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➢         Mission Statement :-To cultivate academic excellence and critical thinking in the field of Sociology through collaborative learning, interdisciplinary research, and active engagement with contemporary social issues .

➢         Vision & Goals:-

To build a dynamic learning environment that fosters Sociological imagination, ethical responsibility and social innovation enabling students to emerge as thoughtful scholars, Community leaders and agents of positive change .

➢         Introduction:-

The department of Sociology was established in 1956 at UG level under Agra University ,Agra later on PG classes were started from 1958 and since then it is imparting education at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and offering research facilities .The curriculum integrates classical Sociological theory with contemporary issues, empowering students to analyze and address real -world social challenges . Research  activities are actively pursued in areas such as Rural Sociology , Gender Studies ,Social Stratification , Sociology of Education and more .

Message from the Head of Department :-

The Department of Sociology is committed to nurturing socially responsible citizens with a strong academic foundation. Our team of experienced faculty emphasizes analytical thinking , research Orientation and fieldwork exposure ,ensuring students are well-prepared for both academic and professional pathways .

     Our alumni  have made their Mark in diverse fields including civil services ,Social work ,teaching ,research, and non – governmental organizations.We regularly update our curriculum to match the evolving societal landscape and incorporate modern Sociological tools and techniques .We aim to contribute meaningfully to society by equipping students with the ability to critically evaluate and influence social Structures.

 Programs Offered

➢         Undergraduate Program

            B.A. in Sociology (this is a 3 years / 6 semester program) UG-MRP /Minor /Voational/  Co-curricular /Skill  development  Cources etc. with brief descriptions

➢         Postgraduate Programs

 M.A. in Sociology (this is a 2 years / 4 semester program) /PG-MRP/ Minor Courses,Ph.D  Curriculum  Course .

*Research Study Centre .

  1. Classrooms

  2. Seminar Room

  3. Computer

  4. Printer

  5. LCD Projector 

  6. Libraries-Central Library

The notable achievements of this department include:

#.More than 16  books are published till date.

#.More than 33 Ph.D degrees have been awarded till date.

#.Currently, 10 students are working as research scholars in different fields of sociology including Family, Cottage Industries, Aging, Status of Women, Youth Culture, Family Planning, Discrimination of Scheduled Castes, Crime, Widow, etc.

 

JRF,NET,SRF Qualified Student :-

1.Sudhir Kumar.          NET

2. Azad Singh.             NET

3. Kr. Poonam NET & Rajeev Gandhi Scholarship

4. Ravindra Kumar ,     NET & Rajeev Gandhi Scholarship

5. Kr. Tina.                    NET

6. Kr. Deepti Chaudhary. NET

7. Kr. Nazis.                  NET

8. Kr.Alka Tomar.          NET

9. Kr. Renu Sharma.     NET ,NET Dec. 2019

10. Amit Chikara.          NET  Dec. 2012

11. Kr. Meenu.              NET ,Dec. 2022

12. Shashank Kashyap JRF, June 2020

13. Kr. Antim.                NET  June 2024

14Kr. Ritu Khokhar    .  NET June 2024

15. Kr. Tarannum          NET ,JuTarannum

16. Sachin Insha ,         NET for Ph.D.only

M.Phil :-  CCS University  

1. Vipin Kumar s/o Sh. Balbir Singh        2013

2. Kr.prabha. D/o Sh. Dharmraj               2014

3. Kr. Sikha. D/o Sh. Balram                   2014

4. Kr. Meenu. D/o Sh.  Iqbal Singh.         2014

5  Kr. Ritu.    D/o Sh. Narendra Kumar    2014

6. Kr. Ritu khokhar.D/o Sh. Sohan Pal Singh  2016

#.  Comleted a Minor Research Project on "Pariwarik Sanyuktata Ki Pravratiyan: ake Nagar evam Mahanagar main pariwarik sanyuktata ka tulnatmaka Adhyayan" — sponsored/funded by UGC .

#   .Besides teaching, the teachers of the department are also enganged in the following activities:

*  Field Investigators in Perform System Indicator

*   Observers in Traning & Orientation in Reproductive & Child Health

*  Observers in Refresher Training Programmes

*  Participated in State Nation Survey - January 2006

*  Participated and Presented papers in National Seminars (19) and Conferences (3)

*  Organised seminars on AIDS and Polio

*  Working as Counsellors with various academic programmes of IGNOU

*  Associated with Indian Sociological Society and Indian Sociological Association

#.  Dr. Hallen is the Founder Editor of the Indian Journal of Social Research

#  Achieved PG Grant of UGC for the tenth Five-Year Plan

#.  The Department has introduced a journal " U.P.Journal of Social Science Research"

Former faculty members:-

S.N.

Name of members.

Qualification.

Period.

Photo/ Contact No.

1

Dr.A.K.Mathur.

M.A.Ph.D.

1958-1960

 

2

Dr. G.C.Hallen.

M.A. Ph.D.

1958-1990

3

Shri Dharamveer Singh.

M.A.

1961-1999

4

Dr.( Smt.) Alka Rani.

M.A.Gold Medallist Ph.D.

1979-2021

5

Dr.Amit Kumar Sharma.

M.A. Ph.D.

1993- 1999

6

Dr.Gaurang Ranjan Sahay

M.A.Ph.D.

1993- 2004

7

Pro.  D.P.S.Tomar

M.A.Ph.D.

2001- 2025

Faculty