Dept. of Political Science

About the Department

Department of Political Science was established in 1974.  Department consists of two faculty members.  Initially the Department had two combinations. i.e. HEP and HPP. In 2016 EPP combination was introduced. At present Political Science is being offered in 8 combinations.

The department is committed to imparting excellent   teaching. It is focused on the overall development of the students. The department  strives in providing career guidance and employment skills to the students. The department is passionate about inculcating values of national integration among the students by celebrating national days and festivals like   National   Voters day, Human Rights Day, Constitution Day, Unity day. The department is also committed towards social service. The students and staff undertake various extension services like visiting orphanages, taking classes for school students   and donating amount to poor and needy students. To give more access and   enrich the classroom teaching the   staff use maximum ICT tools. The department   also endeavors to inculcate research aptitude among students by involving them   in study projects and also encouraging them to publish articles in various   journals.

Vision and Mission

Vision :

To establish a just and good society based on social science knowledge.

Mission:

• To promote excellence in teaching.
• To make the students critically analyze the politics and events in India and the world.
• To develop responsible and productive citizens.
• To develop non-partisan discussion skills.
• To foster scientific temper in thought and action.
• To cultivate ethical values.
• To prepare the students for their future responsibilities as academicians, State and Central Public servants, and other appropriate jobs.
• Developing research aptitude.

Objectives

1.To explore a better political world based on freedom, equality, individuality, democracy and justice.

2.To increase the theoretical knowledge   of political concepts, ideologies, forms of government, political philosophy, political systems, political process and global politics.

3. To impart the ability to think critically; to construct logical arguments; to collect, analyze, and interpret data; and to formulate conclusions.
4. To make them awareness of career options available with in political science.

5.To understand the major national and international problems, confronting contemporary political systems.

6.To inculcate   the citizenship skills, ethical values, and the ability to understand and appreciate human diversity.  and to engage in community life as active citizens.

Programs Offered

B.A.(CBCS)–English Medium

 Certificate Courses

Name of the Course: Disaster Management-I

Duration:         30 Days

No. of  hours   30

No. of days     30

Course Outcomes

• To develop conceptual, analytical and critical thinking among the students.
• To make them understand the contemporary social issues and societal problems.
• To inculcate research aptitude in the students.
• To provide a holistic perspective on society to the students.

• Students will be prepared for a wide range of   careers   like Public Services, academicians, private sector, NGOs, etc.
• To make the students appreciate and understand the inter relations between   theory and practice.
• To enhance the ability of students to provide innovative solutions to the problems that are confronted by society.
• To develop interpersonal competencies like leadership and teamwork among the students.

Number of outgoing students progression to higher education from( UG to PG)

1. More Ganga Prasad , got selected as  Police Constable (TSSP) (Men) in Police .
2. Kummari Laxminarayana got selected   as SGT, in Teachers Recruitment 2017, School Education, Telangana.
3. Manjula Rajkumar got selected as Panchayat Secretary in Andhra Pradesh.

Field Trips

• 2017 -18- Field trip to Golconda Fort and Salar Jung Museum
• 2018-19   –  Field Trip to Chow Mahallah Palace
• 31-12-2020   –   Field Trip to Book Exhibition
• Field Trip to SHE Teams  & Women Safety  Office for Jignasa Study Project

Projects

National Seminars Attended

1. Dr. C. Shanthi

2.T. Geetha Sree

EXTENTION LECTURES

To enrich the teaching-learning process the department has conducted extension lectures by eminent resource persons.

Achievements (Faculty & Students)

Progression to Higher Education

Employment:

Extension Activities

The department of Political science believes that “   there is  no higher religion than human service. To work for the common good is the greatest creed. To realise this    goal   the staff and students undertake extension activities. The objective of doing extension activities are:

• To promote social responsibility among the students
• To make them aware of different socio-economic problems confronted by the people in the society
• Help the destitute and needy by visiting Orphanages

Visit to rainbow homes

The students visited Rainbow Homes ,an  Orphanage for girls near Musheerabad in Hyderabad. They interacted with the residents of the orphanage and motivate the students to excel in their studies. We frequently visit the orphanage  and find out the needs of the  students.  Distributed Books, Pens, Stationery and other material.

Donations to Anaadha Vidyarthi  Griha

The staff contribute some amount every month to the students of Anaadha Vidyarthi Griha.

Helped the student who met with an accident

Tarun , B, A I Year student met with an accident caused severe head injuries, was  admitted in ICU on  31-12-2019. He needed  money for surgery . For his treatment the department and students collected  the amount and gave to him.

Research and Publications

1. Dr. C. Shanthi, Assistant Professor in Political Science

2.T. Geetha Sree, Assistant Professor in Political Science

3.Student Publications

2019-20: III BA (VI Semester) Subject wise Result

Result Analysis

Year wise-Strength

 Department of Political Science: Semester V

Department of Political Science: Semester VI

Best Practices

Future

• To get seats in IITs, AZIM Premji, Central Universities,  TISS,    National Law Universities , Delhi University, JNU etc.
• To improve the skills of the students.
• Strengthening Coaching for Competitive exams.
• More focus on research skills.
• Encourage the students to do more projects.
• Take up more extension activities.