The Department of Social Work takes immense pride in its longstanding service to society and marginalized communities. Our faculty members and students share a unified commitment to advancing social justice and equality through impactful teaching, evidence-based research, and deeply meaningful partnerships with community organizations. The department is dedicated to producing outstanding educators and researchers and driving positive social change.
The department currently offers three dynamic programmes designed to address the complex needs of modern society: B.A. (H) Sociology, M.A. Sociology, and Master of Social Work (MSW). Our programmes empower students to focus their education on key areas of personal and professional interest. The learning journey begins with systematic classroom instruction and actively transitions into the community. Under the close supervision of experienced practitioners, students engage in hands-on fieldwork that translates theoretical frameworks into real-world social action. The MSW programme specifically integrates critical, structural, and social-relational perspectives with advanced professional expertise. This ensures that our graduates enter the job market equipped with specialized, evidence-based knowledge.
Director : Dr Amit Kumar
Associate Directors : Dr. Priyanka Shukla.
Assistant Directors : Dr. Manas Upadhyay, Dr. Pooja Singh, Ms. Bushra Barkati
About The Department
Established in 2004 with the vision to foster academic excellence and holistic student development, the department has continuously evolved to meet the dynamic demands of modern higher education. Over the past two decades, it has transformed into a vibrant centre for interdisciplinary learning, dedicated to bridging the gap between rigorous theoretical frameworks and real-world practical applications. The department remains steadfast in its commitment to nurturing innovative leaders who are well-equipped to drive meaningful societal change and contribute seamlessly to broader national transformation. The department also offers Ph.D. in Sociology and Social Work, focusing on advanced research in structural inequalities, community development, and evidence-based social interventions. The doctoral programmes empower scholars to investigate the complex challenges faced by marginalized populations, aiming to produce high-calibre researchers and educators who can drive meaningful advocacy and advance social justice.
Department Contact
Dr. Kiran Jha
Director
School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University
Kanpur - 208024, Uttar Pradesh
Email: kiranjha@csjmu.ac.in
For latest fee structure, please download Fee Structure
Note : 200/- towards library fee will be added in the programme fee.
Focusing on the latest knowledge dissemination, application, integration and creation by enriching the five senses of the students. Developing a new genre of Development professionals, driven by timeless human values, equipped with the best of knowledge and skills and committed to serve all types of people and nature with love, trust, tolerance, humility.
Exploring the frontiers of scientific Development Professional thought extending it further for the service of humanity. Cherishing, uploading, nurturing and living by the best of the social values. Learning to listen to people with deep understanding and sensitivity.
At present the development sector is largely controlled and managed by the welfare or Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)–who are doing the pioneer work towards the overall development of the society. A person with a degree (preferably a Master degree) in Social Work is highly preferred in developmental agencies and NGOs. In other words, it can be said that NGO sectors as well as the development sectors are being dominated by the professional social workers. As far as the salary of a professional social worker in development sector (in India) is concerned – it varies from organization to organization. Percentage of marks in M.S.W hardly matters in recruitment-process of development sector; 50% to 55% marks in M.S.W is enough to get a good job in a reputed organization. What does matter – is relevant working experiences, possession of suitable technical skills of project management, sound knowledge managing NGO administration.
It responds to crises and emergencies as well as to everyday personal and social problems. Social Work utilizes a variety of skills, techniques, and activities consistent with its holistic focus on persons and their environments. Social Work interventions range from primarily person-focused psychosocial processes to involvement in social policy, planning and development. These include counseling, clinical social, social work, group work, social pedagogical work, and family treatment and therapy as well as efforts to help people obtain services and resources in the community. Interventions also include agency administration, community organization and engaging in social and political action to impact social policy and economic development.
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