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).
Realization
At the Golden Jubilee of the College in 2012, the President of India Pranab Mukherjee described Loyola in the following terms:
I am aware of the long and distinguished history of the Loyola College since it was conceived and established by Rev. Joseph Edamaram, the first Provincial of the Kerala Jesuit Province. He had dreamt of an institute of Social Sciences that would contribute to the building of a diverse and well knit, resurgent society - particularly in the state of Kerala. He wanted to propagate the motto of the Jesuit Society - to imbue in students the elements that would help them to transcend the goals of money, faith, and success, and create leaders devoted to the betterment of society and the world.
The President went on to describe the College as a "pioneer" in social service, training generations of students to
deliver services and work for social change.... Once Swami Vivekananda has said: "From time immemorial India has been a mine of precious ideas to human society; giving birth to high ideas herself, she has freely distributed them and broadcast over the whole world." In pursuing your mission with dedication and commitment, students of Loyola College are making a significant difference in realizing Swami Vivekananda's vision for our people.
Dr. M.K. George, S.J., 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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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 Extension Services (LES) provides social consultancy services for the betterment of society, inclusive of all casts and creeds. It also teaches students to avoid academic isolation, challenge societal custom, and work alongside people in need. It has taken on numerous government projects as well as research in conjunction with foreign universities and the United Nations; some of these are listed in the "Milestones" section below.
Closer to home, Loyola has several outreach programs.
Loyola Family Counselling Centre allows students to hone their skills in such areas as counselling, social awareness programmes, literacy camps, referral services, and family court, often working with NGOs, voluntary organizations, and government departments.
Community Organization/ Women's Empowerment Unit conducts awareness programmes for self-help groups, facilitating thrift and credit services; also programmes in self employment/income generation, human resource development, and organization and infrastructure development.
CHILDLINE Nodal Agency maintains a toll-free number 24/7 for relief and rehabilitation of children in distress, connecting to many other agencies in the area. It addresses such situations as homelessness, child labour and abuse, disabled children, child addicts, and children affected by HIV/AIDS. This is also a Child Rights Center.
Loyola Students' Counselling Centre provides counselling services to diverse groups: school children, college students, and all youth in distress, while also training teachers in basic counselling skills.
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Milestones
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