The mission of the Department of Sociology is to promote scientific understandings of social life through teaching, scholarship, and service. By providing rigorous training in disciplinary methods and theories, coupled with a diversity of substantive concentrations and educational experiences, we develop robust sociological imaginations and critical thinking in our students. By encouraging and supporting scholarly research and activities by our faculty, we further the development of sociological knowledge and its application to important social issues. Through a variety of service activities at the local, regional and national levels, we model for our students and others the importance of responsible community engagement.
The Department of Sociology aspires to continue and to further enhance, our presence within the University, the discipline, and local and global communities. By developing and providing a curriculum that is both rigorous and relevant to a variety of social settings and issues, we hope to attract more of the best and brightest students as we prepare them for their future careers and lives as engaged citizens. We will continue to encourage the pursuit of scholarship and service activities by our faculty, both in local and broader contexts. We will strive to maintain a vibrant and inclusive environment where faculty, staff, and students are respected and where their contributions are recognized.
Educational Excellence Provide high-quality undergraduate education in sociology, including a comprehensive understanding of sociological theories, methods, and concepts. Research and Scholarship Promote and support faculty and student research in sociology Contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field. Critical Thinking Skills. Foster critical thinking among students. Diversity and Inclusion: Create an inclusive and diverse learning environment that reflected the breadth of sociology inquiry and promotes understanding of various social perspectives. Community Engagement: Encourage students and faculty to engage with the community through services learning, internships and collaborative research, applying sociology knowledge to real world issues.
The Sociology Department has been an intellectual leader in the discipline. The successes of our faculty and students have led to one of the most distinguished and highly regarded departments. The department maintains an intellectually diverse faculty with broad methodological expertise, depth in core areas of the discipline, and significant interdisciplinary impact. We have built a department that provides excellent infrastructure for sociological research, professional development, graduate training, and undergraduate instruction. We offer a BA in Sociology and a certificate course in Social Work.
Assistant Professor and Head
Assistant Professor
Programme Outcome for an undergraduate program outlines the broad competencies and learning goals that students are expected to achieve by the end of their degree, guiding their academic and professional development.
Programme Specific Outcome for an undergraduate program defines the specialized competencies and skills tailored to the particular academic discipline, guiding students towards mastery in their chosen field of study.
Course Outcomes for an undergraduate program specify the specific knowledge, skills, and competencies students are expected to gain from individual courses, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
Publication -
Solo Book : 05
Chapter in Book : 46
Research Paper: 40
International Research Paper: 10
Webinars, Seminars, Workshop: 30
International Conference attended : 14
Students Development Program
A Visit to the museum
Department Organized Webinar
Celebrated as the’ Sawani Utasav 13 July 2023
Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’2022-23
Samadhan Shivir
