First ‘Master of Social Work’ college in Dimapur

Dimapur: Diocese of Kohima will be starting the first “Master of Social Work” college affiliated to Nagaland University under the North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) for the academic year 2014.
 
College will offer specializations in Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies, Community Development, and Youth Development
Any graduate who have completed graduation in any stream with aggregate marks of 45% for SC/ST and 50% for general could apply for the course for which the prospectus and other details can be obtained from the office. It is the first college to start MSW with specialization in Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies and second college to give degree in Youth Development in India.

A press note received here stated that it was a long felt need of the Catholic Church to promote professional education scenario in the state as the number of educated unemployed youth is burgeoning in our state. The course is started with the aim of catering to the youth and to create more avenues for youth of the state to pursue higher education within the state. Professional courses of this kind will give an edge to our youth when it comes to employment.

The managing board has thank the Government of Nagaland, Department of Higher education and the University officials of the state for considering the urgent need to open the professional courses to help the youth in the state and the region.

The college will offer specializations in Peace and Conflict Transformation Studies, Community Development, and Youth Development. The application form can be collected from the office, Bishop’s House, Circular Road, Dimapur from March 17 onwards. Visit www.neissr.com or contact + 91-9436260435 for further details.