BSc Home Science Training for Professional Development Practical Syllabus - Mumbai University 2026
This is the Semester 6 syllabus under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. The University still examines the earlier Choice Based papers alongside it — her third-year timetables name that scheme — so check which scheme your exam form names before you revise.
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Syllabus for Training for Professional Development Practical
Module I: Professional Skills and Workplace Readiness
- 1 Communication & Interpersonal Skills
- i Verbal and non-verbal communication in community settings
- ii Active listening and empathy building
- iii Conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- iv Report writing and documentation (case reports, field notes)
- 2 Personal & Professional Development
- i Self-assessment (SWOT analysis)
- ii Goal setting and career planning
- iii Time and stress management
- iv Work ethics and professional behaviour
- 3 Leadership & Teamwork
- i Leadership styles in community work
- ii Team dynamics and collaboration
- iii Decision-making and problem-solving
- iv Role-playing and simulation exercises
- 4 Digital & Administrative Skills
- i Basic computer applications (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- ii Data entry and record maintenance
- iii Use of digital tools for community outreach (WhatsApp groups, surveys, etc.)
- 5 Practical Activities
- i Mock interviews and group discussions
- ii Resume/CV preparation
- iii Role-play (community conflict situations)
- iv Presentation on a community issues
Module II: Field Training & Community Engagement
- 1 Career Preparation and Employability Skills
- i Resume writing, cover letter preparation, and portfolio development
- ii Interview skills: mock interviews and group discussions
- iii Professional presentation skills and public speaking
- iv Networking skills and use of professional platforms
- v Entrepreneurship awareness and workplace adaptability
- vi Preparation of an individual professional development plan
- 2 Community Interaction & Needs Assessment
- i Conducting surveys/interviews
- ii Identifying community needs and resources
- iii PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal) techniques
- 3 Project Planning & Implementation
- i Designing a small community-based project
- ii Budgeting and resource allocation
- iii Implementation of awareness programs (health, nutrition, environment, etc.)
- 4 Monitoring & Evaluation
- i Documentation of field activities
- ii Impact assessment basics
- iii Reflection and learning reports
- 5 Practical Activities
- i Field visit reports
- ii Community survey report
- iii Mini project implementation (group/individual)
Text Books and Reference Books
- 1 Beebe, S. A., & Masterson, J. T. (2020). Communicating in small groups: Principles and practices (12th ed.). Pearson.
- 2 Bell, R. L., & Martin, J. S. (2019). Managerial communication for professional development. Business Expert Press.
- 3 Congress, E. P., Goncharova, N., & Cordero-Guzmán, H. (2017). Nonprofit management: A social justice approach. Springer Publishing Company.
- 4 Ledwith, M. (2011). Community development: A critical approach (2nd ed.). Policy Press.
- 5 Melkote, S. R., & Steeves, H. L. (2015). Communication for development: Theory and practice for empowerment and social justice (3rd ed.). SAGE Publications.
- 6 Odathakkal, J. J. (2013). Community organisation. Himalaya Publishing House.
- 7 Rothman, J., Erlich, J. L., & Tropman, J. E. (2008). Strategies of community intervention (7th ed.). Columbia University Press.
- 8 Servaes, J. (Ed.). (2020). Handbook of communication for development and social change. Springer. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-15-2014-3
Reproduced from the University of Mumbai syllabus for B.Sc. (Home Science) under NEP 2020, in force from the academic year 2026-27. Wording is as printed in that syllabus. Module numbering is as printed there too.