Diploma course in child rights at TISS

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Sub: Post Graduate Diploma in Child Rights Course of Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Dear Sir / Madam,

This is to inform you that Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has announced admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Child Rights (PGDCR) course. Please note that 15th December, 2008, is the deadline to apply for the course. The PGDCR is a 6 months (which includes 1 month of field work) residential professional programme of instruction, training and field practice. The programme includes the components of field engagement, multi and interdisciplinary approach, networking and research. It will be taught by experienced faculty from TISS and subject experts and practitioners from the field. The programme is immensely useful for capacity building of professionals who are already working in the area of child rights or who want to pursue a better career in the area of child rights. (Please go through the Prospectus for further details about the Programme at TISS website www.tiss.edu).

Eligibility: Bachelor's Degree of a minimum of 3 years duration or its equivalent from a recognized University, in any discipline, preferably with some experience of working with children. Sponsored candidates should apply through proper channels.

Duration of the Course: Six months (It includes 1 month of field work). The sponsored candidates pursuing the course will have to actually attend 5 months of classes after which one month of field work can be done either at their own organization or any other of their choice.

Application Forms and Information Brochure: By sending a request letter to the Deputy Registrar, along with a DD drawn in favour of the "Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai" for Rs.500, payable at Mumbai. OR, from the Cash Counter at TISS, Mumbai against cash payment of Rs.500. OR, by downloading from www.tiss.edu (to be completed and submitted with a DD for Rs 500)

Course Fee and Scholarships: The fee for the entire course is Rs. 31050 (This does not include boarding and lodging charges). Fellowships and scholarships are also available for some deserving candidates including the ones who are nominated by grass root organisations.

Hostel Availability: Hostel facilities will be available to all the students selected for this Course.

Important Dates:

Last Date for receipt of complete application form

December 15, 2008

Admission test and personal interview

December 23, 2008

Declaration of final results

December 24, 2008

Programme Schedule for the Course:

First Semester Classes (8 weeks)

Feb 23, 2009 to Apr 17, 2009

Second Semester Classes (8 weeks)

May 4, 2009 to June 26, 2009

Block Field Work

July 13, 2009 to Aug 15, 2009

Presentation and Evaluation of Field Work

Aug 24, 2009 to Aug 29, 2009

For further information, you can contact me or the following:

Mr. Sunil Jha â€" Programamme Coordinator-09930441397

Ms. Reenu Ram â€"Programe Officer - 09819099411 Prof. Asha Bajpai,Centre for Socio Legal Studies and Human RightsTata Institute of Social SciencesDeonar, Mumbai 400088Cell: 09820441230Telephone: 91222552332Fax :912225525050bajpaiasha@...