Master of Arts (Sociology) (MASO)

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Name of the Program:

Master of Arts (Sociology)

Programme Code:

MASO

Programme Fee:

Rs. 5900/- (Per Year)

Other Fee:

Rs. 500/- (One time fee for Alumni and Certificate)

Total Fee to be Paid:

Rs. 6400/- (for First Year)

Min Duration:

2 Years

Max Duration:

4 Years

Medium of Study:

English,Odia

Eligibility:

Graduation

Programme Coordinator:

Ms. Karisma Sahoo (k.sahoo@osou.ac.in)

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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: 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.

Programme activated in following Study Centres:

Govt. Autonomous College, Angul (0101)
Patitapaban Degree Mahavidyalaya, Jarapada (0103)
Fakir Mohan Autonomous College, Balasore (0201)
Bhadrak Autonomous College, Bhadrak (0401)
Chandbali College, Chandbali (0402)
Rajendra (Auto) College, Bolangir (0501)
Model Degree College, Boudh (0601)
Ravenshaw University, Cuttack (0703)
Salipur Autonomous College, Salipur (0705)
Dhenkanal Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Dhenkanal (0901)
Paradip College, Paradip (1202)
Vyasanagar Autonomous College, Jajpur-Road (1302)
Govt. (Auto) College, Bhawanipatna (1501)
Marshaghai College, Marsaghai (1703)
BJB Autonomous College, Bhubaneswar (1901)
Vikram Deb (Auto) College, Jeypore (2001)
Model Degree College, Malkangiri (2101)
MPC Autonomous College, Baripada (2201)
Karanjia Autonomus College, Karanjia (2202)
Nowrangpur College, Nabarangpur (2301)
Nayagarh (Autonomus) College, Nayagarh (2401)
Rayagada Autonomous College, Rayagada (2701)
G.M. University, Sambalpur (2801)
Rourkela Government Autonomous College, Rourkela (3001)
Neelashaila Degree Mahavidyalaya, Rourkela (3003)