Sociology

The courses offered by the department are affiliated to Himachal Pradesh University Shimla. Department has implemented the choice based credit system (CBCS) for grading B.A. students as per the guidelines of HPU. The department of sociology is an academic department that focuses on the study of human society and social behavior.

PROGRAM SPECIFIC OUTCOMES OF SOCIOLOGY
1. Demonstrate a basic understanding of theoretical paradigms used to study social phenomena and generate research in the field of sociology.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the research method process, the various data collection techniques available for conducting research within the social science.
3. Demonstrate an ability to apply sociological concepts and theories to the real world ultimately their everyday activities.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the formation and function of the social institutions that exists in our society.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the social groups that operate in our development and socialization.

Upon completion of BA in sociology students will be able to

Think critically about the cause and consequences of social inequality.

Explain and apply the major theoretical perspective in sociology.

Communicate orally and in writing about sociological concepts .Use their sociological educations outside the classrooms particularly in their career or further education.