Faculty of Arts

 

Department of Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

• Program Description
• Program Learning Outcomes
• Criteria of Acceptance to Major
• Degree Requirements
• Program of Study
• Paradigm

 

Program Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program the student should be able to:

Understand the different theoretical and sociological schools and concepts

• Understand the important role of social theories.
• Compare, analysis  the difference between the theoretical trends
• Have the ability to apply them in their studies of social phenomena. .

 

Understand the sociological concepts which frame the base of social theories

• Develop the knowledge and critical thinking to social phenomena in the Palestinian community.
• Develop structured criticisms in understanding the social phenomena.
• Understand the importance of critical thinking at the economic and social effects
• Asses the theoretical and critical trends within the cultural and political status of the Palestinian community.

 

Have improved skills through the following:

• Improving the  ability to design and implement social research
• Using quantitative and qualitative indicators in forming social knowledge
• Enhancing the understanding of the process of using scientific research
• Comparing between both the quantitative and qualitative methods in developing the research methodology.
• Enhancing the ability to criticize and analyze the scientific published study to build their own research questions
• Building the capacity to manage resources through using the recent and up to date citations and bibliography criteria

 

Change behavior and attitudes through:

• Understanding the diversity in others opinions.
• Using dialogues as a teaching method and as an essential way to learn new ideas.
• Respecting the individuals and groups rights for self-determination.
• Increasing commitment to social justice and develop the social responsibility.