Loyola College of Social Sciences

Loyola College of SocialSciences, Thiruvananthapuram is a premier institute of socialsciences founded by the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) in 1963, the College offerscourses in M A (Sociology), MSW (Masters in Social Work) and MAPM (Masters inPersonnel Management). The College is affiliated to the University of Keralaand is a recognized research center of the University. The Centre preparesstudents for Ph.D. in Social Sciences and takes up sponsored research projects.A full-fledged Extension Services, Loyola Extension Services (LES), is uniquefeature of the College.

The LES acts as the Social Lab of the College. True to the Jesuit tradition ofMAGIS (Excellence) and the commitment to Faith and Justice, Loyola strives toreach the benefits of higher education to the people, especially themarginalized. In reaching this goal, they are guided by the Ignatian vision oflife and its application in Jesuit Education.