The School of Social and Behavioural Sciences (SSBS) seeks to fulfill the noble mission to drive research for societal good with compassion as the firm foundation. Built on this core of compassion, it aims to identify and address the social disparities in physical and mental health, environmental health, community development while evaluating interventions and policies for gender-based violence, child rights and child protection. These efforts are in pursuit of improving the overall wellbeing of humankind and the environment.
The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences honors the ambitious vision shared by our Chancellor and aims to foster the emergence of qualities in students and faculty to become inspiring role models for society, by living a harmonious and complete life, characterized by:
Drawing from the vision envisaged, the School of Social and Behavioural Sciences mandate to execute our mission in three main integrated areas:
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, a leading institution in India renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and social responsibility, offers a unique Bachelor of Social Work (Honours Research) program. This four-year undergraduate program is designed to prepare students for a career in social work by combining rigorous academic study with hands-on research experience. Through a comprehensive curriculum and practical training opportunities, students gain the knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding necessary to address complex social issues and promote social change.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham aims to provide quality education with an emphasis on values. The university integrates scientific knowledge with spiritual understanding to benefit society and promote sustainability. Its mission is to impart ‘education for life,’ which includes instilling essential human values, in addition to ‘education for living,’ which prepares students for professional careers. The university’s primary objective is to conduct research that is driven by compassion and aimed at addressing real-world problems.
A new Five Year Integrated B/MSW Degree in social work is now offered at the Amritapuri Campus of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. This Integrated BSW and MSW program provides a rich pathway in the field of social work. Students can opt to graduate after three years with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, or continue for five years and get a full fledged Master’s degree in Social Work from a top-ranked university
The Social and Behavioural Sciences (SBS) PhD program will provide core education common to addressing social and behavioural issues. PhD students who enroll in coursework will develop expertise in:
This programme invites scholars to engage with forefront technologies, including robotics, machine learning, neurocognition, simulation-based learning, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and haptics.
This program enables the scholars to work in interdisciplinary teams of students and expert researchers in projects that promote women’s empowerment and rural development by implementing technologies and social solutions. For example, life skills and vocational skills courses are provided using technology and are geared towards supporting personal growth and healthy community development.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, a leading institution in India renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and social responsibility, offers a unique Bachelor of Social Work (Honours Research) program. This four-year undergraduate program is designed to prepare students for a career in social work by combining rigorous academic study with hands-on research experience. Through a comprehensive curriculum and practical training opportunities, students gain the knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding necessary to address complex social issues and promote social change.
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, a prestigious institution in India renowned for its academic excellence, offers a comprehensive Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling Psychology. Designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding required to embark on a career in counselling psychology, this program stands as a beacon for those passionate about helping individuals navigate life’s challenges.
A new Five Year Integrated B/MSW Degree in social work is now offered at the Amritapuri Campus of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. This Integrated BSW and MSW program provides a rich pathway in the field of social work. Students can opt to graduate after three years with a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, or continue for five years and get a full fledged Master’s degree in Social Work from a top-ranked university
The Social and Behavioural Sciences (SBS) PhD program will provide core education common to addressing social and behavioural issues. PhD students who enroll in coursework will develop expertise in:
The real experts of any community, and the true measure of empowerment, are the community members themselves. Projects at the School of Social and Behavioural Sciences are co-created with the target population from design, to implementation, to impact evaluation, and beyond.
Empowering an individual without considering the social, political, and economic structures in which the person lives greatly reduces the sustainability of any project. Our projects make a concerted effort to create strong social groups among men and women encouraging them to address the larger structures that may keep them marginalized
All projects and research approaches are designed with compassion and encourage a community to reach higher goals. The life skills courses and vocational skills provided are selected to support personal growth and healthy, community development.
Manage internationalization initiatives at Amrita
Facilitate partnership between faculty and students to foster collaborative synergy.
Amma
“There are two kinds of poverty. The poverty that comes with the lack of food, clothing and shelter. The second kind of poverty is the lack of love and compassion. If we address the second kind of poverty first, we automatically address the first kind of poverty.”
The Amrita Center for International Programs (ACIP) serves as the hub for international academic relations at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. Responsible for overseeing and managing all international educational and research endeavours of the institution, ACIP’s primary aim is to enhance the quality of education and research. By facilitating collaboration among students, educators, and scholars worldwide, ACIP cultivates a dynamic interchange of knowledge and ideas that enriches both learning and research experiences
Chairperson
Head of Department
Assistant Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Faculty Associate
Chairperson Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Assistant Professor
Faculty Associate
Senior Advisor and Professor, Department of Social Work, Amritapuri. Research Head – AMMACHI Labs
Senior Advisor and Professor, Department of Social Work, Amritapuri Research Head – CWEGE
Senior Lecturer – Public Policy Tel Aviv University
MG Miller and Associates, CEO Faculty Director, UCLA Anderson Women’s Leadership Institute
Adjunct Faculty
VP – Data Science and AI, CropIn
Academician and Social Worker Founder Prerana
Visiting Faculty
