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The Department of Social Work strives to nurture ethical, socially responsive and competent professionals with the capability to address complex social challenges at local, national and global levels. The MSW programme offered by the department integrates robust theoretical foundations with immersive field learning, ensuring the necessary values, skills, and knowledge paramount to practising professional social work. The three specialisations offered as part of the programme are Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, Human Resource Development and Social Development.
The MSW programme is characterised by learner-centred pedagogy, experienced faculty with academic and field expertise, and structured fieldwork training in collaboration with NGOs, hospitals, government agencies, community-based organisations, and industries. Research competence, participatory approaches, rights-based practice and evidence-based interventions are the hallmarks of the programme. The curriculum is also aligned with emerging social issues, ranging from migration to environmental sustainability. The department equips students with critical thinking, leadership and other practical competencies for impactful careers in social services, the development sector, research, policy advocacy, and allied professional domains.
Robust theoretical foundations integrated with immersive fieldwork in NGOs, hospitals, government agencies and industries.
Medical and Psychiatric Social Work, Human Resource Development, and Social Development — aligned with emerging social issues.
Research competence, participatory approaches, rights-based practice and evidence-based interventions for impactful careers.
Postgraduate and doctoral pathways in professional social work practice.
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Head, Department of Social Work
Welcome to the Department of Social Work at Kristu Jayanti (Deemed to be) University, Bengaluru. Social work is a profound commitment to human dignity, justice and lasting change. The Department cultivates compassionate leadership that listens with empathy, acts with integrity, and stands in solidarity with communities seeking wellbeing. Our programme combines rigorous theory with meaningful practice through the Social Work Lab, concurrent placements, rural immersion camps and partnerships across urban, corporate and healthcare settings.
True to the “KJU Way,” we emphasise holistic growth—ethical clarity, resilience, reflective practice and a spirit of service. Our experienced faculty offer mentorship that encourages critical inquiry, purposeful research, and evidence-based practice. Contemporary methods such as data analytics and alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals strengthen the impact of our interventions.
We remain steadfast in our commitment to empowering lives, transforming society, and upholding the dignity of every person. At Kristu Jayanti, Social Work is not merely taught—it is lived.
Ethical, socially responsive professionals prepared for complex social challenges.
Medical & Psychiatric Social Work, Human Resource Development, and Community Social Development.
Supervised field practicum in hospitals, NGOs, CBOs, corporate HR and government departments.
Immersive rural camps for participatory rural appraisal, community needs assessment and intervention.
Dissertation research, data-driven policy advocacy, rights-based interventions and academic publications.
Annual social work fest 'KHOJ', mental health rallies, disaster relief drives and community campaigns.
Collaborations with international development organisations, national NGOs and premier hospital networks.
NGOs, hospitals, government agencies, corporates and development organisations that engage our graduates.
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Hear from our graduates about their transformative social work journey.
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MSW (2010–2012)
"My journey as part of the 2010–2012 Master of Social Work batch remains one of the most cherished phases of my life. Those two years were about discovering my passion and shaping my professional identity through theory and hands-on field experience. Community visits, block placements and fieldwork deepened my understanding of social realities. The confidence, skills and values I gained have played a crucial role in shaping my career with clarity and purpose."
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MSW (2009–2011)
"Studying at Kristu Jayanti College has been one of the best decisions of my life. The college provided an environment that encouraged self-expression, learning and personal growth. The faculty consistently placed their trust in us, which motivated us to perform at our best. Whatever I am today is largely because of the strong foundation laid by Kristu Jayanti College and its committed faculty members."