Introduction
The basic purpose of introducing Bachelor of Science in Sociology program is to prepare students in the field of Sociology as per progressive requirements and challenges. The students graduating from this discipline will be able to acquire the necessary skills for understanding the multi-cultural views and aspects of the social world. The discipline of sociology is mainly concerned about social analysis. In a way, it provides an opportunity to deeply understand and analyze human societies and cultures under the umbrella of sociological perspectives. It also attempts to understand the 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. The BS Degree Program is explicitly aimed at preparing the students for advanced graduate study in Social Sciences and Social Science-based professions.
Eligibility Criteria
Intermediate (12 years of education) / A-Level or equivalent qualification with at least 45% marks
Note:
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Candidates having A-Level, Deeni Asnad, or foreign qualifications are required to provide an equivalence certificate from IBCC or HEC, Islamabad, as applicable.
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Candidates having less than 45% marks in Intermediate or equivalent qualification will be eligible for admission after successful completion of the “Zero Semester.”
Award of Degree
To become eligible for the award of BS Sociology degree, the student is required to complete prescribed course work of 132 credit hours with a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 2.0 out of 4.
Scheme of Study
| Total Credit Hours | 132 |
| Total Semesters | 8 |
| Duration | 4 Years |
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| Semester No. 1 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| CS101 | Introduction to Computing | General Education | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG101 | English Comprehension | General Education | Functional English | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC201 | Social Statistics | General Education | Quantitative Reasoning | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| SOC301 | Introduction to Social Work | General Education | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| ETH202 | Ethics (for Non-Muslims) | General Education | Islamic Studies/Religious Education Studies | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| ISL202 | Islamic Studies | General Education | Islamic Studies/Religious Education Studies | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| Semester No. 2 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| ENG201 | Business and Technical English Writing | General Education | Expository Writing | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ETH100 | Effective Citizenship | General Education | Civics and Community Engagement | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MTH302 | Business Mathematics & Statistics | General Education | Quantitative Reasoning | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| SOC302 | Sociological Theories | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC404 | Pakistani Society and Culture | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| PAK301 | Pakistan Studies | General Education | Required | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 3 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| MGT602 | Entrepreneurship | General Education | Entrepreneurship | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| SOC401 | Cultural Anthropology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC403 | Gender Studies | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC602 | Sociology of Education | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| URD101 | Urdu | General Education | Arts and Humanities | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| PAK522 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | General Education | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | Required | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| Semester No. 4 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| GSC101 | General Science | General Education | Natural Sciences | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| PSY403 | Social Psychology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC603 | Sociology of Development | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC604 | Community Development | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC605 | Population Dynamics | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 5 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| MGT502 | Organizational Behaviour | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC402 | Sociological Perspectives | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC509 | Quantitative Research Methodology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC606 | Rural Sociology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGT111 | Introduction to Public Administration | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MGT522 | Introduction to Public Policy | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 6 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| SOC607 | Urban Sociology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC608 | Sociology of Health | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC609 | Qualitative Research Methods | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC612 | Political Sociology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC613 | Social Change and Transformation | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MCM101 | Introduction to Mass Communication | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MCM301 | Communication skills | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| MCM401 | Fundamentals of Public Relations | Interdisciplinary | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 7 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| PSY515 | Cross Cultural Psychology | Interdisciplinary | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC611 | Criminology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC614 | Sociology of Religion | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC615 | Environmental Sociology | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC616 | Sociology of Globalization | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOCI619 | Internship Report-Sociology | Major | Field Experience / Internship | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| Semester No. 8 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| EDU403 | Art, Crafts and Calligraphy | Interdisciplinary | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC499 | Capstone Project | Major | Capstone Project | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| SOC601 | Social Policy and Governance | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC610 | Electronic Media & Virtual Community | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| SOC617 | Social Entrepreneurship | Major | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||