EDUAGE - EDUCATION MADE EASY

The discipline of Rural Development is of vital significance for understanding the development issues related to rural society. The syllabus of M.A Programme in Rural Development is designed to include such diverse academic contents as are essential in the making of this discipline in the Indian Context. An essential component of this programme is dissertation based on empirical research in rural areas. The programme will be useful to personnel working in various Govt. Departments/agencies, NGO’s, Cooperatives, Banks and other institutions engaged in rural transformation. It will also be beneficial for fresh graduates interested in pursuing career in the discipline of rural development.

Eligibility	: Graduates from any discipline are eligible.
Medium	: This year programme is available in English medium. However, from July, 2006 the medium will be both English and Hindi.
Fee	: Ist year : Rs.3100/- (Rs.100/- Registration fee inclusive) IInd year : Rs.2500/-
Duration	: Minimum 2 years Maximum 5 years
Credits	: 66 credits (1 credit = 30 hours of study)

The programme comprises the following courses:

Course Code	Title of the Course	Credits
First Year	Compulsory Courses
I Semester
MRD – 101	Rural Development – Indian Context	6
MRD – 102	Rural Development Programmes	6
MRD – 103	Rural Development – Planning and Management	6
II Semester
MRD – 104	Research Methods in Rural Development	6
MRDP – 001	Dissertation	12
Second Year	Optional Courses (Choose any five)
III & IV Semesters
RDD – 6	Rural Health Care	6
RDD – 7	Communication and Extension in Rural Development	6
MRDE – 101	Rural Social Development	6
MRDE – 002	Voluntary Action in Rural Development	6
MRDE – 003	Land Reforms and Rural Development	6
MRDE – 004	Entrepreneurship and Rural Development	6

II Year ( III & IV Semester)

Choose any three optional Coruses during III Semester and two during IV Semester.
OR
Choose any two optional courses during III Semester and three during IV Semester.