Vision and Objectives:

The department of Sociology right from its inception in 1960, has been striving for the development of integrated personality of the students, preparation of the students to meet the challenges of life and develop their capacity for critical analysis of social issues and facilitation of the students for playing key roles in national development. The department is happy to note that its efforts have yielded good results with many of the alumnae occupying responsible positions and everyone passing out of this Department doing full justice to whichever position she occupies.

-Holistic preparation of the students for a successful life

- To become socially sensitive and responsible citizen

- To develop the skills of the students in both academic and extra- curricular activities

-To reach National Development through individual development.

l 1995 - Vocationalisation of the course with   the introduction of computer papers.

l Introduced Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) for Higher Education.

l  2003 – Introduced Internship Programmes for the students in various Non-governmental organizations

l 2004 – Reframed the Computer Papers to equip students with the Global competition                 in the IT field. (HTML & FLASH)

l 2005 – Long cherished dreams of the Department became a reality with the Introduction of MSW – Master of Social Work with specializations in Community Development, Medical and Psychiatric Social Work.

l 2009 – Change of Nomenclature from B.A, Sociology to B.A, Sociology with Computer Applications for better employability of the students.

 

 

 

The department encourages extension activities with the following objectives :

* To gain practical knowledge
* To sensitize students about social issues
* To equip them with professional skills and extend their Services to the marginalized groups

Periodically the students will involve themselves in

•         Rejuvenating Juvenile Delinquents

•         Peer Interaction with Inmates of Helen Keller Society.

•         Peer Teaching in Govt. Middle School at Siruvallai Village

•         Mentoring the children in ABODE and academically assisting them in their studies.

•         Organize Need Based Awareness Programmes and Camps after village survey in collaboration with Placement Agencies (Individual/Group)

•         Department of Sociology Organised U.G.C Sponsored National Seminar on “Gender Discrimination in Families” in 2000.

•         Organised fact finding Group to study about fire Accident at Mental Asylum – Erwadi,on 8th August 2001. Press release was made on the same.

v Organized one-day International workshop on “Feminization of Poverty – A Global Perspective” at Fatima College on 02.12.2005 by Emile Mayor

v Data collection on “Religious Experience”   in Tamil Nadu- Collaboration with Hardy Association of Wales University, UK. In 2006.

v International Interactive Session with the Students of Switzerland and Japan on “Women Issues and Non-Violence” in 2006

v Department of Social Work organized National Seminar on “Marginalized Groups: Aged and Children” in 2007.

v SOCIAS – Inter Collegiate Meet Every Year.

v Organized 2 Days U.G.C Sponsored National  Seminar on 10^th and 11^th July,2008 -           “Human Rights – A move to Societal Equity”

v Organized Grandma’s Fest on 7.10.2009, to sensitize the students regarding Elderly women’s problem of adjustment and accommodation in the contemporary trend of the family system.

v Periodically project Documentary films related to social issues

l S.A.Ayisha has completed UG studies in United States under PLUS Programme.

l Punitha , Uma Maheswari and Priyadharshini –P.G degree at J.N.U. Delhi.

l R. Maheswari won Gold Medal for Guard of Honour in Delhi

l V.P. Gomathy represented AICUF, Tamilnadu in the Celebrations of World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany

l A. Priya Dharshini was the best cadet in N.C.C. Camps at Sikkim, Mysore and Visakapattinam.

l Jeya Nisha represented AICUF, Tamilnadu in the Celebrations of World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany

l Sri Ganga participated in the Youth parliament in University level.

Curriculum: Higher Education Oriented Papers:
* Principles of Sociology
* Social Research and Statistics
* Sociological Theories
* Social Psychology
* Psychology of Adjustment

Career Oriented Papers:
* Rural Sociology
* Social Gerontology
* Human Resource Development
* N.G.O Management

*Introduction to Computer Fundamentals and Office automation

 * Web Designing.HTML/FLASH
* Visual Basic with Access

*Desktop Publishing and Software

*SPSS

* EKTA
* SOCO Trust
* Peoples Watch
* Vizhiyagam
* Compassion
* Community Organisation for Women

Faculty Profile:

 Ms.K.Kanchan M.A., M.Phil.,

Head of the Department,

Years of Experience: 24 years
Area of Interest : Social Research and Indian Social Institutions.

Sr. Dr. Fatima Mary M.A., HDSE, PGDVE, Ph.D.,
Asst. Professor,
 Topic: Women, Ecology and Religion.
Years of Experience: 12 years
Area of Interest: Social Ecology, Sociological Theories, Sociology of Religion

Mrs. M.Meenakumari M.A.,MPhil.,(Ph.D)., (M.Sc,)
Asst. Professor,
Submitted Ph.D and pursuing M.Sc Applied Psychology
Topic: “Retirement - Curse or Boon”- A Sociological Analysis of the Retired Persons.
Years of Experience: 6 years
Area of Interest: Rural Sociology, Social Gerontology and Social Psychology.

Ms.V.Sofia Adaikala Mary M.A., M.Phil., P.G.D.C.A., Dip in Human Relations
Asst. Professor,
Area of Interest: Social Gerontology, Women’s Studies and  Computer.

Prominent Alumnae:
Sociology students have been placed in reputed positions in Universities, Colleges, Banks, NGOs- also as Counsellors ,BPOs etc. The following are the Prominent Alumnae:
Hemalatha-I.A.S passed 1999.
S.Punitha-Studying final year in J.N.U
S.Ayisha – Pursuing Plus Programme in U.S.A
S.UmaMaheswari- P.G Programme in J.N.U
A.Priyadarshini- P.G Programme in J.N.U
P.Gomathy attend World Youth Day and represented Tamilnadu, AICUF in Cologne Germany from July 22 to August 22, 2005.

Students Details: Sociology
2007-2010 - 36 students

2008-2011-41 students

2009-2012-42 students