Programs - BS Sociology

Introduction

The primary aim of starting Bachelor of Science in Sociology program at MY University is to educate students in the field of Sociology to meet the current social challenges in Pakistan. The students after completing their BS would be able to apply the acquired skills for understanding the multi-cultural views and aspects of the social world.

The discipline of sociology is primarily relates to social analysis. It helps facilitate students to comprehend and examine human societies and cultures through the prism of sociological perspectives. It also focuses on   evolutionary process of societies along with historical transformations. Discipline of Sociology has also paid premium attention to methods of research as contemporary sociology is more empirical and research oriented rather than theoretical.

Vision

The Vision of BS Sociology Programme is to become a leading Centre for streamline the education of Sociology   in Pakistan by educating students as per international standard for Social Science-based professions.

 

Program Objectives

Ø  To equip the students with conceptual tools, scientific knowledge and practical skills to gain a deeper understanding of social world in general.

Ø  To enhance the ability of the students to interpret the dynamics of varying human behavior and society in a wider context.

Ø   To articulate how sociological principles can be used to explain and understand the dynamics of social issues and their consequent possible solutions.

Ø  To train the students practically and make them capable of applying sociological approaches to redefine the national goals for a sustainable and progressive Pakistan.

 

BS Sociology program would offer both basic and advanced courses in Sociology. In conjunction, an assortment of subjects from the domain of social sciences is an integral part of this program to instill in the students an interdisciplinary slant. The program courses are particularly designed to equip students with the foundation to orientate and explore their interest, in Development of Social Thoughts and Cultural Issues  as two distinctive subjects, through specialized courses and dissertation writing.

Advanced and innovative teaching methods and strategies are employed to hone the students’ critic-creative capacities, written and verbal skills, analytical and contextual thinking. The department would organise regular seminars and talks pertaining to the central themes of the discipline to foster community-based learning in the students. Thus, the range of knowledge and the communication skills that BS Social Sciences students with majors in Socialogy will procure during the program will prepare them for advanced postgraduate study and research in the discipline, as well as for a wide variety of professions, including careers in education, research, writing, publishing, media, the arts, the Civil Service and management.

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Ø  Intermediate e.g. FA/F.Sc. (equivalent to 12 years of education) with at least 45% marks.

Ø  Candidates having ‘A’ levels are required to provide equivalence certificate from Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC), Islamabad. (http://www.ibcc.edu.pk/)

Candidates having less than 45% marks will be eligible for admission after the successful completion 

BS Sociology Program Road Map (4 Years)

Total Credit Hours:     120

Semester I

S. No.

Course Code

Course Title & Credit

Credit Hours

1.

GE 101

Application of Information  & Communication

 Technologies       (GE1)

3 (2+1)

         2.

GE102

Functional English (GE-2)

3

3.

GE103

Intro to  IR      (GE3)

2

4.

SOC-101

Introduction to Sociology ((I/A-4)      

3

5.

GE105

Basic Mathematics ( QR-1) (GE 4)

3

Total Credit Hours  :             

14

Semester II

S. No.

Course Code

Course Title & Credit

Credit Hours

1.

GE 104

Intro to Ecology  (GE6)

3

2.

GE206

Expository Writing           (GE-7)

3

3.

GE 207

Islamic Studies/Ethics         (GE8)

2

4.

GE208

Probability and Statistics (QR2) (GE-9)

3

5

SOC-102

Logic and Critical Thinking

3

Total Credit Hours:  

14

Semester III

S. No.

Course Code

Course Title & Credit

Credit Hours

1.

GE309

Professional Practices (GE-9)

02

2.

GE 310

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan  (GE 10)

02

3.

EC-101

Introduction to Economics (I/A-1)

3

4

SOC-103

Social Anthropology

3

5.

SOC-104

 Sociology-II   

3

6.

SOC-105

Developments of Social Thoughts

3

Total Credit Hours:  

16

Semester IV

S. No.

Course Code

Course Title & Credit

Credit Hours

1.

GE 411

 Civic and Community Engagement (GE- 11)

2

2.

GE 412

Entrepreneurship (GE-12)

2

3.

PSY-106

Introduction to Psychology (I/A-2)

3

4.

MGT-210

Organisation Behaviour  (I/A-3)

3

5.

SOC-201

Pakistani Society and Culture 

3

6.

SOC-202

Cross Cultural Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours:        

16

Semester V

S. No.

Course Code

Course Title & Credit

Credit Hours

1.

CRIM-211

Criminology

3

2.

SOCW-211

Social Work   

3

3.

SOC-204

Sociological Theory

3

4.

SOC-301

Research Methodology

3

5.

SOC-302

Social Psychology                  

 

3

Total Credit Hours:       

15

Semester VI

S. No.

Course Code

Course Title & Credit

Credit Hours

1.

SOC-303

  Project  Management           

3

2.

SOC-304

Sociology of Globalization    

3

3.

SOC-305        

Sociology of Development

3

4.

SOC-306

Sociology of Education

3

5.

SOC-308

Population Studies  

3

Total Credit Hours:        

15

Semester VII

S. No.

Course Code

Course Title & Credit

Credit Hours

1.

SOC-310

Urban Sociology        

3

2.

SOC-311

Sociology of Law and Human Rights

3

3.

SOC-401

 Sociology of Health (3 Credit Hours)   M-7

3

4.

SOC-402

Survey & SPSS          

3

5.

SOC-403

Electronic Media and Virtual Society

3

Total Credit Hours:            

15

Semester VIII

S. No.

Course Code

Course Title & Credit

Credit Hours

1.

SOC-404

Conflict Management and  Resolution

3

2.

SOC-405

Internship       

3

3.

 

SOC-406        

Social Transformation

3

4.

SOC-408

Governance & Social  Policy

3

5.

SOC409

 Sociology of Religion

3

Total Credit Hours:             

15

In place of two major Courses students may opt for Thesis of 6 Credit Hours. SOC 410: Research Thesis  ( Cr hrs 6)

 

 

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