School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, Mangalore

The School of Social Work is a pioneer post graduate centre for social work education in Karnataka. It is affiliated to the Mangalore University. The Institute is committed to scholarly study and professional practice that promotes individual and institutional change, consistent with the goals of a just and humane society. The School of Social Work is managed by the Institute of Social Service, Karnataka.

The Institute of Social Service, Mangalore saw the light of day on 31st May 1960. The purpose was to establish a School of Social Work, as requested by the then Bishop of Mangalore, Raymond D'mello. The Institute has adopted the words of Tagore " LOVE IS MADE FRUITFUL IN SERVICE " as the college motto, which aptly signifies its aim and purpose, namely the service of GOD in the service of humanity. It strives to contribute to the development of a just, social and economic order.

The focus of the School was on the training of social workers, who would get involved with people and their concerns. With the affiliation of the School, to Mysore University, there was a visible change in the admissions and the curriculum along with the extra-curricular activities of the college which were streamlined.

In 1970, the undergraduate course in liberal arts along with social work optional was introduced. Further development took place after transfer to Mangalore University in 1980, when the school was recognised for doctoral programme in 1983 and for the B.S.W. course in 1984.

The College flourishes on Schumacher's principle that "Small is Beautiful".

Close rapport with the faculty and students exists and is encouraged.

Contact information :

THE PRINCIPAL

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK

ROSHNI NILAYA

Fr. MULLER'S ROAD, MANGALORE-575002. KARNATAKA

Ph: +91-824-435791

E-mail: sswroshni@vasnet.co.in

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