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Human Development & Family Studies
Department of Human Development & Family Studies
About the Department:
The Department of Human Development and Family Studies is one of the major discipline under College of Community Science. Department is functioning with the aim to develop specialized human resources for pursue their career in the field of Human Development by discovering, assimilating, applying knowledge about life span in human Development.
Vision:
- To emerge as a global centre of excellence in teaching, research and extension in agriculture and allied sciences in the country to ensure sustained healthy food, nutrition and livelihood security.
Mission:
- The university is committed to the cause of Indian agriculture through its quality teaching, demand-driven and location-specific research and extension programmes in the light of dynamism of socio-economic and agro ecological conditions, management perceptions, international trade scenarios and government policies.
Objectives:
- To provide quality education and develop competency among students in preschool management
- To conduct research in the thrust areas of Human Development and Family Studies
- To sensitize the rural masses through dissemination of appropriate technologies regarding human development for enriching their life style.
Year of Establishment: 2019
Course Offered: B.Sc. (Hons.)
Department of Human Development and Family Studies | ||
Core Courses- | ||
S.No. | Course Title | Credits Hours
|
1. | Fundamentals of Human Development | 2(2+0) |
2. | Developmental Challenges in Children | 3(2+1) |
3. | Life Span Development | 3(2+1) |
4. | Marriage and Family Dynamics | 3(2+1) |
5. | Family Counseling and Child Welfare | 3(2+1) |
6. | Education Psychology and Early Childhood Education | 3(2+1) |
| Total | 17(12+5) |
Student READY programme- | ||
1. | Developmental Assessment of Young Children | 3(0+3) |
2. | Education and Counseling for Parents and Community | 2(0+2) |
3. | Early Childhood Care, Education and Management | 4(0+4) |
4. | Methods and Materials for Teaching Young Children | 4(0+4) |
| Total | 13=(0+13) |
Thrust Areas of Research:
- Following are the thrust areas of the Departmental research and extension activities:
- Early Childhood Care, Education and Development
- Adolescent growth and development
- Child, adolescent and family Counseling and Therapy
- Child and Family welfare
- Women studies and Empowerment
- Children and Families with Special Needs
- Development of Intervention Programmes with special reference to Parents on rural population and Disadvantaged Section of the society
Co-Curricular activities:
- Parent Education Programme on 14th May, 2024
- Extracurricular activities among nursery children such as- festival celebration.
Salient Achievements:
- Laboratory Nursery School cum Day Care Center
- Mother and Child Care Room
Projects:
S.No | Title of Projects | Tenure of Projects | Funding Agency | PI/Co-PI | Funds Allotted (In Lakhs) | Status (Completed / Ongoing) |
1. | Empowerment of Rural Women in Bundelkhand Region through Food Processing (Agricultural Products) | 2 Years | UPCAR | PI: Dr. Vandana Kumari Co-PI: Dr. Diksha Gautam, Dr. Saurabh Dr. B.K. Gupta |
| Approved |
Faculty Participation in Capacity Development Programme/Seminar/ Workshops/etc:
Training/ Capacity Development Programme: 02
Seminar/Webinar: 02
Conference/ Workshop: 04
Facilities:
S. No. | Laboratory | Equipments |
1. | Laboratory Nursery School cum Day Care Centre as child observatory | CCTV camera, Television, Computer, Air conditioner, RO water, Educational toys, Books, Colours, Sitting Area, Dining Room, Rest Room, Teacher and Care-Taker |
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