The Department of Educational Studies under the aegis of the School of Education was established in the year 2012 at the Central University of Jammu and stands as a beacon of excellence in the realm of Teacher Education. With a rich history and a clear mission, this department has played a pivotal role in shaping the future of teacher education in the region by offering a wide array of academic programs - Integrated B.A. B.Ed., Master in Education (M.Ed.), and Doctoral in Education (Ph.D.). The Department provides a comprehensive and diverse learning experience for prospective teachers and teacher educators. Its dedicated faculty, have rich experience and expertise in various domains of disciplinary, inter-disciplinary, and multi-disciplinary areas linked with teacher education.
The department not only focuses on teaching and training prospective teachers and teacher-educators but also provides the scope for them to further their knowledge in the field of education and research is useful for becoming a good teacher at school as well as higher education level. The department's research initiatives, collaborative projects, and contributions to educational literature have earned it a well-deserved reputation at national and international levels. With state-of-the-art facilities, including modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and extensive libraries, students have access to resources that foster their academic growth. Engaging in outreach programs and community engagement, the department actively contributes to the local education ecosystem. Notable alumni continue to make significant strides in the field, and the department remains committed to addressing challenges and striving for continuous improvement as it embarks on a promising future of educational excellence within the Central University of Jammu.
The vision of the department is to become a leader in teacher education by providing high-quality and research-based teacher training and promoting academic excellence of the students who have joined to become a teacher at schools and higher education institutions. The Department further envisioned promoting and enriching the bright and inventive young minds to practice teaching as a profession with the most respect and dedication as envisaged in NEP 2020.
The Department of Educational Studies (DES) is dedicated to producing a community of skilled teacher educators with deep roots in Bharatiya tradition with a vision and mission to work for the future. In the future the department aimed to:
