B.A. (SOCIOLOGY AND ECONOMICS)

Eligibility:

a) A Candidate for being eligible for admission to the three year integrated course leading to the degree of Bachelor Of Arts must have passed the Higher secondary school Certification (std.XII) examination conducted by the different Divisional Boards of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education with the following subjects:-
1) English
2) Any one of the Modern Indian Languages or Modern Foreign Languages or any classical Language or Information Technology.
3) Any four subjects carrying 100 marks each.
OR
Must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (Std.XII) examination with vocational subject conducted by the different Divisional Board of Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education with the following subjects:-
1) English
2) Any one vocational subject carrying 200 marks prescribed by the Board from time to time.
3) Any three subjects carrying 100 marks each.
OR
Must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (Std.XII) examination with the minimum competency based vocational course conducted by the different Divisional Boards of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education with the following subjects:-
1) English
2) Any one of the Modern Indian Languages or Modern Foreign Languages or any classical Language or Information technology.
3) General Foundation Course .
4) Any one subject carrying 300 marks from among the minimum competency based vocational course prescribed by the Higher Secondary School certificate examination from time to time.
OR
Must have passed an examination of another university or body recognized as equivalent there to.

Duration of Program:

This course is a full time course. The duration of the course is of SIX semester over 3 years.

Program Outcomes:-

1) Knowledge and Communication: Equip with multidisciplinary perspectives and address the various concerns of the world through critical inquiry. Express effectively (through written, oral and visual mediums) on any political, social and economic issues pertaining to humankind and society.

2) Problem analysis and development of solutions: Critically asks questions, develop skills and form conclusions through reflective thinking. Integrate knowledge and enable the analysis of complex phenomena, issues and situations related to society, politics and economics.

3) Ethically and Socially Responsible: Discern ethical principles and personal values in light of academic and social commitment. Pursue justice and equality and develops concerns for the poor and marginalized.

4) Life Long Learner and Researcher: Develops research capabilities and use various perspectives to link global and local issues.

5) Teamwork/ Collaborators: Work collaboratively and effectively with diverse groups towards personal and common goals.

6) onment: Understand the issues of environmental context and sustainable development and implement best practices in environmental conservation and sustainability through action.

7) Competencies for employment: Develop professional competencies and values that provide the confidence to be in positions of responsibility and help serve for the betterment of society.

Syllabus:

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

First Year

Second Year

Third Year

Semester I	Semester II
Compulsory Course Communication Skills in English (Paper-I) Hindi Foundation Course	Compulsory Course Communication Skills in English (Paper-I) Hindi Foundation Course
CORE COURSE (MAJOR ELECTIVES) Economics Microeconomics-I (Paper-I) Sociology Foundations of Sociology (Paper-I)	CORE COURSE (MAJOR ELECTIVES) Economics Microeconomics-II (Paper-II) Sociology Foundations of Sociology (Paper-I)

Semester III	Semester IV
Compulsory Course Foundation Course	Compulsory Course Foundation Course
CORE COURSE (MAJOR ELECTIVES) Economics Macro Economics-I (Paper-III) Public Finance (Paper-IV) Sociology Indian Society: Structure and Change (Paper-II) Emerging Issues and Concerns in Indian Contemporary Society (Paper-III)	CORE COURSE (MAJOR ELECTIVES) Economics Macro Economics-II (Paper-V) Indian Economy (Paper-VI) Sociology Sociology of Development (Paper-II) Emerging Fields in Sociological Studies (Paper-III)

Semester V	Semester VI
Economics Specialization Microeconomics-III (Paper-VII) Economics of Development (Paper-VIII) Financial Economics (Paper-IX)	Economics Specialization Macro Economics-III (Paper-XIII) International Economics (Paper-XIV) Indian Financial System (Paper-XV)
Sociology Specialization Theoretical Sociology (Paper-IV) Sociology of Work (Paper-V) Sociology of Gender (Paper VI, Elective)	Sociology Specialization Anthropological Thought (Paper-IV) Sociology of Informal Sector (Paper-V) Gender and Society in India: Contemporary Debates and Emerging Issues (Paper VI, Elective)