Master of Arts in Non-formal Education and Development

Course Summary

COURSE LEVEL M.A. Post Graduate Degree (64 Credits)
DURATION Two Years (Four Semesters)
ELIGIBILITY Graduation from any recognized University with 45% marks & 40% for SC/ ST
STUDENT INTAKE 35 (Thirty five) Only women candidates will be admitted
MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION English / Marathi

This Masters degree(M.A.) is for people with interest in the field of Formal and Non-Formal Education, Social/Community Development or Rural Development. This includes people who have prior experience in educational settings, and also those who are new to the subject. The MA programme introduces various approaches to education and development with emphasis on units related to non–formal and adult education. The department has an active community outreach network of its own and collaborates with a number of non–government organizations (NGOs) for practical training / field work.

The MA in Non–Formal Education and Development prepares students for employment in a wide range of areas, including Educational Policy, Government Departments, and National and International Organisations. Some students can continue to study for Research Degrees. The course provides an understanding of the current status of Education, Non- Formal Education and contemporary themes such as Literacy and Social Development. It provides students with strong theoretical and empirical understandings of educational process and examines international and national policy and practice.

Course Objectives

To create knowledge base in the area of Non- Formal Education, Adult & Continuing Education, Social Entrepreneurship, Corporate Social Responsibility, Globalization, Population Dynamics, Rural Development and Human Rights.

To provide an opportunity to university graduates to develop knowledge, skills, and attitudes for gainful employment with NGOs, government organisations, national and international bodies.

To build a cadre managers for management of Continuing, Adult Education and Extension programmes and equip them with the skills of planning, organising, monitoring and evaluation of such programmes.

Course Contents

The course is divided into four semester (64 Credit) spread over two years. In all students have to study 16 modules, of which 12 are compulsory modules (including fieldwork) and out of 4 optional modules students have to select any two modules of their choice. The compulsory modules will provide the students with a sound foundation and understanding of the subject.
The compulsory modules are:-

      Basic Foundation in - Sociology, Psychology, Economics and Political Science
      Initiatives and Skills in Non- Formal Education and Adult Education
      Community Organization and Development
      Curriculum and Material Development for Non- Formal Education
      Management of Containing Education
      Communication and Mass Media
      Research Methods and Evaluation Strategies
      Social Policies
      Term Paper
      Corporate Social Responsibilities
      Social Entrepreneurship
      Participatory and Interactive Training Methods
      Field Work/Practical

The optional modules (any two):-

      Rural Development
      Basics in Population Dynamics
      Women and Gender
      Human Rights

Rules

  • All theory and practicals are compulsory.
  • Final examinations will be held in April.
  • A minimum of 40% marks are essential to pass in a subject.
  • Results of the students will not be declared unless they complete the course requirement i.e. internal assessment, projects, assignments and other submissions.

Additional Information

The course focuses on over all development of women students.

Modules on Life Skills Education, Personality Development and Communication Skills are in-built in the course work.

Assistance will be provided for job placement.

Hostel accommodation will be provided to limited outstation students.

Selection of the candidates will be made on the basis of their performance in interview.

Classes will commence from the first week of July.