STUDY INDIA PROGRAMME

Introduction

The Study India Programme (SIP) of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) provides an opportunity for students from abroad to study and experience various aspects of social work and social sciences in the Indian context. It offers an excellent blend of both theory and related field experiences in a developing country.

The TISS, a Deemed University, is internationally recognised for its excellence in education, research and field action. It has contributed significantly to policies and debates on socially relevant issues and problems. It follows a semester with credit system for its various courses and programmes. With its experienced and accomplished faculty, dynamic student community, well-equipped library, fast internet connectivity and electronic data processing facilities, it provides meaningful creative opportunities for students interested in engaging with the social realities of the South. The institute has three beautiful campuses with comfortable residential and dinning facilities.

The SIP offers the following options to overseas participants:

• Individual students applying through their universities for completion of some of their credits at TISS
• Individual students in our existing graduate/certificate programmes
• Field practicum in specific thematic areas (see website for details)
• Customised programmes for a group of students through universities abroad (for a minimum group size of 10 students)
• Collaboration in research and consultancy in social work and social sciences, through university departments
• Exchange of faculty and students in social work and social sciences, through university departments

Courses Offered

Regular Courses

• B.A. in Social Work (Honours) with Specialisation in Rural Development
• M.A. in Social Work
• M.A. in Personnel Management and Industrial Relations
• Master of Health Administration
• Master of Hospital Administration
• M.Phil. in Social Work or Social Sciences
• Ph.D. in Social Work or Social Sciences
• Certificate in Social Work
• Certificate in Rehabilitation Counselling
• Advanced Certificate in Social Welfare Administration
• Post-Graduate Certificate in Social Welfare Administration
• Post-Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology
• Diploma in Hospital Administration
• Diploma in Personnel Management

The Social Work Programme at TISS offers a unique sectoral and thematic diversity, reflecting a strong multidisciplinary orientation to social analysis and practice. Courses focus on critical inquiry into action and research, nature and effectiveness of public programmes and policies, institutional mechanisms and innovations in the social sector. Pedagogies include classroom instruction through lectures, discussions, student presentations, screenings, seminar sessions with specialists and field placement with social organisations. International students may opt to study courses across disciplines.

Specially Designed Courses for SIP

Apart from the regular programmes, the following courses can be offered for a group of 10 students and above. The duration of these courses can vary from a few weeks to one semester and can be customised to specific needs.

• Integrated Social Work Practice
• Counselling: Disability Rehabilitation, HIV/AIDS, Family Counselling, Child Guidance
• Disaster Management
• Volunteerism and Gandhian Ideology
• Change, Innovation and Conflict Management
• Children in Vulnerable Situations
• Child Rights and Human Rights
• Community Health
• Community Organisation (People, Power and Change)
• Urban Environment
• Issues of Class, Caste, Tribes and Minorities
• Gender Studies
• Women ad Health
• Rural Development
• Media and Cultural Studies
• Environment and Development
• Management of Non-Profit Organisations
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Democracy and Participatory Governance

Field Practicum

Up to one semester on selected practice areas/themes from the list of courses mentioned above.

Fees

The basic fee and additional cost vary according to the nature of the programme and its duration.

Contact Details

Contact Person: Prof. Usha S. Nayar, Deputy Director

Postal Address: TISS, Post Box 8313, Deonar, Mumbai 400 088

Telephone: 91-22-2556 3289-96, Extn. 226

Fax: 91-22-2556 2912

E-mail: usnayar@tiss.edu

 

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