Mangalore, India

Academics

Roshni Nilaya School of Social Work

Roshni Nilaya was established as the Institute of Social Service by the Daughters of the Heart of Mary in 1960, offering a diploma in Social Work. It first began offering master’s courses in social work (MSW) in 1967 and bachelor’s courses in social work (BSW) in 1984.

Course Information

Roshni Nilaya has the highest possible accreditation from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) of India and is affiliated with Mangalore University. Total student enrollment is about 430 students.

As a BCA student at in Mangalore, take a 6-credit social work field placement course supervised by an MSW or PhD in social work. This allows for hands-on social work with local populations at a network of locations including:

  • HIV activist organizations
  • NGOs
  • counseling centers
  • children's rights groups
  • women's rights groups
  • farmers
  • organic food programs
  • Childline Nodal, a government-supported organization dedicated to helping abused children, has its office on the Roshni Nilaya campus. This organization is an excellent resource for social work students interested in working with children.

In addition to 14 hours per week of field experience, Roshni Nilaya offers a range of social work courses.

All students will take the following courses:

  • Indian Social Problems 
    This course will introduce you to various social problems confronting Indian society.  You will analyse the causes and consequences social problems and explore the various rehabilitative services for the victims of social ills and addictions by highlighting the role of the social worker.
  • Fieldwork

You will choose two of the following courses:

  • Working in Communities
    Students will learn concepts related to development, underdevelopment and their interrelationships.  You will analyze problems, identify causes, and implications in relation to the individual, family, and society.  Students will also learn the roles that government and non-governmental organizations play.
  • Health Care
    Students will develop an understanding of the health situation in India and the holistic concept of health.
  • Non-Formal Education
  • Weaker Sections of Indian Society
    Students will learn to assess the Governmental and Non Governmental strategies used for the development of Weaker Sections.   In addition, students will develop sensitivity to the problems of social inequality and injustice and commitment to work for the development of weaker sections.
  • Language Tutorials
    You will be taking some tutorials in Kannada, primarily spoken, though you will will learn some script as well.  You will have the option for more intensive tutorials if you choose.

The Roshni Nilaya campus has an audio-visual room and a computer lab with nearly 40 computers. Classrooms hold up to 30 students and provide an excellent and intimate environment for group work and teacher-student interaction. All class buildings are within close proximity to each other and there is a small cafeteria on campus that provides meals to students. Badminton and volleyball courts offer students opportunities for physical activity.

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