MA Human Development

Master of Arts in Human Development

MA Human Development or Master of Arts in Human Development is a Post-Graduate Social Work course. Human Development defines the areas of human development which are Human Development (Biology), Developmental Psychology, Human Development (Humanity), and Human Development Index.

The Master of Arts program in Human Development builds competence in human development, knowledge of the social and political contexts of development, communication skills, integration of theory into practice, and research, preparing graduates to take on leadership roles in a range of settings serving individuals of all ages, as well as families.

MA Human Development Eligibility  

• Aspiring students should have passed Bachelor of Arts or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized university board.
• The students should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks at their Bachelor's.
• Some of the very reputed institutes conduct an entrance examination for admission.

MA Human Development Syllabus

Syllabus of Human Development Course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MA Human Development Colleges

• Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar
• Berhampur University, Berhampur
• Chaudhary Charan Singh University - Meerut, Meerut

MA Human Development Course Suitability

• The candidate should have lots of patience, flexibility, ability to get on with all types of people, leadership quality, and time management skills for this career.
• They should possess good and excellent organizational skills, should be able to coordinate all the individuals as a team and make them work together.
• Students should have analytical ability and the capacity to consider and solve problems, including complex problems to which there is no single solution.
• They should also be able to develop knowledge and practical skills in managing change.

How is the MA Human Development Course Beneficial?

• The Master Degree course is beneficial to assist the adoption and implementation of an integrated approach to social policy, programs, and services.
• It helps to build national-level capacity to respond to human and social development needs and develop and strengthen networks and partnerships and improve coordination of social and human development programs and services.
• After completing the degree course, the candidates can go for teaching jobs in the private sector, and after having passed certain educational degrees (such as B.Ed & NET exam) they can become permanent teachers and lecturers.
• They can also run their own private schools and coaching centers and they have also the option of going for research work on the very subject.
• They can work for social wings such as NGOs as well. They can get a job in any industry in the form of payroll; here they maintain the financial records of salaries and their related basic wages, deductions, etc.

MA Human Development Employment Areas

• Academic Institutes
• Demographic Agencies
• HR Departments
• NGOs
• Training and Development Centres

MA Human Development Job Types

• Business Development Manager
• Client Relationship Manager
• HRD Executive
• Human Resources Recruiter
• Human Resource Manager / Office Manager
• Land Acquisition Manager
• Manager / Deputy Manager
• Product Development Manager

Advanced Course in MA Human Development

• Ph.D. (Human Development)