Sociology and Social Work
13/04/2023 2024-10-08 11:21Sociology and Social Work
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK
VISION
- To be a Nucleus for Social Transformation to create a society with Equality, Justice and Peace.
Mission
- To Promote Scientific Understanding of Social Life.
- To Educate, Enhance Social Consciousness and Social Values to Empower the Marginalized.
- To Foster the needs of Vulnerable Communities through Inclusion and Collaboration towards.
PROGRAMMES & COURSES OFFERED
| S. No. | Programmes & Courses | Year of Affiliation / Commencement |
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1. |
B.A. Sociology |
1960 – 1961 |
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B.A. Sociology with Computer Applications (Change in Nomenclature) |
2009 – 2010 |
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B.A. Sociology |
2024 – 2025 |
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2. |
M.S.W. (Master of Social Work) |
2005 – 2006 |
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3. |
UGC sponsored Certificate Course in Introduction to NGO Management |
2012 – 2013 |
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4. |
UGC Sponsored Diploma Course in NGO Management |
2013 – 2014 |
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5. |
UGC sponsored Advanced Diploma Course in Management of Developmental Organization |
2014 – 2015 |
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6. |
Value Added Course in Introduction to N.G.O. Management |
2018 Onwards
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CURRICULUM
Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)
Course Outcomes (CO)
Syllabus
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU)
“Shant Manas” – Non Governmental Organisation, Madurai
- To explore the application of various skills of the students during the course of their study and to help them to promote Positive Mental Health by working in close partnership with families and local communities.
- Create opportunities for the students to take up their career in the development sector by exposing them to be skilled in handling Positive Mental Health.
FACULTY
| 1. | Dr. M. Meenakumari, M.A., M.A., M.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. NET, SLET, SET. – F05SO004 Associate Professor |
| 2. | Ms. V. Sofia Adaikala Mary, M.A., M.Phil., PGDCA., PGDHRM., DCA, SET, (Ph.D). – F06SO004 Assistant Professor & Head |
| 3. | Dr. M. Suganya, M.A., M.Phil. Ph.D., NET. – F14SO001 Assistant Professor |
| 4. | Dr. K. Saritha, M.A., M.Phil., NET-JRF, Ph.D., PGDHRM. – F17SO003 Assistant Professor |
| 5. | Dr. P. Jacintha Josephine Julie, M.S.W., M.Sc., M.Phil., PGDC, SET, Ph.D. – C16SO001 Assistant Professor |
| 6. | Dr. T. Geetha, M.S.W., M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., PGDCA. – C17SO002 Assistant Professor |
| 7. | Ms. P. Mythili Devi, M.S.W., M.Phil., NET. – C24SO001 Assistant Professor |
ASSOCIATION / CLUB
Name : SOCIAS Association (Students Organization for Collective Integration of Affirmative Society)
Objectives :
- To bring together all budding sociologist in and around Madurai.
- To develop their leadership and organizational qualities.
Activities :
- Organizing Inter-Collegiate programmes such as Workshop / Seminar / Competitions focused on challenging and upcoming issues relevant to the context
- Arranging Guest Lectures.
SEMINARS / WORKSHOPS / CONFERENCES / SYMPOSIUMS / EXHIBITIONS ORGANIZED
| S.No. | Title of the Programme | Sponsored By | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
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1. |
National Seminar on “Gender Discrimination in Indian Families” |
UGC |
Aug. 03 & 04, 2000 |
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2. |
National Seminar on “Marginalized Groups: Aged and Children” – MSW |
Autonomy Grant |
Jan. 03 & 04, 2007 |
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3. |
State Level Seminar on “Career Prospects in Sociology” |
Autonomy Grant
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Mar. 06, 2008 |
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4. |
National Seminar on “Human Rights: A Move Towards Societal Equity” |
UGC |
July 10 & 11, 2008 |
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5. |
State Level Seminar on “Social Work Profession” – MSW |
Autonomy Grant |
Mar. 18, 2009 |
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6. |
International Conference on “Environmental Sustainability – Challenges and Strategies“ |
Autonomy Grant |
Feb. 17 & 18, 2011 |
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7. |
Seminar on “Women Development” – MSW |
Autonomy Grant |
Mar. 08, 2011 |
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8. |
National Seminar on “Prime Social Issues and Emerging Trends in India” jointly organized with the Dept. of History |
ICSSR |
Feb. 17 & 18, 2012 |
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9. |
National Seminar on “Women: The Power of Nation” jointly organized with MSW |
Autonomy Grant |
Mar. 08, 2013 |
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10. |
International Seminar on “Education in India: Changes and Challenges” jointly organized with Raj College of Education, Vergal NGO & The Madura College |
– |
Apr. 13, 2013 |
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11. |
National Conference on “Women’s Education in Indian Society: Need for New perspective” |
– |
Oct. 26, 2013 |
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12. |
International Symposium on “Cultural Trends of the Twenty First Century in the US” jointly organized with the Dept. of History |
Autonomy Grant |
Jan. 18, 2014 |
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13. |
National Conference on “Recent Trends in Feminism: A Tool for Social Reform” jointly organized with Vergal (Roots), The educational Trust, Initiatives: Women in Development and The Madura College, Madurai |
– |
Mar. 01, 2014 |
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14. |
National Conference on “Corporate Social Responsibility: Myths and Realities” jointly organized Vergal (Roots), The Educational Trust and the Department of Management Studies, Fatima College |
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Nov. 22, 2014 |
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15. |
National Conference on “Contemporary Issues in Society – Socio Literary Perspectives” jointly organized with the Research Centre of English, Fatima College in collaboration with Vergal (Roots), The Educational Trust, Madurai |
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Sep. 18, 2015 |
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16. |
Fatima – Avila Program 2017: International Symposium on “Social Processes and Changing Value System” in collaboration with the Dept. of History and Avila University, USA |
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Mar. 17, 2017 |
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17. |
National Conference on “Social Issues: Changes and Challenges”(Interdisciplinary View) jointly organized by Department of Sociology and Social Work in collaboration with Center for Resource, Research and Publication Services (CRRPS) |
– |
Jan. 25, 2018 |
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18. |
Fatima – Avila University Programme – An International Symposium – Social Processes and Changing Value System |
– |
Mar. 15, 2019 |
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19. |
Tamil Nadu Police Well-Being Programme – Orientation 2019 on “Comprehensive Developmental Programme (CDP) for the Family Members and Police Personnel” |
– |
Aug. 08, 2019 |
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20. |
Five - Day International Online Symposium on “Women’s Rights During Covid’19 Pandemic” – Myths and Realities jointly organized with the Dept. of History |
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July 27 – 31, 2020 |
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21. |
Webinar Series on “Good Governance and Effective Participation” |
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Apr. 04 & 06, 2022 |
FUTURE PLANS
- To Set up Counselling Center in Villages.
- To initiate Mentoring at Government Schools.
CONTACT US
Email : sociology@fcmdu.edu.in
