Introduction

In accordance with the vision of Allama Iqbal Open University and demand from the relevant stakeholders as well as current rising needs of the society, a new Postgraduate Diploma in Population and Development is offered by the Department of Sociology. The program combines an emphasis on basic concepts and theoretical understanding of Demography as well as different approaches of population dynamics and its link with development of a society.

Eligibility Criteria

Minimum second division (45%) Bachelors Degree. Term/semester result cards will not be accepted (Without PCs/Degrees/ Certificates).

Duration

1 Year

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Online with the support of LMS

1. Social Problems-9602
2. Introduction to Sociology -4681
3. Population Studies -4684
4. Sociology of Gender Issues -4685
5. Social Change and Social Institutions -4686
6. Sociology of Development-4693

 

1. Dynamics of Population Change-9610
2. Community Development -9611
3. Population and Development -9612
4. Methods of Social Research-9607
5. Sociology of Health-9613
6. Social Psychology-9609

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Workshop

Online workshops of the LMS.

Thesis

Nil

Practical

Nil

Viva

Nil

Collaborations

Nil

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.