Established in 2025 within the legacy of Sacred Heart College, the Department of Social Work carries forward a tradition of academic excellence, social commitment, and value based education.
We prepare socially responsible professionals equipped to engage with individuals, families, and communities. Through academic rigour and structured field-based learning, the Department nurtures competence, critical thinking, and a strong ethical foundation in social work practice.

The Sacred Heart Advantage

• Academic Legacy: A department rooted in the longstanding academic tradition of
  one of Kerala’s most respected CMI institutions.
• Field-Based Training: Structured and intensive professional training that bridges
  classroom theory with the realities of practice.
• Expert Mentorship: Guidance from experienced faculty and practitioners deeply
  committed to student development.
• Value-Based Education: A curriculum grounded in the CMI tradition of ethics,
  social responsibility, and service to humanity.
• Placement Support: Dedicated career guidance and placement assistance for a
  confident transition into the profession.

Programmes Offered

BSW Honours — Bachelor of Social Work (Honours)

A foundational undergraduate programme in social work theory, policy, and field practice.

Specialisations:

• Labour Welfare Social Work
• Medical and Psychiatric Social Work

MSW — Master of Social Work

An advanced postgraduate programme for those seeking specialised expertise and leadership in professional social work practice.

Specialisations:

• Medical and Psychiatric Social Work (MPSW)
• Community Development (CD)
• Family and Child Care Welfare (FCW)