According to the New Syllabus of B. A. Semester IV for Vinoba Bhave University, Hazaribagh (V.B.U.) for B. A. Semester - IV.

जनजाति समाज का समाजशास्त्र (Sociology of Tribal Society)

1. Tribes : Meaning and Characteristics and Tribes and Caste, 2. Classification of Tribal People, 3. Socio-Cultural Profile : Ethnic and Cultural Diversity, 4. Family Amongst Tribes, 5. Marriage, 6. Kinship System, 7. Tribal Social Organisation : Youth Dormitory, 8. Totem and Taboo, 9. Tribal Religion, Beliefs and Magic, 10. Tribal Languages, 11. Indian Tribes : Political Organisation and Judicial System, 12. Status of Tribal Women, 13. Tribal Movement : Colonial and Post Independence Period, 14. Tribal Communities of Jharkhand : Santhal, Paharia, Munda, Oraon and Ho, 15. Indian Tribal Problems, Change, Development and Welfare

अपराध और समाज (Crime and Society)

1. Crime : Meaning-Legal and Sociological Concept, 2. Crime : Types and Causes, 3. Causes of Crime in India, 4. Early Explanations : Theories of Crime, 5. Juvenile Delinquency : Meaning and Causes, 6. White-Collar Crime, 7. Terrorism Related Crimes, 8. Changing Profile of Crime and Criminals in Contem-porary India, 9. Theories of Punishment, 10. Capital-Punishment, 11. Correction and Treatment of Criminals : Meaning, Probation, Parole, Role of Police and After-Care Services (Community Efforts), 12. Reforms of Criminals : Prison Based, 13. Indian Social Problems : Alcoholism and Beggary.