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Master of Arts (Sociology) (MASO)
Programme Name: Master of Arts (Sociology)
Programme Code: MASO
Eligibility: Graduation
Minimum Duration: 2 Years
Maximum Duration: 5 Years
Programme Fee: ₹ 5000/-
Medium of Study:
Download Syllabus Programme Details:
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: 5years.
Conduct of Classes : Weekend for 4 hours (preferably on Sundays)
Course Fees : Rs 5000/Year
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.
Duration of the Course – Minimum: 2 years, Maximum: 5years.
Conduct of Classes : Weekend for 4 hours (preferably on Sundays)
Course Fees : Rs 5000/Year
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.
Programme Structure:
| MA Sociology Syllabus -First Year | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
| SEMSTER - I (16 Credit) | ||
| MSO-001 | Sociological Theories and Concepts | 8 |
| MSO-002 | Research Methodologies and Methods | 8 |
| SEMSTER - II (16 Credit) | ||
| MSO-003 | Sociology of Development | 8 |
| MSO-004 | Sociology in India | 8 |
| MA Sociology Syllabus -Second Year | ||
| SEMESTER -III (Choose 16 credits only) | ||
| MSOE-001 | Sociology of Education | 8 |
| MSOE-002 | Diaspora and Transnational Communities | 8 |
| MSOE-003 | Sociology of Religion | 8 |
| SEMESTER -IV (Choose 16 credits only) | ||
| MSOE-004 | Urban Sociology | 8 |
| MPA-016 | Decentralization and Local Governance | 8 |
| MPS-003 | India: Democracy and Development | 8 |
