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Master of Arts (Sociology) (MASO)

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Programme Name : Master of Arts (Sociology)
Programme Code : MASO
Eligibility : Graduation
Minimum Duration : 2 Years
Maximum Duration : 4 Years
Programme Fee : ₹ 5900/- (per year)
Medium of Study : English, Odia
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Programme Project Report (PPR):
Programme objectives:
  • To provide advanced sociological knowledge, perspectives and skills to a wide cross section of learners, including those in remote and inaccessible area of the state.
  • To create awareness of the crucial questions raised by classical and contemporary sociological philosophers, and Sociological theories, concepts and methods applied to comprehend these processes.
  • To promote advanced approaches to social theory and a wide range of quantitative and qualitative research methods and to develop the capacity to apply contending theories and a variety of methods to empirical research problems.
  • To enhance effective and competent skills among the learners to apply sociological concepts thereby increasing opportunities of employability.
Programme outcomes:
  • After completing the course, a learner will have fair understanding classical and contemporary sociological theories and they will apply the theories to comprehend key social issues.
  • After completing the course, the learner will be able to demonstrate the sociological methods and will be able to successfully design a research project with sound understanding of the ethics and conduct of the subject.
  • After completing the course, a learner will have the ability to describe about the operating pattern of social structure, culture and institutions.
  • Students will gain essential research, writing, and analytical skills to be utilized in their future professional and academic endeavours.
  • Students will be able to explore career opportunities in Teaching ,Administrative Services, Research, Health, Family and Child Development Services in Criminology and Educational Institutions
Highlights of the Programme:
Duration of the Course – Minimum: 2 years, Maximum: 4 years.
Conduct of Classes : Weekend for 4 hours (preferably on Sundays)
Eligiblity Criteria : Graduation or +3 PASS in any discipline
Evaluation – Based on Assignments, Term end Examinations
Target Group:
Learners with graduate degree in the discipline of Sociology or graduates in any other discipline who have a keen interest and are ready for exploring career opportunities in the fields of Sociology.
Pedagogy:The Course shall be taught through the interactive, Self-guided Learning Materials, OERs as reference materials, Week-end Counseling Classes, Video Lectures, Project Works.
 
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