Department of Social Work

Department of Studies & Research in Social Work Tumkur University

VISION
To groom world-class professional social workers with democratic, ethical and humanistic outlook coupled with a deep sense of commitment to the amelioration of the marginalized sections of the society

MISSION

To impart high quality education in social work coupled with equally productive field work, research and extension programs oriented towards social justice, human rights and sustainable development
To inculcate leadership qualities in the students and make them contribute innovatively to socially useful productive work

GOALS

To produce quality social-work literature by way of publication of research articles and subject-related books
To sensitize the students to the ideological, political and religious dimensions of the emerging Social Work profession
To initiate and encourage those programmes that contribute to the creation of a just and equitable society through education, training, research, policy dialogue, advocacy, social mobilization and community work
To be recognized as a liaison centre between the Government and NGO schemes and the target sections
To adapt a beyond-the-curriculum approach in addressing grassroot level issues and problems through various social work interventions and community camps