Department of Rural Development and Social Work
Constituent Department of Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
About Department of Rural Development and Social Work
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
Year of Establishment of the Department: 1977
A Brief history of Department :
The Department of Rural Development was established in 1977 by the then Sri venkateswara University Autonomous Post Graduate centre, Anantapur. This post-graduate course has the distinction of being the first of its kind in India. The Department has been offering courses allied to Rural Development Sociology (M.A) course was offered since 1981-82 till the formation of Department of Sociology in 1985. Master of Social Work (M.S.W) course was introduced in 1990-91.
The Mission of the Department is to foster and sustain academic, research and extension programmes to promote the quality and strength or Rural Development professionals with the final object of improving the quality of rural life in India.
Programs & Courses Offered
Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department
M.A
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Common queries about Department of Rural Development and Social Work
Where is the Department of Rural Development and Social Work located?
The Department of Rural Development and Social Work is an academic teaching department of Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, located in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Rural Development and Social Work are conducted as per Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Rural Development and Social Work?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur.