Distance Education has over the years became one of the favorite modes of learning by students and professionals alike. The convenience of studying and classes held on weekends makes courses in distance education choice of millions. Employers and other colleges accept a degree or diploma through distance education mode of learning by reputed institutions. Aligarh Muslim University‘s Centre for Distance Education promotes this mode of higher education in India.
From Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College to AMU
Aligarh Muslim University or AMU established in the year 1920 was originally named as Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College (MAO College). Sir Syed Ahmad khan, great visionary and social reformer of those times, was the founding father of this university. Located in Aligarh, AMU offers a range of programs in traditional and professional branches of studies. 300 courses in sciences, social sciences and humanities are available in the university. Besides the conventional classroom learning, the Centre for Distance Education offers education to a huge number of students. The institution’s programs are available to students of all castes, creed, religion or gender.
Professional Courses
The Centre for Distance Education (CDE) is an important part of AMU. As the name implies, this center offers programs through distance learning mode. Implementing innovative methods of learning, here students can get customized study programs. The Professional Courses available in the distance education mode are given below.
• Certificate in Communicative English
• Diploma in Communicative English
• Diploma in Information Technology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Portfolio Management (PM)
• Bachelor in Library and Information Science (B. L.I.Sc)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Guidance & Counselling (G & C)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication (JMC)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Language for Advertisement, Marketing and Media (LAMM)
The Humanities and Commerce Programs are available for XI, XII , B.A or B.Com.
Ideal for Economically Backward Segments
The Distance Education centre gives importance to women’s education. The women from the minority community of India are economically backward. To support the education deprived women, AMU’s center supports with study materials.
In general, many sections of the society are unable to get formal education. For them, learning through the distance education mode is beneficial. Many reasons such as occupational, financial or social constraints keep a large section from joining regular from education.
Bright Career Prospects
Every program available in the distance-learning mode has good job prospects. The courses are designed in such a way that will help the students find the right job. The Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication creates wonderful job opportunities in both Print, Electronic and online media. It is also relevant to students if they want to begin their career in Editing, Direction, Advertising, Publications, Public Relations and Photography.
Another job oriented courses available in the distance learning mode is Guidance and Counseling. In the present times, a counselor has great career start in the educational and corporate sector. Doing the diploma course for AMU distance education center will create future prospects in educational institutions and big corporate houses.
The Post Graduate Diploma in Communicative English is great to improve communication skills. In the competitive world, good communication skills add to career growth. This diploma course will help the student master English language, both in written and spoken form. English is required to communicate and this course will definitely master the same.
The Center of Distance Learning also organized conferences and workshops.
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