Note on MA in Participatory Development From July 2010, IGNOU and PRIA are launching Masters Programme, which is modular in structure. Within a minimum period of two years and a maximum of five years learners can complete either one or all of the following :
Combining theory with practice and field placement, this programme will prepare professionals who can manage development projects at district and state levels. This programme will also enable development practitioners to upgrade their professional competence, thereby improving their career prospects. The programme is offered in a distance mode, making learning accessible through part time study, outside working hours. Distance delivery includes print materials, audio-visual CDs, guest faculty and immediate and engaged communication through web enabled bulletin board service.The course work is spread over 12 courses, 10 theoretical courses and 2 courses of field assignments. It will include supervised involvement of the student in existing interventions of the IGNOU PRIA Field Placement Centers (IPFPC), around participatory processes. Candidates who possess a Bachelors’ Degree in any discipline are eligible to apply. It is open for people working or interested in working for inclusive development. The participants can be fresh graduates, mid-career development professionals or young professionals with limited practical experience. The course includes four semesters , and the students have to pay Rs 6250 per semester. Interested applicants can apply for the programme by filling the Application form (in hard copy) . The Application Form is available in the Student Handbook and Prospectus,electronic version of which can be downloaded from : www.ignou.ac.in/cee/190510/MAPD%20prospectus.pdf The duly filled Application form , along with the Demand draft for the amount equivalent to the first installment of the fee, certificates in support of educational qualifications and category certificate should be sent by Regd. Post/Speed Post/by hand to: Director Envelope carrying the application form should clearly indicate “ Application For Participatory Development Programme” Last date for Application Form: For July 2010 session, 31st July , 2010 and for January 2011 session, 30th October, 2010. For more details , please click on the following weblink: |