To acquaint students with the sociological concepts and contemporary issues of society.

To acquaint students with theoretical as well as empirical understanding of society, social problems and everyday life in a scientific manner.

To make students skilled in the specialized techniques of interdisciplinary research, monitoring and evaluation of programmes.

To produce skilled human resource for various government departments, international and national organizations and NGOs.

Disciplinary / Professional Knowledge: Define and demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts, theories, principles and terminology of concerned discipline (literature, linguistics, sociology, psychology, political science and social work).

Problem analysis and solutions: Analyse problems and issues concerning language, literature, social sciences, human affairs/psyche and socio-psychological or socio-political matters. Apply experience and knowledge of subject to solve existing problems in the field of study.

Modern Methods, Tools and Techniques: Apply and use modern methods, tools and techniques to solve complex problems and issues of the discipline; and create a human friendly environment.

Inter and Trans-disciplinary development: Identify, differentiate and assess how language, literature, history, sociology, psychology, political science, social work, science, technology, etc. are connected to one another and contribute to human society. Demonstrate an understanding of interdisciplinary and trans-disciplinary approach of learning.

Ethics and Integrated Value System: Apply professional ethics, responsibilities towards society, culture, race, religion and nation while suggesting new ideas or solutions to existing problems and try to establish integrated value system in society.

Individual and Team Work: Take part in team work comfortably while working with people of different interest, class, community, culture and socio-political background and in the work of individual interest.

Communication and Presentation: Communicate confidently the knowledge acquired from literature, linguistics, sociology, political science, psychology, social work, etc. to the society in both written and oral form. Organize effective presentations on the subjects of their interest.

Vocational and Industry Exposure: Apply professional skills and industry exposure to serve industry and society.

Lifelong Learning: Utilize theoretical and practical knowledge of the subject in day-to-day situations to improve upon lifestyle and social condition either at workplace or at home, throughout life.

Education and Society: Discuss and Estimate the impact of theories and concepts in an individual’s holistic education and integral development of society.

Environment Sustainability, Social Sensitivity and Rural Development: Propose innovative ideas and modify outdated techniques and methods for sustainable development.Motivate general public for the protection/conservation of natural resources. Demonstrate sensitivity towards rural and backward society and design policies/projects for their integral development.

National Integration, Constitution, Culture and Heritage: Value and take part in activities concerning national integration, constitution, culture and heritage.

The students will be able to understand the sociological concepts, social demography, environment and social processes: stratification, exclusion, social change and development.

They will be able to apply various sociological theories, perspectives and approaches in understanding social realities.

The students will be able to conduct interdisciplinary research and report writing and develop a critical outlook on various social issues and processes.

The students will be able to use various techniques of Sociology, Social Anthropology in conducting pure and interdisciplinary research, monitoring and evaluation of the programmes; in serving the society in an individual and organizational capacity.