B.A Sociology

Course Details

• Intake : 42
• Duration : 6 Semester
• Type : Regular
• Examination : Semester

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

• The Graduate Programme in Sociology is designed to provide advanced sociological knowledge, perspectives and skills to wide cross sections of the learners.
• This course has also aim to enhance the skills, capabilities and employment opportunities of the students in educational, research institutions and NGOs
• To develop and in-built the capacity of the students to communicate effectively and use of sociological knowledge for better society.
• This course has aim to make student rational, logical and critical and to develop their analytical skill of the social issues and events
• This course is designed to provide basic and advanced theoretical as well as methodological knowledge of sociology for application.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

• Students will able to Develop the sociological knowledge and skills.
• Students will able to think critically about society and social issues.
• To Provide the students to understand various culture religion and society in present context.
• To Get acquaint with tribal society and culture and their problems.
• Create awareness in the society regarding various Governmental schemes.

Program Outcomes (Pos)

• Critical Thinking: The program provide a specific types of development in students for the sociological knowledge and skills that will help them to face all the critical and imaginative thinking about society and social issues.
• Effective Communication – to develop the ability to formulate effective and convincing communication .
• Social Interaction - Students of Sociology stream have to know about the ancient to modern society and intract with every type of people . As a result good communication skill develops while interacting with local people. ▪
• Effective Citizenship - To develop the moral and social values , effectively and use of sociological knowledge for better society .
• Ethics- Students have to learn about institutions, folkways , mores, culture, social control ,social inequality, population composition, population policy, society and culture of India. All these help to instill among the students of Sociology a sense of ethical and social responsibility. ▪
• Environment and Sustainability- TO understand the issues of society related to environmental context and provide to develop the ideas of sustainable development .
• Self- directed and Lifelong Learning - Sociology provides an intellectual background for students considering careers in business, social services, public policy, government service, nongovernmental organizations, foundations, or academia. ▪
• Research Related to Skill- with the study of sociology the students enable to apply theoretical knowledge of social research to field study and able to adjust with changing society and develop critical thinking.

Sociology Objectives

• To teach students the concepts, theories, and methods of the behavioral and social services.
• To introduce students to the basic social processes of society, social institutions and patterns of social behavior.
• To train students to understand and to interpret objectively the role of social processes, social institutions and social interactions in their lives.
• To enable students to cope effectively with the socio-cultural and interpersonal processes of a constantly changing complex society.
• To train students for positions in criminal justice, gerontology, social science and social welfare.
• To prepare students for graduate study.
• To strengthen the marketable expertise in quantitative analysis and computer applications in advertising, demography, marketing and the social sciences.

Requirements

The program requires a minimum of 120 semester hours for a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology. This includes the general education and institutional requirements, sociology required courses and sociology electives.

Mission & Learning Outcomes

The mission of the Department of Sociology is to provide a program that encourages our students to develop intellectually, professionally, and socially. We strive to provide a curriculum that is rigorous, relevant, and robust for the growing and changing needs of our community, nation, and global world. The faculty teach our students the research, interpretative and critical skills necessary to understand and analyze social phenomena, as well as foster a lifelong commitment to be a responsive member in their community. We offer our students direct opportunities to apply sociological knowledge and skills through an internship at various agencies and/or non-profit organizations. Upon completion of a B.A. in Sociology, our students will leave our program with hands-on, marketable skills and experiences that prepares them for a variety of career paths and/or graduate school.

Goal One & Learning Objectives

Produce graduates with a competent understanding of the socio-cultural forces, theoretical perspectives, and research methods that comprise a sociological perspective on society and social life.

• Be able to compare and contrast major theoretical constructs in Sociology.
• Be able to articulate sociological questions pertaining to culture, institutions, social structure, individual behavior, and the relationships between them.
• Be able to articulate the assumptions and limitations of quantitative and qualitative research approaches and critically assess the empirical research of others.
• Be able to describe the ways in which inequities by ethnicity, gender, age, and sexual orientation impact our social world.

Goal Two & Learning Objectives

Develop graduates with specialized knowledge, skills, practical experiences, and job opportunities in selected sub-disciplines, including Criminology and Social Work.

• Be able to analyze current social issues from the theoretical perspectives of each sub-discipline.
• Be able to apply theoretical knowledge and skills in the community.
• Be able to use the specialized knowledge, skills, and experiences to enhance employment and graduate school options.
• Be able to explain and apply basic statistical techniques.
• Be able to write effectively about sociological concepts and research design.