The Doctoral Committee may recommend the successful completion of some of the following courses for some of the candidates on case to case basis.
Theory: One has to opt for maximum 20 credits from the following:
1.Research Methods and Computer Applications (8 credits)
2.Theoretical Frameworks and Review of Studies in Social Work (4 credits)
3.International Social Work (4 credits)
4.Disaster Management
5.HIV/AIDS: Stigma and Discrimination
6.Origin and Development of Social Work in India (MSW-002)
7.Social Work Practicum (MSW-005)
Practicum: 12 credits (Opt any two)
1.Social Case Work (6 credits)
2.Social Group Work (6 credits)
3.Community Organization (6 credits)
4.Generalist Practice (6 credits)
Dissertation: 16 credits
For those intending to pursue for M.Phil one has to do a dissertation under the guidance of a recognized supervisor by IGNOU only on successful completion of the theory and practicum components.