Centre for Social Work Studies

The Centre for Social Work Studies(CSWS) has been established in the year 2010 against demands for the introduction of long pending and much needed professional course like Master of Social Work(MSW) in the Dibrugarh University. The Centre aims at producing professional and skillful manpower to accommodate in various public and private sectors of the country. The MSW course is designed to train such personnel to fulfill the demands of the time. The mission of the Centre for Social Work Studies at Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh is emphasis to educate competent and ethical social workers who are prepared to serve as leaders for desired change in a dynamic and diverse society. The Centre transcends boundaries by using pedagogical methods and applied strategies that make learning more accessible. The Centre guides students to create and refine culturally competent, consumer-oriented intervention strategies that enhance personal and organizational well-being and a more just society, particularly for vulnerable and often-forgotten people of all ages.

At present, the Centre is offering Masters Degree in Social Work with two specializations, namely Community Development and Human Resource Management respectively. However, besides these specializations, the Centre also feels the responsibility to provide its services in relation to other relevant specializations of Professional Social Work education like Medical and Psychiatry and Family and Child Welfare.