Human Development and Family Studies
The department of Human Development and Family Studies, one of the major discipline under college of Community Science ,AAU imparts education in diverse areas, including child and adolescent development, adult development and aging, biological and psychological aspects of human development, family studies, interventional and developmental research methods. Equal parts of theory, research and application are embedded in every course of study, balancing classroom exposure and experiences in the real world through research and extension activities.
VISION : Vision of the department of Human Development and Family Studies is to upgrade the department as the centre of excellence in the area of human development. The department will have more branches as department of Early Childhood Care and Education and department of Women and Family Studies to provide opportunities to students to specialize in those areas.
MISSION : The mission of the department of Human Development and Family Studies is to educate and inspire students to improve the lives of children and families by using a holistic approach. The curriculum of the department of Human Development and Family Studies provide a broad general education through various core, multidisciplinary and supporting courses as well as coursework specific to the child and family. This combination of courses assures professional competencies in the fields relating to the welfare of family and community.
Projects
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On Going
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Assam Agricultural University sponsored project on "Resilience- an approach of life skill for quality life", project cost Rs.130320300 Lakh
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Assam Agricultural University sponsored project on "Mobile application for identification of Red flags in child development", project cost Rs.276846 Lakh
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Assam Agricultural University sponsored project on "Resilience - an approach of life skill for quality life", project cost Rs.1303206 Lakh
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Assam Agricultural University sponsored project on "Mobile application for identification of ‘Red flags’ in child development", project cost Rs.1394245 Lakh
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AAU, Jorhat sponsored project on "Resilience - an approach of life skill for quality life", project cost Rs.1303206.00 Lakh
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AAU, Jorhat sponsored project on "Resilience - an approach of life skill for quality life", project cost Rs.1303206.00 Lakh
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AAU sponsored project on "Mobile application for identification of Red flags in child development",
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ICAR sponsored project on "AICRP - WIA (CD component)",
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ICAR sponsored project on "AICRP- Women in Agriculture", project cost Rs.21268000 Lakh
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ICAR sponsored project on "Farmers FIRST",
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DBT sponsored project on "Multifaceted exploration of edible Molluses of North East India",
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IIT sponsored project on "Design Innovation Centre (DIC) project on early language acquisition-An approach to alphabet learning in Assamses language", project cost Rs.10.25 Lakh
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IIT sponsored project on "Design Innovation Centre (DIC) project on early language acquisition-An approach to alphabet learning in Assamses language", project cost Rs.10.25 Lakh
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Design Innovation Center, IIT, Guwahati sponsored project on "Early language acquisition- An approach to alphabet learning in Assamese language.", project cost Rs.1002500 Lakh
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MHRD sponsored project on "Early language acquisition - An approach to alphabet learning in Assamese language", project cost Rs.10.25 Lakh
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MHRD sponsored project on "Early language acquisition- an approach to alphabet learning", project cost Rs.10.25 Lakh
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ICAR sponsored project on "AICRP on Home Science (Child Development)",
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Completed
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ICAR sponsored project on "Reproductive Health Care in Agrarian families", implemented in 2017. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Jinamoni Saikia)
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Design Innovation Center , IIT, Guwahati sponsored project on "Early language acquisition- An approach to alphabet learning in Assamese language", project cost Rs.1002500 Lakh implemented in 2013.
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SIE, SCERT, Assam sponsored project on "Evaluation of the Population Education Programme of the state of Assam", implemented in 2000. (PI/Co-PI/Associated Scientist : Dr. Jinamoni Saikia)
Achivements
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Conducted NAHEP Sponsored training entitled " Development of Network Services in the field of Human Development" from 27th Dec to 30th Dec,2023 at Zem
The hand-on training initiative titled "Development of Network Services in the field of Human Development" aimed to provide final year UG students of Assam Agricultural University participating in the ELP with practical insights into entrepreneurship, with a specific focus on network services in human development.Objectives:1. Acquaintance with entrepreneurship concepts: Provide participants with essential concepts and practices of entrepreneurship2. Understanding of Network Services: Offer a comprehensive understanding of network services in the context of human development3. Real world exposure: Provide exposure to real world entrepreneurial journeys and challenges
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Conducted NAHEP Sponsored training entitled "Importance of Mental Health and Wellbeing" on the occasion of World Mental Health Day on 10th October,20
Awareness programme on Importance of Mental Health and Wellbeing on the occasion of World Mental Health Day on 10th October,2023 for the 2nd year B.Sc Community Science and FND
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Conducted NAHEP Sponsored training entitled " Basic Counselling Skills: With special emphasis on soft skills required for group community counselling"
Conducted NAHEP Sponsored training entitled " Basic Counselling Skills: With special emphasis on soft skills required for group community counselling" from 17th to 24th June,2023 organized in the Dept. of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Community Science.
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Conducted NAHEP Sponsored training entitled "Skill Development training on Psychometric test for Human Development Professionals "
Skill Development training on Psychometric test for Human Development Professionals organized by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Community Science, AAU.
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Conducted NAHEP Sponsored training entitled "Resilience building through life skill education " from 11th September to 18th September ,2023
Resilience building through life skill education for under graduate students of Faculty of Community Science, Under NAHEP,AAU held on 11th September to 18th September ,2023
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Conducted NAHEP Sponsored training on "Life skill education " from 1st March to 8th March, 2023
NAHEP Sponsored training entitled "Life skill education " from 1st March to 8th March,2023 organized by Department of Human Development and Family Studies, College of Community Science, Assam Agricultural University.
