Environmental Sociology

Students can have a look at the table below to learn the important subjects taught in Environmental Sociology:Environmental Sociology SubjectsIntroductory module to Environmental SociologyEmergence of Environmental Sociology I – Sociology’s Response to Environmental IssuesEmergence of Environmental Sociology II – Subject Matter and Recent Trends in Environmental SociologyParadigms and Perspectives in Environmental SociologyAn Ecological Critique of SociologyNew Directions in Environmental SociologyEnvironmetnal Sociology in IndiaEnvironment in Classical Sociological TraditionRealism vs. Constructivism DebateIntroduction to Theoretical Approaches in Environmental SociologyEco-Philosophies: Deep, Social and Feminist Treadmill of ProductionThe Environmental DiscourseEcological Modernisation as Social TheoryLiving and Coping with World Risk SocietyEcological Modernisation TheoryEnvironmentalism Around the World: Past and PresentMultiple Environmentalisms: Material and Post-material concernsNew Social Movements and the Environmental ConcernsPolitical Ecology and Environmental MovementsEnvironmentalism and Environmental Movement in India;Environmental History: Concept, Themes and IssuesResource, Property and Resource Governance RegimesEnvironmental History of IndiaEnvironmental Movements in Global and Local PerspectivesThe Risk Society ThesisIdeological Trends in Indian EnvironmentalismContemporary Environmental MovementsGoverning Common Pool ResourcesGoverning Forests as Common PropertyCommon Property Regimes in IndiaGoverning Water as Common PropertyEnvironment and Sustainable DevelopmentEnvironmental Democracy and Climate ChangeEnvironmental JusticeCollective Action for Governing the Commons: Theoretical Approaches The Concept of SustainabilityGender and Environmental Debate - IGender and Environmental Debate – II (Feminist Political Ecology)-

Environmental sociology is important as it is not just about the study of the interaction between social and environmental factors but various other environmental factors like their impact on society. Some of the main reasons for its importance are:·       Understanding Environmental Problems·       Addressing Environmental difficulties·       Promoting Environmental Awareness·       Environmental Justice·       Sustainable Development·       Societal Adaptation

Students can see the below points to know the admission process for Environmental Sociology courses:Choose University/College: The first step is to search for colleges or universities which are offering the programme and course you are interested in. Check the fees, the seats offered, and the eligibility criteria which are set for the course.Apply for Course: Proceed to apply for admission after getting to know the university offering the programme and course. Fill up the details as required and pay the application fee. The application forms are available for a limited period of time so the candidate is advised to know the details way in advance.Mode of Admission: Universities and Colleges will either conduct entrance exams for admission or offer admission through merit. For postgraduate courses, the candidate will have to appear for an entrance exam. For MPhil and PhD, entrance exams are conducted.Results: Selected and qualified candidates make the merit list. The student has to get the desired rank and percentage, to be eligible for admission.Counselling: The candidate will have to appear for the counselling session conducted at the university to book their seat, submit their documents and pay the fees to seal admission.

A branch of sociology called environmental sociology is concerned with examining how society and the environment interact. It explores the relationship between environmental variables and human societies by looking at how social structures, cultural norms and human behaviour affect the natural world. In order to comprehend and manage a variety of environmental problems, including climate change, resource depletion, pollution and biodiversity loss, environmental sociology examines the intricate and multidimensional relationship between people and their environment. Environmental Sociology emerged in the late 1970s in response to the emergence of the environmental movement in the 19060s, to address environmental issues.

IGNOU has its own placement cell called CPC. The cell conducts on-campus and off-campus placement and employability enhancement activities at the head office and its regional centres. It can be observed that the number has grown tremendously over the years. Compared to 2018, 2019 witnessed a 2.9% increase in the number of students who participated in the placements. It can be observed that the number has grown tremendously over the years. IGNOU now Offering Master of Science Programme in Environmental Science (MSCENV) Indira Gandhi National Open University offers admission to Master in Environmental Science for the January 2022 and July sessions.
Career Scope of M.Sc. Environmental Science
Environmental Consultant. Environmental Scientist. Environmental Science Manager. Wildlife Filmmaker. Environmental Journalists. Director of Waste Management. Environmental Photographer. Lecturer and many more. IGNOU Distance M.Sc. is beneficial for students in many ways. First of all, the degree offered by the university is valuable and recognised by UGC-DEB. The degrees offered by IGNOU is valid not only in India but also abroad. In this sector, you can be employed by various organizations are such as Pollution Control Board, Water Authority and Urban Planning. Many private organizations like Food processing industries, Refineries, Distilleries and Fertilizer plants are also offering various job opportunities for the graduates in this field. Employment of environmental scientists and specialists is projected to grow 8 percent from 2020 to 2030, about as fast as the average for all occupations. About 9,400 openings for environmental scientists and specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade.