AWH Special College

About us

Welcome to AWH Special College

AWH Special College is a prestigious institution of higher learning founded by the Association for the Welfare of the Handicapped (AWH) in the year 1996. We are proud to state that this college plays a significant role in Higher education in the state of Kerala. An educational institution in the educational field of Physiotherapy, Genetics, Audiology and Speech Language Pathology was pioneered by AWHs in Kerala. Genetics is a new emerging field of science with tremendous potential in genetic diseases, syndromes, deformities, and health in general. Therefore it opens up a wide horizon of research scope. It is noteworthy that B.Sc Genetics Honours is offered only in AWH in Kerala. The college has gained a niche in the field of physiotherapy teaching and practice. These programmes have excellent career prospects and job opportunities.

The college offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in Physiotherapy and Audiology and Speech Language Pathology. The degree in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology is BASLP and the degree in Physiotherapy is BPT. We have other undergraduate programmes such as B.Sc Computer Science Honours and B.Sc. Geology Honours. The post graduate degree in Speech Language Therapy is M.Sc. SLP and the postgraduate degree in Physiotherapy is MPT. We also provide PG programmes in Social Work (MSW).

The college is recognized by the Govt. of Kerala and affiliated to the University of Calicut and the Kerala University of Health Sciences. BASLP and its MSc. programmes are recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). The AWH proposes to introduce new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in the years to come with the support of the general public.

Mission

To uphold social inclusiveness, to promote instructional and institutional improvement from an academic perspective, to develop an echo system for enterprise and pedagogy and thereby to attract, to heal and rehabilitate patients and make them physically fit. To develop professional skill in paramedical sphere to enable students to acquire competence in digital technologies, genetics, genomics, to transform culture and to change the academic landscape of northern Kerala with diverse perspectives.

Vision

To ensure our students experience an unparalled journey that is intellectually, socially and personally transformative. To pursue academic brilliance and to make a destination of excellence serving particularly the vulnerable section of society and the public at large.

1996

College established year

234

Total CU students

359

Total KUHS

593

Total Students

Administration

Efficient Management for a Flourishing Community

The College is currently under the administration of the court of law, represented by Mr.T. Mammooty, the honourable Judge Retired. The Principal is responsible for the internal management and administration of the college . The professional course are supervised by its Director Mrs. Girija, the department of Audiology Speech Language and Pathology and Mr.Nishanth the Director department of Physiotherapy. The Computer Science Department is handled by Mrs.Sheena Bhasker , the Geology Department by Mr.Prabhakaran Nambiar Genetics Department by Mr.Muraleedharan and the PG Department of Social Work by Mr.Sujesh.

Dr. Rasheed. K. Kiliyayil

Principal

MPrabhakaran Nambiar

Vice Principal

Muraleedharan P

College Council(Calicut University)

Girija P C

College Council (KUHS)

Nimisha E K

Women's Cell

Sheena Basker

Antiragging Cell

Beena A

NSS Coordinator

Sreedevy K

FYUGP Coordinator,Admission Nodel Officer

Lakshmi Suresh

IQAC

Dhrishya K P

Fine Arts (Calicut University),Staff Advisor

Rajath P P

Fine Arts(KUHS)

Imran M

Career Placement

Nishand P D

Ethics Committee

Safiya V M

Campus Of Kozhikode

Facilities

Audiology Out Patient Departments/ Clinics

The institution has facilities designated specifically for theory classes, practical and clinics. For evaluation and treatment, both Departments of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology maintain distinct spaces. The departments employ competent teaching and clinical faculty who regularly undergoes vigorous training and refresher courses for updating their knowledge. The faculties are well versed with latest teaching learning methods and effectively make use of them for academic purpose.

Physiotherapy Out Patient Departments/ Clinics

Focused on assessing, treating, and rehabilitating musculoskeletal conditions, injuries, and surgeries.Specialized unit treating cardiac and respiratory conditions in healthcare facilities.Specialized unit for neurological condition assessment, treatment, and management in healthcare.Specialized unit for children's musculoskeletal, neurological, and developmental condition care.

GEOLOGY LAB

The department of geology has two laboratories and a museum .one laboratory focuses on geology while the other specializes in remote sensing. The geology lab is equipped with field instruments, crystal models, fossils, microscopes, and thin sections of minerals and rocks. Students in this lab study crystal models, mineral identification, fossil analysis, economic minerals, and gain practical experience with structural maps. The remote sensing lab offers computer systems with GtAide and QGIS software. Within the geology museum, there is an extensive display of minerals, rocks, and fossils. Over the years, our students and faculty have collected many rock samples during their fieldwork, contributing to the collection of the museum.

GENETICS LAB

The Department of Genetics is enriched with three laboratories-Biotechnology, Biochemistry and Genetics and Molecular biology. Each of this laboratories are well equipped to carry out the practicum decided in the curriculum. Biotechnology laboratory is equipped with -Laminar Air flow which provides sterile environment for various experiments. -shaker incubator which facilitate the culture of micro organisms. -laboratory centrifuges for the extraction of biomolecules. Biotechnology laboratory is also having a large number of microscopes specially for research purpose. There are also other equipments such as autoclave and pH meter to support the expermental protocols. Biochemistry laboratory has equipment such as spectrophotometer, Thin layer chromatography, colorimeter, electronic weighing balance and paper chromatography. All the reagents that are required to carry out the biochemical experiments are also arranged in the laboratory. The Molecular biology laboratory is equipped with the Gel electrophoresis, UV transilluminator ,Thermal cycler for polymerase chain reaction ( PCR) which carry out gene amplification . A range of micro pipette for dispensing micro volumes of laboratory reagents are also available in the laboratory. In addition we also have a sufficient number of computers to carry out work related to bioinformatics.

HOSTEL

AWH Hostel for Girls offers accommodation for 176 students with meals included, conveniently located on the college campus

College Union Members

Empowering Student Voices and Leadership

The College Union aims to achieve the following goals:

Educating students about the responsibilities and privileges of citizenship.
Fostering character development, leadership skills, efficiency, knowledge, and a spirit of service among students.
Arranging debates, seminars, academic events, and commemorations of regional and national significance.
Providing platforms for students to engage in sports, arts, cultural, and recreational activities.