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Academic Programmes The present programme of CDPS can be categorized under the following main headings. Post graduate Diploma in Population Studies Master of Arts in Population Studies Master of Philosophy in Population Studies. Doctor of Philosophy in Population Studies In-service Training Programme Research/Seminar Programme Faculty Development Programme Post-Graduate Diploma in Population Studies The post-graduate Diploma programme is run for ten month as and when the demand from the Government and NGOs prevails at the cost recovery basis. The courses are tailored on immediate requirement as a self terminating programme as well as a pre-requisite to Master of Arts in Population Studies. As and when necessary, admission to the post graduate programme is open to Bachelor's Degree holders who have had Population Studies as a major subject and to Master's Degree holders in Anthropology, Economics, Geography, Sociology, Mathematics, Statistics and other selected science subjects with an adequate quantitative background. Master of Arts in Population Studies CDPS offers Master of Arts (MA) in Population Studies. To acquire this degree a student has to pass ten courses including thesis offered by the department in two academic years. CDPS has revised and updated the existing courses taught since 2000. The MA courses also build upon the advanced level courses at the Master of Philosophy in Population Studies being introduced in 2007. Some new courses have been introduced such as gender, poverty, human development, Millennium Development Goals and their interrelationships with population dynamics. The MA courses in Population Studies are divided into two parts: Part I for the First Year and Part II for the Second Year. There are ten courses, each carrying 100 marks. Admission Requirements Students seeking admission to the MA Course in Population Studies should have passed the Bachelor's Level preferably with a major in Population Studies. Students with Bachelor's degree in relevant social science disciplines may be eligible for admission by passing the entrance examination. Subjects by Academic Year (each course carries 100 marks) First Year: Compulsory Courses Pop. 531: Principles of Demography Pop. 532: Demographic Methods for Population Analysis Pop. 533: Population Polices Pop. 534: Population Dynamics of Nepal First Year: Optional Papers (any one) Pop. 535-1: Migration, Urbanization and Development Pop. 535-2: Population, Environment and Development Pop. 535-3: Population and Human Development Pop. 535-4: Demographics of Ageing Second Year: Compulsory Courses Pop. 536: Advanced Demographic Techniques Pop. 537: Research Methods in Population Studies Second Year: Optional Papers (any one) Pop. 538-1: Human Fertility and Family Planning Pop. 538-2: Health, Morbidity and Mortality Pop. 538-3: Reproductive Health, Gender Equity and Equality Pop. 538-4: Population, Health and Development Second Year: Optional Papers (any one) Pop. 539-1: Population and Social Justice Pop. 539-2: Population, Poverty and Development Pop. 539-3: Population and Conflict Resolution Pop. 539-4: Political Demography Pop. 539-5: Applied Demography Pop. 540: Thesis The CDPS attempts to provide short-term training on the applications of micro-computer to the students during their second academic year in order to facilitate their thesis work. This provision is entirely based on cost recovery and time basis. Master of Philosophy in Population Studies Introduction Central Department of Population Studies (CDPS) was established by Tribhuvan University Council in AD 1988 in order to run a full programme of Master of Arts (MA) in Population Studies. CDPS has updated MA courses in Population Studies in 2006. Beginning from AD 2008, it has introduced Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Population Studies in order to train manpower in Demography at a higher level as a prerequisite to Doctor of Philosophy in Population Studies. MPhil courses range from technical demography at an advanced level to emerging socio-economic issues in the contemporary World. Such topics include, Human Development, Gender, Poverty, Reproductive Health, MGDs, Environment, Migration and Urbanization, Ageing, Applied and Business Demography, Adolescents, Youth and HIV/AIDS, Population and Conflict Resolution, Political Demography, Family and Household Demography, Global, Regional National Approach to Population Policies and Advanced Use of Internet in Demographic Research. Objectives The MPhil courses emphasize training in methodological, theoretical and empirical aspects of population research with multi-disciplinary focus. Admission Criteria Prospective students of MPhil must have possessed MA in Population Studies or Demography with at least second division from either Tribhuvan University (TU) or from other Universities recognized by TU. Students are admitted by screening through an entrance examination. Courses and Credit Hours The Central Department of Population Studies has proposed 8 courses for M. Phil. programme, each consisting of 3 credit hours. The duration of the programme will be of three semesters. Each of the first and the second semester will be devoted to teaching 12 credit hour courses. The third semester will be devoted to preparing thesis with 6 credit hours. Final Examination carries 30 marks. Internal assessments and a research paper will carry 10 marks each. First Semester: (4 courses x 3 credit hrs = 12 credit hrs) Compulsory Courses Pop. 601: Population and Development: Theories and Practices Pop. 602: Advanced Demographic Analysis Pop. 603: Population and Human Development Optional papers (any one) Pop. 604 A: Demographic of Ageing Pop. 604 B: Population, Environment and Development Second Semester: (4 courses x 3 credit hrs = 12 credit hrs) Compulsory Papers Pop. 605: Research Methods in Population Studies Pop. 606: Migration, Urbanization and Development Pop. 607: Gender, Poverty and Development Optional Papers (any one) Pop. 608 A: Reproductive Health Pop. 608 B: Population Policies and Programmes Third Semester: Thesis: 6 credit hours Pop. 699: Thesis Third semester will be the compulsory thesis writing semester. Doctor of Philosophy Programme The Central Department of Population Studies has Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme to be completed during 3-5 years. PhD Completed Dr. Prem Singh Bisht, 2007, The Condition of the Elderly Population in Kathmandu City. Dr. Prabha Kumari Hamal, 2007, Differentials of Reproductive Health Knowledge among Working Adolescents in the Kathmandu Valley Dr. Bhim Raj Suwal, 2007, Rural poverty, Risk Management Strategies and Child Labour Migration in Nepal, 2007. Dr. Kiran Dev Bhattarai, 2007, Determinants of Acute Respiratory Infection among Children under Five Years of Age in Nepal. Dr. Padma Khatiwada, 2008, Forced Migration in Connection with the Internal Armed Conflict in Nepal. PhD Theses in Progress Mr. Sambhu Bhattarai, 2008, Migration in Kathmandu City. Mr. Bidhan Acharya, 2008, Socio-economic Determinants of Fertility in Nepal. Mr. Yogendra Bahadur Gurung, 2008, Trends, Patterns and Implications of Migration in Rural Nepal. Mr. Keshab Prasad Adhikari, 2008, Female Poverty and Childhood Deprivation in Nepal. Mr. Bal Krishna Mabuhang, 2008, Minority Tyranny and its Implications in Socio-Economic and Demographic Determinants. Mr. Sunil Acharya, 2008, Inclusive Safe Motherhood Programme in Nepal. Mr. Dhanendra Veer Shakya, 2008, Perceived Knowledge of HIV/AIDs and Risky Sexual Practices Among Youths (15-24) in Nepal. Mr. Laxman Singh Kuwar, 2008, Why Cross-border Migration? Evidence From Nepal and Her Neighbouring Countries Mr. Rabindra Adhikari, 2008, Foreign Labour Migration from Nepal: Opportunities and Challenges. Mr. Bhesh Nath Sapkota, 2008, Human Development in Nepal In-service Training Programme This programme is designed to provide short-term training to the government and non-government employees working in population related areas such as: Basic concepts and principles of demography, Basic tools and techniques of demographic data collection and analysis, and Population policy issues. Research/Seminar This programme is designed to institutionalize research activities in the Department and to organize national or international seminars. At present, CDPS has adequate computer facilities and a library containing more than 10,000 books and professional journals. CDPS anticipates further growth of library facilities. Faculty Development Programme This programme is designed to develop professional skills of the faculty members and to establish linkage with other national and international institutions. Under this programme, depending upon available funds, faculty members may go abroad for Short-term training, Higher study leading to another MA or a PhD in Demography, Establishing linkage with international institutions, and Presenting seminar papers.

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