1.1.1 Learning objectives

Name of the Department

 Department of Humanities and Social Sciences

Vision

• To create centre of excellence in the fields of Economics, Psychology, Political Science, English and other liberal arts through outcome and value based education, training & research.
• To develop an academic entity that is at the forefront of research and training in the Humanities and Social Sciences.
• To facilitate academic progress of students by encouraging them to actively participate in internship, conferences, seminars, workshops.

Mission

• The mission of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences is to develop and maintain academic curriculum and co-curricular activities that help students acquire a broad based knowledge in their chosen field of study.
• To enable the students should acquire the intellectual, communication skills and develop characteristics that encourage personal fulfillment, meaningful professional life   and responsible citizenship.

Programme name

B.A Economics (H)

Programme Code

BAHE

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1

To be able to identify, explain and use economic concepts, theories, models, and data analytic techniques.

PEO2

To acquire and use knowledge of economics, mathematics, statistics and learning economic history in the variety of contexts, providing the foundation for success in graduate studies and careers in the public and private sector.

PEO3

To be able to apply the economic tools to formulate positions on a wide range of social and economic problems and engage effectively in policy debates.

Program Outcomes

PO1

Critical Thinking :To create analytical ability to evaluate the operations of households, business, government and markets under varying competitive conditions

PO2

Effective Communication: To learn Economics as a way of thinking and become effective communicators and active team players.

PO3

Social Interaction:Ability to question, analyze and conduct investigative study into the economic issues, financial institutions, consumers and government

PO4

Effective Citizenship-Demonstrate empathetic social concern and equity centred national development and ability to act with an informed awareness of issues and participate in civic life through volunteering.

PO5

Ethics: Display knowledge to cultivate a better understanding of  moral dimensions of decision making also values of life at all stages;

PO6

Environment and Sustainability:Ability to develop  better understanding  regarding the issues of  poverty ,malnutrition women empowerment, gender equality and human rights and enable to express and apply them in day to day life and to develop awareness on sustainable development  goals

PO7

Self directed and life long Learning: To equip the students to acquire the higher managerial positions in industry and business, careers in policy making and public service
Ability to think independently and be aware of their own capabilities and strengths and able to plan for their future careers

Program Specific outcomes

PSO1

To inculcate the ability to employ the basic as well as advanced economic analysis in their decision making skills.

PSO2

To understand the behaviour of Indian and World Economy

PSO3

To determine economic variables including inflation,unemployment,poverty gdp using statistical methods

PSO4

To provide the students the opportunity of obtaining a professional qualification in economics focusing on the advanced practical areas and  to apply the concepts of economics efficiently in their professional forum.

Programme name

B.A Political Science (H)

Programme Code

BAPS

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1

To be able to demonstrate an ability to conduct political science research involving the development of research questions, gathering and collecting data, quantitative and qualitative analysis, and presenting the results in a logical and professional manner.

PEO2

 Exhibiting enhanced ability to think critically and make arguments across a range of social science topics and to communicate effectively in debates and discussions.

PEO3

Provide students the basic knowledge and skills to pursue public or non-profit sector work locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally.

Program Outcomes

PO1

To understand the nature of politics, public values, and the institutions and processes of politics in various forms and be able to appreciate the knowledge and civic responsibilities required for effective participation in political life.

PO2

To be able to distinguish among the leading schools of thought in political science and apply these approaches in understanding and explaining domestic and international political phenomena.

PO3

To have an in-depth understanding of political institutions and processes in different countries and be able to think critically about various dilemmas, including achieving justice, in political life.

PO4

To demonstrate and enhance the ability to critically think and make arguments across a range of social science topic that is grounded in various schools of political thought.

PO5

To be able to apply the knowledge of the subject to closely follow the debates around the texts and engage in analysis of the primary text.

PO6

 To be able to explain and evaluate a sophisticated conception of justice and be able to describe situations in which justice concerns arise.

PO7

To be able to demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively through their written work. Students will be prepared to pursue public or non-profit sector work, and/or graduate studies in political science or public administration, or law school.

Program Specific outcomes

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PSO1

Capacity to think critically in evaluating the platforms of political parties and the impact of leadership changes

PSO2

Ability to design and undertake individual research and persue higher studies in political science or any other discipline

PSO3

development of the intellectual capacity and higher level skills such as critique and sythesis to function as legislatures and policy analyst

PSO4

Proficiency in writing and verbal skills to be able to excel in multi layered communication as national and global think tank.

Programme name

B.A. PSYCHOLOGY (HONOURS)

Programme Code

BAHP

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)

PEO1

To disseminate knowledge related to the field of Psychology and provide the students necessary exposure to develop interest in the domain and thus prepare them for careers to this specific field.

PEO2

Understand and value different branches and emerging fields of Psychology

PEO3

To comprehend the essential processes underlying human behavior and the process of human development and change from biological and psychosocial perspectives.

Program Outcomes

PO1

Critical Thinking: Take informed actions after identifying the assumptions that frame our thinking and actions, checking out the degree to which these assumptions are accurate and valid, and looking at our ideas and decisions (intellectual, organizational, and personal) from different perspectives.

PO2

Effective Communication: Speak, read, write and listen clearly in person and through electronic media in English and in one Indian language, and make meaning of the world by connecting people, ideas, books, media and technology.

PO3

Social Interaction: Elicit views of others, mediate disagreements and help reach conclusions in group settings.

PO4

Effective Citizenship: Demonstrate empathetic social concern and equity centred national development, and the ability to act with an informed awareness of issues and participate in civic life through volunteering.

PO5

Ethics: Recognize different value systems including your own, understand the moral dimensions of your decisions, Manual for Universities NAAC for Quality and Excellence in Higher Education 152 and accept responsibility for them.

PO6

Environment and Sustainability: Understand the issues of environmental contexts and sustainable development.

PO7

Self-directed and Life-long Learning: Acquire the ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in the broadest context socio-technological change.

Program Specific outcomes

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PSO1

The students will learn   the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, empirical findings, and historical trends in Psychology.

PSO2

Critical thinking skills, creativity and inquiry are an important component of Psychology therefore the students will develop scientific approach to analyzing the problems related to behavior and mental processes, evaluate evidence and use research theories in finding solutions.

PSO3

Students will understand and apply basic research methods in Psychology, including research design, data analysis, and interpretation.

PSO4

 Students will understand and apply psychological principles to personal, social, and organizational issues and cultivate the mindset that would ensure that they are able to tolerate behavioral ambiguity and act ethically.