Human Development is the study of how human beings develop physically, mentally, emotionally and socially
within the context of the family and society. It offers an interdisciplinary approach to individual and family
development across the lifespan. It covers the stages of lifespan from conception to old age to promote holistic
development and face the challenges of day-to-day life. The course curriculum prepares graduates for
professional careers related to working with infants, children, adolescents, adults, elderly and families
in social and human service settings, all of which provide opportunities for student participation and learning.
Vision
Human Development addresses the challenges in development, relationships, families and society through instruction, research and extension activities embedded within the theoretical framework and contextual needs.
Mission
Committed to associate instruction, research and extension activities for the societal welfare through child assessment and parent guidance, laboratory nursery school and centre for childhood research and advocacy
Genesis and Growth of the Department
Year of establishment |
Course |
1965 |
M.Sc Child Development and Family relationship |
1977 |
PG Diploma course in Child Development |
1980 |
UG Child, family and Social Welfare |
1988 |
M.Sc . M.Phil, Ph.D Human development |
1992 |
Post Matriculate Diploma in Early Childhood Education |
1994 |
Diploma in Early Childhood Education (IGNOU) |
2005 |
Add on course in Early Childhood Education |
2007 |
UG Course B.Sc Human Development |
Objectives
Key Objectives:
- To promote the holistic development and well-being in physical, cognitive and psycho-social domains in all stages of human life.
Specific Objectives:
- Provide optimum maternal care to ensure healthy prenatal and neonatal development.
- Enrich the early learning experiences for the all round development in infancy and early childhood years.
- Bring optimum development during school years.
- Promote resilience and prevent risk for overall development of young people.
- Work towards improving the quality of life during adulthood.
- Advocate the life skills and counselling towards healthy and positive lifestyle for the welfare of human beings.
Thrust areas for the Research
