College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan Mumbai

Overview:

College of Social Work Nirmala Niketan Mumbai is a Catholic minority institution founded in 1955 by The Daughters of the Heart of Mary. It is dedicated to building a new social order based on human dignity and social justice, with a focus on serving vulnerable and exploited groups. The college offers a wide range of academic programs in social work education, including Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), Master of Social Work (MSW), and Doctoral Programme in Social Work. It also provides various add-on courses and short-term programs.

Services Offered:

The college offers a variety of services to its students, including:

Student Life and Campus Experience:

The college provides a vibrant campus experience with opportunities for student engagement through various committees, clubs, and activities. Students can participate in research projects, field action projects, and workshops. The college also offers counselling services and disability support for students.

Key Reasons to Study There:

Academic Programs:

The college offers a comprehensive range of academic programs in social work education, including:

• Regular Programs:

  • Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Doctoral Programme in Social Work

• Add-on Courses:

  • Social Entrepreneurship
  • Art Based Therapy
  • Media Skills
  • Basic Skills in Research for field practitioners

• Short Term Programs/Courses:

  • Diploma in Social Work
  • Certificate Course in law and Social Work
  • Certificate Course in Peace Education
  • Certificate in Social Work for Para Professionals (Youth)
  • Certificate in Social Work for Senior Citizens
  • Certificate in Management of Non-Profit Organizations (NPOs)
  • Certificate in Basic Skills in Counselling
  • P.G. Diploma. in Therapeutic Counselling
  • P.G. Diploma. in Research Methodology
  • P.G. Diploma. in Child Rights and Child Protection
  • P.G. Diploma in Inter Religious Dialogue and Water for Sustainable Development
  • P.G Diploma in Corporate Social Responsibility.

Other:

The college has a strong commitment to social innovation and entrepreneurship, with the establishment of the Nirmiti Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The college also has a dedicated field action project team that works on various projects addressing the needs of marginalized communities.