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13. BAFEDU – Bachelor of Arts (Education)
BAFEDU – Bachelor of Arts (Education)
Programme Overview
Particulars | Details |
Programme Name | BAFEDU – Bachelor of Arts (Education) |
Programme Type | Degree Programme |
Mode of Learning | Open Distance Learning (ODL) |
School | School of Education |
Duration | Minimum Duration: 36 Months |
Medium of Instruction | English & Hindi |
Specialization | Education |
Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 or equivalent qualification |
Programme Fee | Rs. 5,000/- per year + Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable |
Programme Coordinator | Dr. Niradhar Dey |
About the Programme
The Bachelor of Arts (Education) – BAFEDU programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of educational concepts, teaching-learning processes, curriculum development, assessment methods, and educational management. The programme focuses on both theoretical and practical aspects of education and aims to develop analytical, communication, and professional skills in learners.
The course introduces students to important areas such as inclusive education, ICT in education, sustainable development, guidance and counseling, educational psychology, and lifelong learning. It also includes interdisciplinary subjects that help learners understand human behaviour, society, disability studies, and value education.
This programme is suitable for students interested in education, teaching, training, counseling, educational administration, social work, and higher studies in education and related fields.
Course Structure
Semester 1
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BESC-101 | Education: Concept, Nature, and Perspectives | 6 Credits |
Semester 2
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BESC-102 | Structure and Management of Education | 6 Credits |
Semester 3
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BESC-103 | Curriculum, Teaching-Learning and Assessment | 6 Credits |
BESC-104 | Education as a Practice | 6 Credits |
Semester 4
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BESC-105 | Educational Assessment and Evaluation | 6 Credits |
BESC-106 | ICT in Education | 6 Credits |
BPCC-108 | Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-II | As prescribed by the university |
BPCC-109 | Developmental Psychology | As prescribed by the university |
BPCC-110 | Applied Social Psychology | As prescribed by the university |
Semester 5
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BESC-107 | Sustainable Development | 6 Credits |
BESC-108 | Lifelong Learning | 6 Credits |
Semester 6
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BESC-109 | Inclusive Education | 6 Credits |
BESC-110 | Guidance and Counseling | 6 Credits |
Additional Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BESM-161 | Understanding Education | As prescribed by the university |
BMDG-171 | Disability, Society and Culture | As prescribed by the university |
BPCM-161 | Foundations of Psychology | 4 Credits |
BEDSV-101 | Value Education | As prescribed by the university |
BSTM-161 | Basic Statistical Methods | As prescribed by the university |
BSTM-162 | Elementary Probability and Probability Distributions | As prescribed by the university |
BPCM-163 | Understanding Psychological Disorders | As prescribed by the university |