1 Year Program – Research Only
Program Code: HSHSS6.5MSCICD
Duration: 1 Year (Full-Time)
Mode: On-Campus at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar
Intake: July 2025
Department: Department of Scientific Spirituality
Faculty: Faculty of Human Values
School: School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Human Values
Overview
This is a pioneering one-year, research-focused Master of Science (M.Sc.) program that is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP-2020), and provides participants a unique opportunity to do research in specific areas related to Indigenous Approaches for Child Development and Generational Dynamics. Rooted in traditional wisdom and modern empirical/theoretical research, this program aims to prepare professionals who can create meaningful impact in child development, education policy, and community well-being, related to their specific area of research.
Program Focus and Possible Research Areas/Topics
The research work in this program shall focus on one or more of the following areas (although a specific student will actually work on a single or a few of these areas):
- Indigenous Knowledge on Child Development
- Indian Culture, Child Development and Generational Dynamics
- Analysis of generational traits in Indian scriptures and Indian history
- Parenting Science and Family Dynamics – Indigenous Perspective
- Community-Based Child Development Interventions
- Mental issues face by Gen Z and Alpha – possible solutions from indigenous approaches
- Impact of generational values on social behavior
- Technology’s role in shaping generational behavior
Research Framework
Students may engage in empirical and/or theoretical research using extensive literature, scientific papers, Classical Text Analysis, Field Studies etc. through different Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods.
Program Structure
Semester 1
Thesis phase 1 – 20 credits
Life management course-1 – 2 credits
Semester 2
Thesis phase 2 – 20 credits
Life management course-2 – 2 credits
Total credits = 44
Life management – a value-added course (VAC) offered by the Department of Life Management of the university
MOOCS (massive open online courses) will be allowed as per university policy.
