for
Sociology.
Faculty Profile: Social Work
Mrs. S. Mithra M.A., PGDC., PGDPMLL.,M.Phil
Lecturer,
Area of Interest: Social Research and Statistics, Rural Community
Development and Counselling Mrs. K. Andresia Michaeline M.S.W., M.Phil.,
Lecturer,
Area of Interest: Social Work Profession, Counselling and Urban
Community Development.
Mrs. S. Abineya M.S.W., M.Phil.,
Lecturer,
Area of Interest: Psychology and Mental Health,
Psychiatric Social Work
Ms. N. E. Arockia Cynthia M.S.W., M.Sc.,
Lecturer,
Area of Interest: Case Work, Hospital Management and Medical Social Work.
Prominent Alumnae:
Sociology students have been placed in reputed positions in Universities,
Colleges, Banks, NGOs- also as Counsellors ,BPOs etc. The following are the
Prominent Alumnae:
Hemalatha-I.A.S passed 1999.
S.Punitha-Studying final year in J.N.U
S.Ayisha – Pursuing Plus Programme in U.S.A
S.UmaMaheswari- P.G Programme in J.N.U
A.Priyadarshini- P.G Programme in J.N.U
P.Gomathy attend World Youth Day and represented Tamilnadu, AICUF in Cologne
Germany from July 22 to August 22, 2005.
Prominent Alumnae: Social Work
Social work students have been placed in reputed positions
R.Ambiga - Counsellor, Meenakshi Mission Hospital.
M.R.P. Diana - Psychiatric Social Worker, Grace Kennet
P.T.Kalaivani - Psychiatric Social Worker, Shristi
L.Selva Lakshmi - Project Co – ordinator, Good Hope
M.Saravana Kumari - Program Organizer, CORA
A.Sheela - Data Investigator, Good Hope
J.R.Subha - Medical Social Worker, Vadamalaiyan
V.Shanmuga Priya - Psychiatric Social Worker, Banyan
Seminars and Workshop:
Department of Sociology Organised U.G.C Sponsored National Seminar on
“Gender Discrimination in Families” in 2000.
Department of Social Work organized National Seminar on “Marginalized
Groups: Aged and Children” in 2007.
Publications:
Dr.L.Packiam Edited the book- Gender Discrimination in Indian
Families-2007(Proceedings of the National Seminar on Gender Discrimination
in Indian Families).
Dr.L.Packiam - Article “Caring for the Aged emerging Alternatives” as
chapter 17 in - Ageing Indian Perspective-edited by Dr.Mrs.L.Tharabhai.
Dr.L.Packiam - Article“Care of the Elderly in the context of the Changing
Family” in IASSI Quarterly Vol 21 No: 3 & 4, 2003. Sr.Fatima Mary -“Gender
Discrimination in Birth”in the book, Gender Discrimination in Indian
Society, Vol5-11, 2007.
Sr.Fatima Mary – World Trade without Morality Evil Effects of Globalization
on Ecology, Published in the book “Value Crisis on the way out”.
Students Details: Sociology
2005-2008 - 39 students
2006-2009 - 34 students
2007-2010 - 36 students
Social Work
2005-2007 - 21 students
2006-2008 - 15 students
2007-2009 - 23 students
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