M.Sc. Indigenous Approaches for Child Development & Generational Dynamics 

1 Year Program – Research Only

Program Code: HSHSS6.5MSCICD

Duration: 1 Year (Full-Time)

Mode: On-Campus at Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

Intake: July 2025

Department of Scientific Spirituality

Faculty of Human Values

School of Humanities, Social Sciences and Human Values

Overview

This is a pioneering one-year, research-focused Master of Science (M.Sc.) program that is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP-2020), and provides participants a unique opportunity to do research in specific areas related to Indigenous Approaches for Child Development and Generational Dynamics. Rooted in traditional wisdom and modern empirical/theoretical research, this program aims to prepare professionals who can create meaningful impact in child development, education policy, and community well-being, related to their specific area of research.

Program Focus and Possible Research Areas/Topics

The research work in this program shall focus on one or more of the following areas (although a specific student will actually work on a single or a few of these areas):

1. Indigenous Knowledge on Child Development
2. Indian Culture, Child Development and Generational Dynamics
3. Analysis of generational traits in Indian scriptures and Indian history
4. Parenting Science and Family Dynamics – Indigenous Perspective
5. Community-Based Child Development Interventions
6. Mental issues face by Gen Z and Alpha – possible solutions from indigenous approaches
7. Impact of generational values on social behavior
8. Technology’s role in shaping generational behavior 

Research Framework

Students may engage in empirical and/or theoretical research using extensive literature, scientific papers, Classical Text Analysis, Field Studies etc. through different Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Methods.

Program Structure

Semester 1

Thesis phase 1 – 20 credits

Life management course-1 – 2 credits

Semester 2

Thesis phase 2 – 20 credits

Life management course-2 – 2 credits

Total credits = 44

Life management – a value-added course (vac) offered by the Department of Life Management of the university

Moocs (massive open online courses) will be allowed as per university policy.