Ph.D. in Political Science

PO1

Critical Thinking

Ability to substantiate critical reading of books and articles and also to review in order to make analytical assessment while comprehending them in terms of both generic understanding and contextual study.

PO2

Effective Communication

Ability to identify, speak and write about concepts and approaches as well as the ability to understand and engage with current developments in the light of models, theories and notions of public policy and governance.

PO3

Social Interaction

Cultivate ability to look at and evaluate basic governance texts as a field of study and as part of the wider network of local and global culture. Demonstrate a coherent and systematic knowledge and understanding of the theoretical developments and practices in the field of governance, public policy and related disciplines.

PO4

Effective Citizenship

Create awareness about one’s role as an Indian citizen.

PO5

Ethics

Cultivate a better understanding of the values of equality, ethics and morality that support us in reasoned judgment at all stages of life and use ethical practices in research.

PO6

Environment and Sustainability

Sensitize towards the environment and work towards sustainable development and also the issues of women empowerment, gender equality, human rights environment and sustainable practices in order to enable them to apply them in day-to-day life.

PO7

Self-Directed and Life-Long Learning

Channelize the interests of the students in a better way, make more meaningful choice regarding career or opt for higher studies.

PSO1

Understand the contribution of the main traditions of western political thinkers to political thought.

PSO2

Understand the processes and dynamics of Indian government and politics. It also familiarizes with the vital contemporary emerging issues of center-state relation, political parties, emergence of new leadership at different levels, demand for autonomy movement, ethnic conflicts etc.

PSO3

Acquaint with the basic concepts, principles and dynamics of public administration.

PSO4

Familiarize with important theories and issues of international relations.

PSO5

Understand the basic concept and ideological orientations of political science discipline.

PSO6

Understand the contribution of the main traditions of Indian Political Thought.

PSO7

Understand the basic concept and issues concerning human rights and challenges.

PSO8

Ability to design and undertake individual research and pursue higher studies in political science or any other discipline.

PSO9

Understand the women’s issues and problems.