ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Sociology has been established in October, 2020 at Periyar University constituent college of Arts and Science Pappireddipatty to carve out social equilibrium through its two dimensional phenomena as

• Academic

• Extension activities

The UG Department of Sociology established in the year 2020 follows a multidisciplinary approach in its curriculum and it attracts Civil Services aspirants. The program aims to provide an understanding of social institutions and social issues within diverse societies in a global context, and to apply sociological perspectives to these areas. It prepares students for a wide range of careers such as, Social Advocacy, Research, Teaching, NGO Management, Policy-making both in public and private sectors. The program is concerned with social transformation and developing an insight into the major challenges in contemporary society.