Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Constituent Department of Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University,Noida
About Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences plays a unique role in an institute where the ethos of science and technology prevails. It is believed that engineering and science are, by their very nature, humanistic and socially derived enterprises. Hence a complete science and technology education must include humanities and social sciences and other behavioral sciences where the students unite application of scientific principles along with human, moral and social understanding.
The undergraduate courses aim at making the students aware of the various issues concerning man and society. They are meant to sensitize them to the broader social, cultural, economic, ethical and humane issues involved in social change. The M.Tech level course prepares the students for the professional world by creating communication competence that enables them to carve a niche for themselves in the organization they are a part of. The Department also offers Ph.D. programme in Economics, English, Psychology Sociology, and other disciplines with an emphasis on inter-disciplinary topics.
Courses Offered :
Ph.D. in Economics
Ph.D. in English
Ph.D. in Psychology
Ph.D. in Sociology
Laboratories :
Language Lab :
English language laboratory aims to develop the key areas of language i.e. reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. This language laboratory is beneficial for students in equipping them with these skills and developing their personality. A number of software, such as, connected speeches, tense buster, and sky pronunciation suite has been provided through this lab to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of communication in different situations. By the amalgamation of theory and practice, we enhance students’ presentation and communication skills.
Psychology lab :
The psychology laboratory provides with high interactive resources for psychometric tests of psychological science. Psychology students are invited to use the laboratory for future learning about psychological phenomena and scientific process including research methods, practical applications and ethics. Psychology lab is the perfect place to learn applied knowledge about the topics such as attention, memory, personality, learning, language, problem solving, intelligence, emotions etc. It also enhances students’ farsightedness and observational skills for judging a personality. Students learn to examine the interrelationship between subject and human behaviour. Psychology recognizes the need to study the problem oriented areas in human science with accurate guidance and testing.
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
Ph.D. in Economics
Ph.D. in English
Ph.D. in Psychology
Ph.D. in Sociology
Laboratories :
Language Lab :
English language laboratory aims to develop the key areas of language i.e. reading
writing
speaking and listening skills. This language laboratory is beneficial for students in equipping them with these skills and developing their personality. A number of software
such as
connected speeches
tense buster
and sky pronunciation suite has been provided through this lab to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of communication in different situations. By the amalgamation of theory and practice
we enhance students’ presentation and communication skills.
Psychology lab :
The psychology laboratory provides with high interactive resources for psychometric tests of psychological science. Psychology students are invited to use the laboratory for future learning about psychological phenomena and scientific process including research methods
practical applications and ethics. Psychology lab is the perfect place to learn applied knowledge about the topics such as attention
memory
personality
learning
language
problem solving
intelligence
emotions etc. It also enhances students’ farsightedness and observational skills for judging a personality. Students learn to examine the interrelationship between subject and human behaviour. Psychology recognizes the need to study the problem oriented areas in human science with accurate guidance and testing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries about Department of Humanities and Social Sciences
Where is the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences located?
The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is an academic teaching department of Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University,Noida, located in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Humanities and Social Sciences are conducted as per Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University,Noida guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Humanities and Social Sciences?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University,Noida.