Department of Education is the most seasoned branch of Education in Indian Universities. It offers both Liberal and Professional Courses of studies. 2 year M.A./M. Sc in Education alongside 2 year B. Ed, 2 year M. Ed couses and also M. Phil and Ph.D. Courses. The Department has a few had a few UGC real research extend, ICSSR extends under its resources.

Exceptional honour/acknowledgment from UGC or related statutory body: B. Ed and M. Ed courses are perceived by NCTE

Courses

Programme
Level of study
Eligibility
Intake capacity

M.A.
PG
40% in UG
125

B.Ed
PG
50% in degree
50

M.Ed
PG
B.Ed & 50% in degree
50

M.Phil Post PG
55% in M.A./M.Sc/M.Ed
15

Ph.D.
Research
M.A./M. Sc/M. Ed
Qualified in NET/SET/RET
NA

Research

Projects:

Project title
Funding agency
Principal investigator
Duration
Budget

Participation of Children with Intellectual Disabilities in India and South Africa
NIHSS (International grant)
Dr Santoshi Halder
2 years
5 Lakhs (India side)

Exploring the Probable Environmental risk factors of Autism Spectrum Disorder ICSSR
Dr Santoshi Halder
2 Years
10 Lakhs

Collaborations:

Title of the programme
Principal collaborator of the department
Name and address of the collaborating institution
Principal collaborator of the collaborating institution
Duration of the Programme

International collaborative International Research and Academic Exchange
Dr Santoshi Halder
University of Pretoria, South Africa and University of Cape town, South Africa
Dr Shakila Dada, Department of Augmentative and Alternative Communication, University of Pretoria, South Africa
2 years

Thrust areas in teaching and research of the academic department/ centre :
• Population and Environmental Education.
• Education of Children with Special Needs.
• Science and Mathematics Education.
• Educational Management.
• History and Philosophy of Education
• Gender Studies.
• Non-formal Education and Open Learning.
• Developmental Psychology.

Teaching Support
• LCD projectors for PPT presentation as well as video presentations
• Visits to various institutions
• Workshops
• Extension Lectures by faculties from other Universities
• E-learning

Contact

Campus:
Alipore

Address for Communication:

Department of Education
1, Reformatory Street
Kolkata 700027