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Department of History
Welcome to the Department of History. Dedicated to academic excellence, innovative teaching, and comprehensive student development.
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Dept. of History B.A.
Welcome To History Department
Department of History started at special level in 2008-09
Vision
Promote historical research attitude among the students so as to make them successful historians and prominent professionals.
Mission
To provide expertise in history to students leading them to research, employability and competitive examination.
Department Program and Courses
| Sr.No | Level of the programme | Name of the Programme | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Graduation | BA History | 3 years |
| 2 | Post-Graduation | MA History | 2 years |
Aim
Establishment between History and Society. Relationship between past and present Historical study.
Objectives
• To encourage student for the Competitive Examination.
• To create awareness about History.
• To involve student in activities related to regional History.
Best Practices
• Pedigree project of Student.
• Visit to Historical Places.
• General knowledge Test.
• Student Projects.
Highlights
Pedigree analysis program has been done by the Department.
Career Opportunities in Your Subject
History is a preferred subject for students with a passion to unveil historical events, evolution of civilizations, traditions, and diverse cultures.
• Archaeologists: These professionals perform research and field-based roles. They excavate sites, locate artefacts of the past, record their findings, conduct research, and more.
• Civil Servants: BA in History students can prepare for civil services exams like UPSC or state MPSC to become civil servants and work in different government departments.
• Historians: Many historians work as educators, teaching history in universities, colleges, high schools, and other educational institutions.
• Archivists: Archivists are responsible for preserving and organizing past records and historical documents. They work at museums, government agencies, libraries, and private organizations.
• Museum Curators: These professionals manage museums including artifacts, artworks, and other historical items.
• Teachers: History graduates can work in the field of education by pursuing teaching jobs after completing B.Ed.
• Auctioneers: Auctioneers conduct auctions and manage the selling of goods and properties to the highest bidders.
• Journalists: History graduates can also apply for media and journalism roles after doing a master's or diploma in journalism.
• Policy Analysts: Policy Analysts research and evaluate policies to support organizations with the right policy insights.
• Public Relations Specialists: History graduates can explore opportunities in the public relations domain to manage public images of companies.
• Professors: Graduates can pursue Master's and PhD to become assistant professors and professors of history.
• Tourism and Hospitality:
- Tour Guide: Leading historical tours or working with travel companies that focus on heritage tourism.
- Cultural Consultant: Advising on historical accuracy for films, events, or exhibitions.
- Tour Guide: Leading historical tours or working with travel companies that focus on heritage tourism.
- Cultural Consultant: Advising on historical accuracy for films, events, or exhibitions.
Activities
Department of History organized the following Activities:
• Organized Group Discussion
• Organized Essay Competition
• Celebrated Teachers Day
• Organized Student Seminar
• Mulshi village Historical survey
Future Plan of the Department
• To start a Modi script course
• To Establish a Small Historical Museum
• To start a short-term Course of Historical Heritage Management
• Awareness program for Society – Importance of History & Historical Places
Dept. Staff Details
| Sr.No | Name | Designation | Email Address | Contact No. | Area of Specialisation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Kisan R. Palke | HOD & Assistant Professor | kisanpalke@gmail.com | 8888173544 | History |
| 2 | Dr. Shivram D. Shinde | Assistant Professor | shivram.shinde09@gmail.com | 8830397791 | History |
| 3 | Prof. Ganesh Dattatraya Doke | Assistant Professor | ganeshdoke061993@gmail.com | 9518361844 | History |