The MSW Programme at Periyar Maniammai Institute of Science and Technology (PMIST) prepares students for entry into Professional Social Work Practice to the Society. Our curriculum emphasizes to develop a critical analysis, understanding and commitment to advanced Social Work methods and practice. The MSW earned by completing the sequences of courses in accordance with the standards of UGC’s outcome based education, the accrediting body. The last requirement, field based education is the most distinguishing feature of advanced Master Degree in Social Work. All MSW students are required to apply their academic training within a professional setting. The PMIST, MSW students complete a combined total of 82 credits, of which 48 credits come from coursework and electives and 24 credits (almost half) from field based education. In addition one Non Major common elective course with 2 credits and Research project with 8 credits