St. Mary's College (Autonomous)
Thrissur
Departments/Social Work
Overview
Vision
GROUNDING TO REACH OUT
Mission
TO BE TRANSFORMED TO REACH OUT TO THE MARGINALIZED
History of the Department
The Department of Social Work was established in the year 2014. Social Work Department offers a six semester under graduate degree in social work. Two batches have completed the course and more than 90% of the students have been going for Post Graduation. Three year degree as to help the students to acquire professional attitude a combination of theoretical inputs and practice opportunities spreads over six semesters.
The department of social work offers students to innovative, dynamic and challenging profession of social work. Mainly focusing on imparting knowledge, skills, and attitudes, necessary for the practice of social work professions. We will prepare our graduates with the knowledge, skills, and values to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations and communities in ways that respect, enhance, and support human dignity, is oriented toward strengths-based and relational understandings and practices, and guided by principles of human rights and social justice. The students manifest their progressive competency, they then can spread for and complete the required semesters.
Programme (Courses offered)
Major Programmes
| Sl. No | Name of the Programme | Aided/Self Financing | Duration | Student Strength | Complimentary Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BSW | Self-Financing | 3 YEARS | 140 | 1. Sociology 2. Psychology |
Student Capability Enhancement Programmes
| Sl. No. | Name of the Programme | Type | Duration | Student Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basic Skills in Counseling | Certificate Course | 30 hours | 43 |
| 2 | Soft Skill Development | Skill Enhancement Programme | 30 hours | 41 |
Achievements
Co-curricular & Extra-Curricular
| Name of the student | Rank /Award | Event | Organization | Level | Date/Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manna Thomas Konikkara |
3rd Prize |
18th Sammanwaya Photography Competition | BCM College, Kottayam |
College |
13/04/2021 |
| Ashika Farsana P.A | 3rd Prize | Academic Paper Presentation | BCM College, Kottayam | College | 12/04/2021 |
| Anagha Chandran | First runner up | GEM of St. Mary’s | St.Mary’s college,Thrissur | College | 25/01/2021 |
| Haritha K G | Guinness World Record | Mega Mohiniyattom | SNDP Yogam, Kollam | International | 18/01/2020 |
| Clinta Jose |
SUO/BEST CADET |
Best Cadet Chief Ministers Scholarship |
NATIONAL CADET CORPS ORGANISATION, ST,MARY’S COLLEGE |
STATE | 2020 |
| Theertha Das | First Prize | E-poster making competition connection with Tourism Day | St.Mary’s College, Thrissur | College | 27/09/2020 |
| Clinta Jose | SUO | Participated in Republic Day PM Rally | NCC | National | 26/01/2020 |
| Teena Jose | Speech Competition | St.Mary’s college,Thrissur | District | 24/11/2018 | |
| Susmitha Vasu | Essay writing | Devamatha Public School, Thrissur | State | 26/08/2018 | |
| Hiba Abdhul Latheef | Republic pared selection | Banglore | National | 17/08/2018 |
Placements
| Sl. No. | Name of the student | Batch | Institution | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ANUJA C S | 2016-2019 | Railway Childline | Team Member |
Collaboration/ Linkages
| Name of the Institution | Purpose | Date |
|---|---|---|
| CREERD, Palakkad | Field work | 13/09/2021- 24/10/2021 |
| PARWAS Foundation, Perinthalmanna | Internship | 27/02/2021-31/03/2021 |
| Thekkumkara Grama Panchayth | Field work | 04/01/2020-28/02/2020 |
| Mullamkunathkav Grama Panchayth | Field work | 04/01/2020-28/02/2020 |
| Madakathara Grama Panchayth | Field work | 04/01/2020-28/02/2020 |
| Kolazhi Grama panchyth | Field work | 04/01/2020-28/02/2020 |
| Adat Grama panchayth | Field work | 04/01/2020-28/02/2020 |
| Wayanad Social Srvice Society (WSSS), Mananthavady | Internship | 01/02/2020 – 22/02/2020 |
| Shreyas, Wayanad | Internship | 01/02/2020 – 22/02/2020 |
| HelpAge India, Nadavayal | Internship | 01/02/2020 – 22/02/2020 |
| HelpAge India,Chundale | Internship | 01/02/2020 – 22/02/2020 |
| HelpAge India, Vizhinjam | Internship | 01/02/2020 – 22/02/2020 |
| HelpAge India,Neyyattinkara | Internship | 01/02/2020 – 22/02/2020 |
| District Child Protection Unit (DCPU), Malappuram | Internship | 01/02/2020 – 22/02/2020 |
| Kerala Mahila Samakhya Society(KMSS), Attappady | Internship | 01/02/2020 – 22/02/2020 |
| Kerala Mahila Samakhya Society(KMSS),Nilambur | Internship | 01/02/2020 – 22/02/2020 |
| Centre for Life Skills Learning (CLSL), Nemmara | Internship | 01/02/2020 – 22/02/2020 |
| Ashrayam, Palakkad | Internship | 01/02/2020 – 22/02/2020 |
| People Service Society Palakkad (PSSP ) | Internship | 01/02/2020 – 22/02/2020 |
| Kuriakose Elias Service Society(KESS), Thrissur | Internship | 01/02/2020 – 22/02/2020 |
| Magics, Eranakulam | Internship | 01/02/2020 – 22/02/2020 |
| Peerumed Development Society (PDS), Idukki | Internship | 01/02/2020 – 22/02/2020 |
| Vosard , Idukki | Internship | 01/02/2020 – 22/02/2020 |
| A-TREE, Alappuzha | Internship | 01/02/2020 – 22/02/2020 |
| Kudumbasree | Internship | 19/10/18-30-12/18 |
| Kolazhy Panchayath | Internship | 01/06/2018-30/05-2019 |
| Puthukkad Panchayath | Internship | 19/10/18-30-12/18 |
| Nenmanikara Panchayath | Internship | 19/10/18-30-12/18 |
| Kerala Institute of Local administration | Internship | 04/01/2019-04/02/2019 |
| Ashrayam Rural Development Society | Internship | 04/01/2019-04/02/2019 |
| District Child Protection Unit | Internship | 04/01/2019-04/02/2019 |
| Alfa Pain &Palliative Care | Internship | 04/01/2019-04/02/2019 |
| Reach Swasraya | Internship | 04/01/2019-04/02/2019 |
| Central for Life Skills Learning | Internship | 04/01/2019-04/02/2019 |
| Athma Foundation,Thrissur | Internship | 04/01/2019-04/02/2019 |
Research
Seminar / Workshop/ Conference Conducted
| Sl. No. | Title | Level | Organising | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Inclusion and Exclusion with special reference to the Children with Learning Disability | National | Department of Social Work | 29/06/2019 |
Event Calendar
| Event Title | Type | Resource Person | Event Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Awareness class on Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act- 2005 |
Awareness |
Adv. Biji. R, Legal Counselor,Department of Women and Child Development |
27/03/2023 |
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Observation of International Women’s Day |
Observation |
Smt. Seetha Ravindran, Chairperson, Kunnamkulam Municipality |
08/03/2023 |
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NABARD All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey 2.0 (NAFIS-2.0) |
Survey |
NABARD |
February and March month |
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Online talk on Psycho social approach in Trauma Care |
Webinar |
Dr. Smijo Sebastian, Vice Chairman, ATHMA, My Mind My Care, Thrissur |
20/02/2023 |
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Convention on the Declaration of Rights |
Convention |
Dr. M. P. Antony, President, KAPS, Kerala. | 09/02/2023 |
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Dr. Sr. Rani George Endowment - ‘Changing Faces of Global Feminity’ |
International Seminar |
Mr. Joris Geldhof (Ku Leuven, Belgium) Dr. Kavitha Balakrishnan, Principal, Govt. Fine Arts College, Thrissur Ms. Anuja J, Associate Professor, Department of Political science, Vimala College, Thrissur | 10/01/2023 |
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Observation visit to SanthiBhavan Palliative Hospital, Pallissery, Thrissur |
Observation |
Rev. Fr. Dr. Joy Kuthoor, Chairman, SanthiBhavan Palliative Hospital, Pallissery, Thrissur |
07/01/2023 |
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Awareness Class on HIV – AIDS |
Awareness |
Dr. Smijo Sebastian, Vice Chairman, Athma My Mind My Care, Thrissur | 02/12/2022 |
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| Observation of World AIDS Day | Observation |
Smt. Akshaya K Jayan, Project Coordinator, Suraksha TG Project, Thrissur & Smt. Sreelaksmi Babu, Monitoring and Evaluation Accountant, Suraksha TG Project, Thrissur | 01/12/2022 |
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| Awareness Programme on Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act-2007 | Awareness Programme |
Muhammed Shafique IAS, Hon.Sub Collector, Thrissur & Smt.Bini Sebastian, Technical Assistant to Revenue Divisional Office(RDO), Thrissur Sub division, Department of Social Justice, Thrissur | 23/11/2022 |
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| Diabetes Screening Camp |
Screening Camp |
Dr.Rahul U R, District Programme Manager, Arogyakeralam (Natonal Health Mission), Thrissur & Dr. Sheethal John, Asst. Surgeon, Life Style Disease Clinic, Thrissur. | 17/11/2022 |
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| Workshop on Research Methodology |
Workshop |
Smt. Seema Sunny, HOD, Department of Social Work, St.Thomas’ College (Autonomus), Thrissur. |
07/11/2022 |
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| Interdepartmental Lecture series on ‘Dowry Prohibition Act’ |
Interdepartmental Lecture series |
Ms. Stephy Francis and Ms.Hyma K M |
31/10/2022 |
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| A talk on women Empowerment and Prevention of atrocities |
Invited Talk |
Ms. Sreelakshmi, Counsellor, Sakhi One Stop Center, Irinjalakuda |
29/08/2022 |
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| Talk on, Gender resource centre in Panchayath |
Invited Talk |
Anjana A. A (CWF)Madakkathara Gramapanchayath |
23/10/2021 |
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| ‘The Protection of Children From Sexual Offense' (POSCO ACT) |
Webinar |
Adv. Marry Flinto E.V (LLB) |
22/10/2021 |
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| Old Age Home Visit |
Observation Visit |
Kasturba Memorial Old Age Home, Nedupuzha, Thrissur. | 02/10/2021 |
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| Stress During the Epidemic | Webinar | Ms. Maala Ramanan Counsellor Vanitha Commission,Thrissur | 17/07/2021 | |
| Women and Laws | Webinar | Adv. Shiji Sivaji Vanitha Commission Member, Thrissur | 17/07/2021 | |
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The Attitude of Society Towards Dowry System |
Webinar | Ms. Uma Preman Social Reformer The founder of Santhi Medical Information Centre and Santhi Gramam Attappady | 04/07/2021 | |
| Portrayal of social work in empowering Indian Girl child | Webinar |
Ms. Unnimaya A U Social worker, Kaval Project Department of Women and Child Development Thiruvananthapuram |
24/01/2021 | |
| Introduction to Research Methodology | Workshop | Ms. Asha Shankar,Research Scholar, University of Calicut | 18/01/2021 | |
| Hands that Harvest Gold | Interview |
Mr. Muralidharan Mr. Suni (Farmer) |
22/12/2020 | |
| A Social Worker’s Journey: An Experimental Note from Disability Perspective | Induction Programme |
Mr. Mansoor Ali, Programme Coordinator, Save the Children |
14/11/2020 | |
| Introduction to Social Work | Induction Programme | Ms. Shubitha Menon,Head of the Department, Department of Social Work, Mercy College , Palakkad | 10/11/2020 |
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| A talk on Palliative Care | Webinar | Jyothi Jayan Warrier,Senior Volunteer, Palliative Care Unit, Thrissur | 10/10/2020 | |
| Mental Health of Young Adulthood and Stress Management | Talk | Ms. Rincy Maria(Project Officer, District Mental Health Programme, Kannur) | 10/10/2020 | |
| Social Audit | Online Field Work | Dr. Abey George,Associate Professor,KILA |
05/06/2020 & 15/06/2020 |
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| Gerdatrics’ day observation | Rally, Awareness class | Social Justice department | 08/06/2018 | |
| Observation visit | Childline ,Thrissur | 1st BSW Students | 15/09/2018 | |
| Observation visit | Observation | 1st BSW Students | 13\08\2018 | |
| Observation of children’s day at ZMLP,School ,kolazhy | Observation on children’s day | 1st BSW Students | 14/11/2018 | |
| Pain &Palliative family meet | Family Meet & Class on palliative care | Dr.Radhika | 18/10/2018 | |
| Water Chlorination | Flood relief activity | 2nd BSW Students | 14/09/2018 | |
| Rural camp | Camp | 2nd BSW Students | 14/09/2018 | |
| Seminar on Disaster management | Seminar | Dr.Murali Thumarakudy | 18/09/2018 | |
| Orientation on snehitha | Orientation | Snehitha project coordinator,Thrissur | 09/10/2018 | |
| Learning disability Identification camp | Training programme | Nadathara Panchayath | 02/12/2018 | |
| Association inauguration | Inauguration | Adv.John P .K, District Court Thrissur | 22/12/2018 | |
| ADS meeting | Meeting | Kudumbasree members | 20/10/2018 | |
| Case study of Linkage Loan | Case study | Kudumbasree members | 24/11/2048 | |
| Formation of Kudumbasree | Formation | Kudumbasree members | 27/10/2018 | |
| Vulnerability Mapping | Mapping | Kudumbasree members | 03/10/2018 | |
| Alfa Pain & palliative care day celebrations | Gathering programme | Alfa Pain& Paliative care | 25/10/2016 | |
| Observation of Gediatrics day | Day observation | Social Justice Department ,Thrissur | 14/06/2018 | |
| Karunardram | Food packet | 26/10/2018 | ||
| Capacity Building programme | Training programme | Collaboration with State Youth Welfare Board and Centre for life skills | 19/01/2019 | |
| Medical Camp | Medical camp | Government Homeo Dispensary, Nenmmara ,Vallanghi ,Palakkad | 12/01/2019 | |
| Common summer diseases and preventive ways” in Laloor community hall | Awareness Class | Co-operation Office,Thrissur | 16/03/19 | |
| Snehapoorvam | Observation on Social work day | Christ Villa Inmates | 24/03/2019 | |
| Observation of World day against Child Labour | Street Play | II BSW Students | 12/06/ 2019 | |
| Transgenders Welfare | Awareness Programme | Social Justice Board Members | 10/10/2019 | |
| Talk with Daya Bai | Interaction Session | Daya Bai | 11/12/2019 |
Achievements
Faculty Profile
| 2023-2024 | 2022-2023 | 2021-2022 | 2020-2021 | 2019-2020 | 2018-2019 | 2017-2018 | 2016-2017 | 2015-2016 |