Loyola College of Social Sciences was founded by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1963. It is affiliated to the University of Kerala and prepares students for a PhD in sociology, social work, and management studies. It takes up sponsored research projects through its social lab, Loyola Extension Services (LES).
The College celebrated its golden jubilee in 2012, in the presence of the President of India Pranab Mukherjee.
M.K. George, a member of the faculty and principal of the College from 1989 to 2008, had brought increased international attention to the work of the College, through his writing and his lectureship abroad.
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Programs
Loyola offers degrees in sociology (MA), social work (MSW), human resource management (MAHRM), and counselling psychology (MSc), as well as doctoral degrees in management studies, sociology, and social work. The College also does sponsored research projects.
Loyola has several outreach programs:
- Loyola Family Counselling Centre
- Community Organization/ Women's Empowerment Unit
- CHILDLINE Nodal Agency, runs an emergency phone service for children in distress. Also acts as Child Rights Center.
- Loyola Students' Counselling Centre
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Milestones
- 1993 - Government of India selects LES for field training under UBSP programme
- 1996 - Government of India recognizes LES as regional Centre for Urban Poverty Eradication Program
- 2007 - re-accredited by NAAC with A Grade, with CGPA of 3.7/4
- ------ host to COJAK, the National Jesuit Alumni Congress
- 2013 - rated 5th Best Social Work College in India by Outlook-MDRA National Survey
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