School of Humanities & Social Science

About

The School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences believes in the transformative power of ideas, where students are not just educated – they are empowered. Through a rich blend of critical thinking, cultural insight and analytical rigor, our programs prepare learners to understand society and influence it for better.

Whether the learner´s passion lies in Psychology, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Literature, Sociology or History, this School offers an environment where curiosity meets purpose. The educators motivate and mentor the learners to assist them for better futures of themselves and the society as a whole. The idea is to ensure that the education that they receive and the skills that they acquire prepare them for a responsible life, one that empowers them through accountability. Achieving a degree from this School of Netaji Subhas University (NSU) will give the learners, the knowledge and skills required in prospective workplace as we believe in learning while doing.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Flexible course combinations across literature, history, philosophy, language, and culture
Opportunity to opt for minor in complementary fields
Emphasis on critical thinking, writing, communication, teamwork skills with diverse group, ethical reasoning and field study.
Workshops in academic writing, storytelling, content creation, and public speaking
Internship opportunities with urban development and Housing Department, JNAC, NGOs, media houses, museums, and publishers.
Dedicated career services and alumni networking.

300+

Students Enrolled

25+

Expert Faculty Members

20+

Workshops & Seminars

Dean's Message

Prof.(Dr.) Raj Kumar Nayak, born on June 10, 1973, is a distinguished academic and educator with a comprehensive background in education and philosophy. With multiple master’s degrees—M.A. in Education, M.A. in English Literature, M.A. in Philosophy, M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication—along with an M.Phil. in Education, an M.Ed., and a Ph.D. in Education, Dr. Nayak has specialized in various areas of education, including the Philosophy of Education, Contemporary Problems of Indian Education, Value Education, Human Rights Education, Educational Administration and Management, Measurement & Evaluation, Research Methodology, and the Teaching of English.

Dr. Nayak’s professional journey spans several prestigious roles in education. He has served as a Lecturer-in-Education across colleges in Chhattisgarh, Haryana, and Rajasthan. He held the position of Principal at various educational institutions, including Bhagwati P.G. College of Education in Meerut, Ramanujan College of Education in Haryana, and Dewan Institute of Management Studies in Meerut. Associate Professor and Professor at BhagwanMahaveer College of Education, Jagadishpur, Sonepat, under ChoudharyRanbir Singh University, Jind, Haryana. Associate Professor at Fakir Mohan University, Balasore, Odisha. Currently, he serves as a Professor and Dean of Education at Netaji Subhas University, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand.