Rajagiri School of Social Work ( RSOW ) had its humble beginning in 1955 with a Diploma Programme in social services. Later in 1964 the school started a Masters Programme in Social Work with specialisations in Family and Child Welfare, Community development and Medical and Psychiatric Social Work. The MSW Programme of the school earned a wide acclaim in a short span of time. The School also expanded by taking up social work projects by establishing different Live Labs, and Research and Training in Social Work and related fields.

Objectives

	To impart necessary theoretical inputs on the philosophy, values, methods, fields and approaches of human service profession and human resources management
	To sensitize young professionals to the social issues by developing social awareness
	To develop proficiency in helping skills and effective intervention strategies
	To develop an insight into one's own self and the purpose of professional self in the helping profession
	To sharpen skills in conceptualization, analysis, interpretation and management