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 The
School of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSSH) has been established with the
objectives of inculcating scientific temper and enhancing technical knowledge
with human and social values. It envisions to develop a hub of teaching and
research having a global impact through superb and finest programmes introduced
by the following departments:
Department of Social Work
Academic Focus:
Social Work is a professional and
academic discipline committed to the pursuit of social welfare and social
change. The field works towards research and practice to improve the quality of
life and to the development of the potential of each individual, group and
community of a society. Social work, an interdisciplinary field, includes
theories from economics, education, sociology, medicine, philosophy, politics,
psychology, and as well as anti-oppressive and anti-racist discourse.
Career Scope:
A Social Work Degree provides
scope to work at International Humanitarian Organizations like United Nations,
International Labour Organization, UNICEF, International Red Cross Society,
OXFAM, Health and Family Welfare, NIRD, SIRD, etc. and projects such as NRLM,
NRHM, JNNURM, Sarbha Siksha Abhiyan, Smile, etc. A social work degree can help
to carry out research prgrammes and formulate policies. Social Workers are
involved in Community work, Social Action and Activism, hospital Setting,
Counselor in various sectors, medical social worker, Industry, Public Relation
Officer, banking sector, health care industry, corporate sector, HR Manager,
Programme Manager, event management, Labour Officer, Insurance sector, Child
Protection Officer, setup of non profit organization for the betterment of the
com.
• Opportunity in the governmental sector is mainly in the community development
projects pertaining to health, education, rural development, child, woman and
tribal welfare etc.
• Work in NGOs’ can be specific to either urban or rural area. Postgraduates in
Social Work also have job opportunities in the industrial and corporate sector.
• Students opting social work as career may find job in child welfare and family
service agencies for providing mental, health, medical, educational and
correctional services.
• Some MSW degree holders can prefer to be self-employed by establishing their
own NGOs. Globalisation has widened the scope of employment for student opting
for social work as their career. They may choose to join international NGOs like
Amnesty International, Oxfam and Green Peace etc. New problems relating to
environment has further forced social work to transgress its traditional limit.
Now many NGOs and government agencies are working for environmental protection
and conservation where people from social work background can find a good job.
Courses
Department of Sociology
Academic Focus:
Sociology is an
inter-disciplinary approach which focuses on recognizing and analyzing social
determinants that shape our lives and offers a unique potential not only for
understanding society, but also for social action and social change. It provides
and understanding on how and why society functions together with the impact of
social institutions on individual lives.
Studying sociology can help foster students' creativity, innovation, critical
thinking, and analytical problem solving and communication skills. As a graduate
and masters in sociology the students will have a foundation for better
understanding and engaging with the globalised world. They will be equipped with
the tools needed to make sense of the changing social world and contribute
solutions to difficult social problems.
Public Administration is a crucial sector for any country. A developed or
developing country needs administrative officers to run various branches of
administration in an efficient way. The discipline of Public Administration
being inter-disciplinary equips one to do this. Theories and concepts of Public
Administration have been drawn from other disciplines of social sciences like
economics, political science, management, law, sociology and psychology with an
objective of educating the students to be eventually capable of working in
various sectors of public life. Emphasis is also on field trips, workshops and
seminars for wider and practical exposure on the subject-matter. Moreover
students aspiring for competitive examinations like UPSC will be given coaching
opportunities by the Dept.
• Career Scope:
The most common jobs held by sociologists are that of educators or teachers,
researchers, administrators, consultants and counselors.
• Other careers in which those with a bachelors degree in sociology often secure
employment are as case workers, paralegals, public relations workers, urban
planners, community organizers, public policy researchers, and data analysts.
• People with sociology degree most often choose teaching as profession,
teaching in a college level needs masters degree and may even further advance
their level with a Ph.D and M.Phil.
• Another common job opted by this subject specialists are that of a researcher.
Nonacademic research jobs are available in government agencies, private research
institutions, and the research departments of private corporations. Research
work include conducting market research, public opinion surveys, evaluation
research and impact assessments. Sociologists enter the corporate, non-profit,
and government worlds as policy analysts, directors of research, consultants,
human resource managers, public information officers and program managers.
Career Scope:
The curriculum of sociology in
the USTM is designed in such a way that it suits to help the students to develop
the skills they need for a successful 21st century career which includes
creativity, innovation, critical thinking, analytical problem solving,
communication, collaboration, multicultural and global understanding , and
excellent written expression. The methods and substantive areas of sociology
provide an excellent background for a broad range of careers in fields such as
research institutes, law firms, public health, welfare organizations,
international agencies, educational institutes, advertising firms, survey and
polling organizations, journalism, urban and community planning, social work,
non-profit agencies, child care, environment groups, professional writing,
advocacy and many more. Students with a degree in sociology often secure
employment as a social researcher, case workers, public relation workers,
councilors, administrators, community organizers, public policy researchers,
data analyst.
Careers in Public Administration demand administrative skills and knowledge, a
solid understanding of various dimensions of governance, organizational
proficiency, knowledge of working in various departments and corporate sectors,
administration, budgeting and organizational proficiency. Career aspirants, on
successful completion of the course can secure jobs as administrators, budget
analysts or executives in both NGOs and local government bodies. Aspirants can
opt for job prospects in government sectors both Central and State Service
Commissions. Professionals with doctorate degree can join in administrative
management sector, teaching, industrial sector, personnel management sector and
social service sectors as well.
Courses
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BA Sociology.
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MA Sociology.
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Ph.D.
Department of Public Administration
Academic Focus:
Public administration is the
implementation of government policy and also an academic discipline that studies
this implementation and prepares civil servants for working in the public
service.[1] As a "field of inquiry with a diverse scope" its fundamental goal is
to advance management and policies so that government can function. It combines
the studies on the management of public programs, the translation of politics
into the reality that citizens see every day and the study of government
decision making, the analysis of the policies themselves, the various inputs
that have produced them, and the inputs necessary to produce alternative
policies. The field of public administration or administrative services focuses
on the formation and management of public agencies . Public Administration focus
on issues such as public resources, accountability, description, analysis,
solutions and synthesis of contemporary management problems in criminal justice
agencies .
Career Scope:
There is an increasing demand for graduates in Public Administration. Job
opportunities are available in central, state and local governments. With the
outsourcing of public administrative works, graduates can also seek employment
opportunities in private organisations. Health services, social services and
protective services offer career avenues for these graduates. There are also a
number of support services that require skilled Public Administration graduates.
The job of public administration personnel includes:
• Analyzing information
• Conducting safety inspections
• Consultations
• Drafting and implementing governmental and public policy
• Investigating suspected criminal activity
• Implementing information technologies
• Managing people and resources
• Overseeing expenditures
The job profile will vary according to the organisation in which the graduate is
employed. Public Administration graduates can seek employment in the following
capacities. The job types available are:
• Criminal Investigator
• Administrative Officer
• Consultant
• Corporate Manager
• Labour Management Relations Specialist
• Social Worker
• Customs Inspector
• Industrial Relations Specialist
• Teacher
• Consumer Safety Inspector
• Management Analyst
• Personnel Management Specialist
• Systems Analyst
Courses
Department of Rural Development
Academic Focus:
Rural Development connotes
overall development of rural areas with a view to improve the quality of life of
rural people. Today, rural development is viewed as a multi-dimensional process
which involves the reorganization and reorientation of entire economic and
social systems. Rural Development from a mission has gradually changed to a
profession and recently various educational institutes have come forward to
offer professional courses in Rural Development in order to prepare skilled and
committed rural development professionals.
Career Scope:
Job opportunities in Rural
Development are available in Government sectors/banks/NGOs / voluntary
organizations, social development units of corporate sectors, self-employment,
training centres, projects, teachers, researchers, consultants, etc. Career
aspirants, on successful completion of the course can secure jobs as
administrators, budget analysts or executives in both NGOs and local Government
bodies. Aspirants can opt for job prospects in Government sectors both Central
and State Service Commissions.
Job Opportunities
• In NGOs/Voluntary Organizations
• In Government Sectors/Banks
• In Social Development units of Corporate Sectors
• In Self-employment (freelancing as researcher/project formulations, setting up
of one’s own units.
Other diversified employment opportunities in this sectors are as:
• Trainer.
• Researcher
• Consultant
• Project Coordinator.
Courses
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MA Rural Development.
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Ph.D.
Department of English
Academic Focus:
The Department of English, of the University of Science and Technology was set
up in 2013. The Department is interested in introducing innovative ideas within
the traditional area of English Literary Studies, and promoting research
activities that reflect the diversity of the place in which the University is
located. The goal of the Department is to produce students who are responsible
citizens and can make significant contributions to society.
The Department has a dedicated team of teachers who are interested in the
overall development of the students. It is committed to encouraging students to
rigorously pursue academic excellence. It teaches a student the value of hard
work, dedication and the importance of adhering to schedules.
It also, attempts to nurture the students' innate talents in an atmosphere where
learning can also be filled with joy. The Department is also a place which
provides a student lessons on life. This is possible because of the close
rapport between students and faculty.
The BA Course with Major in English has been designed to provide students a
methodical foundation in literature written in English from the Anglo Saxon
Period to the present. The course is not restricted to literature produced in
the British Isles; it will introduce students to literature written in English
from the United States of America and India. The course seeks to initiate
students to contemporary literary theory and show the students how literature is
connected to culture and society. This should help the students realize the
importance of interdisciplinary studies.
The BA (Major) course also offers four optional areas; these options allow
students to exercise their individual preference, however, the Department,
reserves the right to offer optional papers depending on the number of students
opting for a particular course and the availability of faculty.
Career Scope:
Studying English Literature, one
can choose from a number of jobs, such as teaching, publishing, writing,
advertising, research or translation. Becoming a scriptwriter or author is
another possibility. Publishing houses also commission to author books.
• Teaching
• Journalism
• Technical writing
• Publishing
• Copywriting for ad agencies/PR firms.
Course
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BA English.
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MA English.
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Ph.D.
Department of Library & Information Sciences
Academic focus:
Libraries are the backbone of any developed society. It is said that "the nation
who reads, is the nation that leads". This statement is true for the development
of any society and Library Science is a systematic process of organizing and
maintaining books, magazines and journals. Library science deals with
categorizations of knowledge and information. So, in this regard the department
tries to make the society educated formally and informally through the classroom
method by training young professionals and also help in the continuing education
as well as adult education programme.
Public Administration is a crucial sector for any country. A developed or
developing country needs administrative officers to run various branches of
administration in an efficient way. The discipline of Public Administration
being inter-disciplinary equips one to do this. Theories and concepts of Public
Administration have been drawn from other disciplines of social sciences like
economics, political science, management, law, sociology and psychology with an
objective of educating the students to be eventually capable of working in
various sectors of public life. Emphasis is also on field trips, workshops and
seminars for wider and practical exposure on the subject-matter. Moreover
students aspiring for competitive examinations like UPSC will be given coaching
opportunities by the Department.
Career Scope:
There are lots of career
opportunities available for library science professionals and Librarianship as a
profession provides a variety of employment opportunities.
• Trained library professionals can find opportunities for employment both as
teacher and as a Librarian. Qualified librarians in this field can seek
employment in academic institutions, schools, government and public libraries,
news and broadcasting agencies, universities and in private libraries.
• Career aspirants, on successful completion of the course can secure jobs as
administrators, budget analysts or executives in both NGOs and local government
bodies. Aspirants can opt for job prospects in government sectors both Central
and State Service Commissions. Professionals with doctorate degree can join in
administrative management sector, teaching, industrial sector, personnel
management sector and social service sectors as well.
• In Librarianship, designations could be Librarian, Documentation Officer,
Assistant Librarian, Deputy Librarian, Scientist (Library Science/
Documentation), Library and Information Officer, Knowledge Manager/ Officer,
Information Executive, Director/Head of Library Services, Information Officer,
and Information Analyst.
Job Opportunities :
• In School, College, Universities;
• In Central Government Libraries.
• In the training centers of banks.
• In National Museum and Archives;
• In NGOs working in different areas.
• In R&D Centre like ICAR, CSIR, DRDO, ICSSR, ICHR, ICMR, ICFRE, etc.
• In Business Houses.
• In Foreign Embassies and High Commissions.
• In International Centers like WHO, UNESCO, UNO, World Bank etc.
• In the libraries of Ministries and other government departments.
• In National Level Documentation Centers.
• In Library Networks.
• In the newspaper libraries.
• In News Channels.
• In the Libraries of Radio Stations.
• In the Databases provider firms.
• In publishing companies for preparing Index, abstracts, bibliographies etc.
• In various digital library projects like ‘Digital Library of India’ etc.
• In Training Academies.
Courses
Department of Education
Academic focus:
The Master of Arts (MA) programme in Education reflects new areas of development
in this discipline. Starting from the context of students and then move to
local, National and International aspects, this discipline aims to combine the
broadening of students horizon with a sharpening of their intellectual skills
and knowledge through the study of composite discipline of Education. USTM in
order to cater to the needs and demand of Education discipline at Post Graduate
level is set to offer MA in Education from under school of Social Sciences and
Humanities
Psychology is best defined as the science of behavior and cognitive process.
Every aspects of mental life are related to psychology. Modern human life
encounters various stress and problems such as problem related to education,
health environment, intergroup relations, marital relations, daily life hassles
etc. The field of psychology deals in providing interventions at individual
level as well as group level that is needed to bring changes in human life and
provide relief by easing the tension caused due to various problems that human
beings are facing today by providing effective solution.
This Bachelor programme in Psychology (B.A) includes both theoretical and
practical exposure along with internship programme and field visit to various
related organization such as Rehabilitation centres, shelter homes, de-addiction
centres, NGO's, educational set up etc.
Career Scope:
Students can select diverse
fields of specialization which would help in career opportunities in the field
of education. Education is offered as Major and general in undergraduate level
in most of the Degree colleges and as Discipline at Post Graduate level both at
Public and very few Private Universities in NE region of the country.
Psychologists play an active role in designing and executing intervention
programme with a view to provide better quality of life to human beings.
Realising the vital and active role that a Psychologist can play, quite a good
number of psychologist are seen working in diverse areas such as schools ,
hospital settings, industries organization set up, prisons, military
establishment family and social welfare, shelter homes, rehabilitation centres,
etc. An appropriate number of psychologists are also seen doing private practice
as consultants and counsellors to help people in solving problems concerned
areas.
The job opportunities after completing M.A. education :-
1] Lecturer
2] Social Worker
3] Journalist
4] Counselor
5] Market Survey Research
6] Social Researcher
7] Social Critic
8] Human Resource Manager
9] Sociologist
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Courses
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BA Psychology.
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MA Education.
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Ph.D.
Department of Political Science
Academic focus:
Political science focuses on the theory and practice of government and politics
at the local, state, national, and international levels. We are dedicated to
developing understandings of institutions, practices, and relations that
constitute public life and modes of inquiry that promote citizenship. Political
science is a social science which deals with systems of governments, and the
analysis of political activities, political thoughts and political behavior. It
deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics which is commonly
thought of as determining of the distribution of power and resources. Political
scientists "see themselves engaged in revealing the relationships underlying
political events and conditions, and from these revelations they attempt to
construct general principles about the way the world of politics works.
Political science comprises numerous subfields, including comparative politics,
political economy, international relations, political theory, public
administration, public policy and political methodology.
Career Scope:
A political scientist conducts
surveys, analyses election results, interview relevant individuals and
scrutinize available documentation. Some even attend legal proceedings and
observe public events. Other tasks include:
• Consulting work with governmental officials.
• Identifying, researching, analysing and advocating public issues.
• Preparing reports and documents.
• Writing articles for publications in the newspapers, magazines and journals.
• Advisors to the constitutional posts as the President, the Governor etc
• Law enforcing agencies
• Teaching
• Research
• Political Journalism
• Civil Service
• Administrative Services
• Political advisors
• International Relations
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Courses
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B.A (Political Science).
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M.A (Political Science).
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Ph.D.
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