Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

Loyola College of Social Sciences

P.O. Sreekariyam, Thiruvananthapuram (T),
Thiruvananthapuram (Dist.), Kerala - 695 017, India

+91 471- 2591018, 2592059

[email protected]

http://loyolacollegekerala.edu.in

Loyola College of Social Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram is a Carmelite religious premier institute of social sciences founded by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1963 and managed by Loyola Extension Services (LES).

Society of Jesus (Jesuits) established by Rev. Joseph Edamaram, the first Provincial of the Kerala Jesuit Province.

It is one of the premier colleges established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone on the part of progress.

The college is affiliated with University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram and it is recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under section 2(f) & 12(B) under Act, 1956.

It is re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) with "A" Grade (CGPA Score 3.72 on a 4 Point Scale in 3rd Cycle) in 2014.

The aim of the college was not limited to produce students who are successful in academic arena alone, instead, we do aim to produce people who are blessed with a good character and do possess certain values in life.

It is a co-educational self-financed Institute, providing a regular course in which is located in the urban part of Thiruvananthapuram played a pioneering role in the field of higher education.

The college conferred the status of grant-in-aid college that the fees and all the facilities for the students are fixed by the government. The student's admission is done as per the admission criteria prescribed by the affiliating university.

The college had received many awards and accolades at a city, state and national level for their educational advancements also received the numbers of achievements awards in the field of sports and curricular activities under the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram.

Loyola offers degrees in Sociology (M.A), Social Work (M.S.W), Human Resource Management (MAHRM), and Counselling Psychology (M.Sc), as well as Doctoral Degrees in Management Studies, Sociology, Social Work, and Counselling Psychology. The college also does sponsor research projects.

University examinations of different courses, examinations conducted by the University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, and various other examinations are held in the college premises.

Motto:

"Excellence in life through engaged learning"

Vision:

Quality and Sustainability
Eco-sensitivity and Inclusiveness
Integrity and Humanness in Life and Profession
Collaboration and Promotion of Justice

Mission:

Strives to educate and form the youth as liberated lifelong learners who are sensitive to gender and ecology Empowered to respond to global challenges
Committed to facilitating an integral, inclusive and humane development of the society

Type of College

Minority - Aided

Accreditation & Recognition

UGC, NAAC with "A" Grade

Established

1963

Affiliation

University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

The college has a vibrant campus life with a wide range of opportunities to fill your free time
The college has an impressive and pollution-free campus with panoramic green surroundings, elegant landscaping and beautiful flower-beds
The college has separate individual departments for all subjects with young, dynamic faculty and non-teaching staff and with good results
The college has the most eminent Faculty members and they are really well qualified, experienced and truly committed towards enhancement and development of the students
The college has well-equipped with modern facilities like library, laboratory, classrooms, computer lab, seminar halls, hostel, canteen, multipurpose halls, playground etc.
A sufficient number of classrooms with varying sizes are made available for the smooth conduct of different classes in the college
The college has a library with a good number of books (both text and reference) on various subjects to meet the needs of the students as well as the teachers with reading room facility. Daily Newspapers and selected journals are also regularly subscribed
State of the Art Laboratories with sufficient space and all the necessary equipment are made available to various departments
The college has taken up the responsibility of imparting necessary, effective and practical education to the students so that they can reach great heights and attain maximum achievements in their life
Internet facilities may be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs
The college has established an Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) to assure the quality of the college and also details regarding submission of Annual Quality Assurance Reports (AQAR) to NAAC annually
The Transportation facility is available for students
The college has a significant presence in the field of research. A number of major & minor research projects are awarded to the faculty members by the UGC and other bodies
The college has a large playground with well-equipment for different sports like Cricket, Football, Volleyball, Hockey, Badminton and so on
A medical facility has been available in the college for the benefit of the students
State Government and Central Government offers a number of scholarships to the meritorious students and the students belonging to SC / ST / OBC
The institution has provided ICT facilities like computers, projectors, audio-visual gadgets, scanners and printers to the departments and also other aids and a huge number of availability of books for effective delivery of curriculum and for inculcating the knowledge of the subject
A special complaint cell (Sexual Harassment Cell) has been formed for the female students in the college. Students can directly complain orally or by written application to the head of the cell. Apart from this, Ragging is strictly prohibited on the college campus
To sharpen the skill of students and their personality development, various curricular and extra-curricular activities are the regular features of the institution
The college Unit NSS Wing performs different type of social services within and outside of the area
The college also organizes workshops, seminars, and conferences for improving teaching skills and methodology

Arts

Streams	Mode	Duration	Eligibility
Master of Arts in Personal Management	Full Time	2 Years
Master of Social Work	Full Time	2 Years

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