Ph.D. (Human Development)

Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development

Ph.D. Human Development or Doctor of Philosophy in Human Development is the Doctorate level Human Rights course. Human development is the process of growing to maturity. Biologically, it entails growth from a one-celled zygote to an adult human being. The course helps to educate students in the theories, methods, and research that provide the basis for expanding knowledge and understanding of human development from an interdisciplinary perspective. The program will focus on the formation, change, and development of the individual in his or her interaction with a culture-specific context. Students seek to understand how to optimize personal relationships, and empower others to invest and engage in their chosen cause. The duration of the program is a minimum of two years from the date of registration (3 years for external candidates) and a maximum of 5-6 years.

Ph.D. Human Development Eligibility    

• Aspiring students should have passed a Master’s degree is required to gain admission to a doctoral program. In some subjects, doing a Masters in Philosophy (M.Phil.) is a prerequisite to start Ph.D.
• Candidate should clear the common entrance exam conducted by the University for the Course.

Ph.D. Human Development Syllabus

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

Ph.D. Human Development Colleges

• Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
• University of Agricultural Sciences - Dharwad, Dharwad
• Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
• Punjabi University, Patiala

Ph.D. Human Development Course Suitability

• Candidates who have the capability and experience in implementing health sector reform programs, experience in managing and implementing HNP programs in developing countries or applicable experience from industrialized countries are suitable for it. 
• They should be able to provide strategic decisions that make the topic very crucial and can be gained aimed targets. 
• Applicants should also be able to do the following task such as preparing project proposals; preparing management information systems; preparing project implementation plans; managing and coordinating the project at the district/state national level; program monitoring and evaluation.
• They could also be able to do documentation and case studies; team management; facilitation and people mobilization.

How is Ph.D. Human Development Course Beneficial?

• The degree prepares students for university teaching, research, administration of programs, consultation, program development, etc., in a variety of settings including those in education, medicine, mental health, public health, social services, government, etc. 
• They can also obtain jobs in research firms, or hold government positions related to child welfare and education at the local, state or national level. 
• Candidates can also run their own private educational schools and other institutions like coaching centers.

Ph.D. Human Development Employment Areas

• HDI Offices
• Government Schemes
• Demographic Centres
• Census Survey Offices
• Govt. Offices
• Prisons/Jails

Ph.D. Human Development Job Types

• Management Expert
• Assistant General Manager
• SQL Server Developer
• Agency Development Manager
• HR Executive
• Asst. Manager HR
• General Manager
• Lecturer/Professor
• Research Officer/Researcher
• Area Development Officer
• Welfare/Development Officer
• Community Development Officer
• Jail Probationary/Welfare Officer
• Urban Planner