ABOUT
Overview
The School of Social Work, managed by the Institute of Social Service Mangalore of Karnataka State, was established in 1960 in Mangalore by the Society of Daughters of the Heart of Mary, an International Catholic Religious Society, founded in France in 1790 during the French Revolution. It is a pioneer Post Graduate Centre for Social Work Education in Karnataka, listed as a 'Minority' Institution. It believes in the dictum "Small is Beautiful". It is situated on a six-acre campus, wherein besides the college, there are service centers such as Kindergarten, Family Service Agency, Family Counselling Centre, and CHILDLINE. Education in this College is inspired by the life and teachings of Jesus Christ. The gospel draws high ideals of life and service based on the values of respect, freedom, and equality. It seeks to contribute to the vision of a humane, just, and harmonious society.
AT A GLANCE
Key information
Ownership
Private-Unaided
Stream
Humanities
Location
Mangalore, Karnataka
ACADEMICS
Courses offered
20 programmes at SSW
Undergraduate3
Postgraduate3
Postgraduate Diploma5
PGD
P.G Diploma in Counselling
PGD
P.G Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM)
PGD
P.G Diploma in Human Rights Education
PGD
PG Diploma in Journalism & Strategic Communication
PGD
PG Diploma in NGO Management
Diploma6
Diploma
Diploma In Event Management
Diploma
Diploma in French
Diploma
Diploma in Human Resource Management
Diploma
Diploma in Labour Law
Diploma
Diploma in Social Entrepreneurship
Diploma
Diploma in Theatre & Film Appreciation
CAMPUS LIFE
Facilities
Listed on Campusbells since 30 Jul 2026·Last updated 29 Sept 2026