Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology

The Department of Sociology at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University's College Arts and Humanities provides their students with a varied and innovative foundation in sociology with topics ranging from survey analysis, statistical modeling techniques to traditional ethnographic research as well as identifying effective was to serve the community. The Department awards Bachelor of Arts degrees in Sociology .

College

College of Arts

Campus

Dammam

Level

Undergraduate

Degree

BA

Gender

Female

Years of study

4

Credit hours

126

Career Opportunities

• Working in the education sector.
• In the field of social affairs in institutions such as orphan care, nursing homes, etc.
• Volunteer work.
• Government agencies such as jails and the courts.

First: Admission to the College of Arts General Requirements

• The applicant must pass all the first year (College of Arts Track) courses.
• The applicant must obtain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3 out of 5. 

Second: Controls of specialization in the College of Arts:

• Admission is by differentiation based on grade point average and the availability of seats.
• English Language Department requirements: (Earning C rating and above in English Language Course 1 and English language Course 2)

First year

During this first year the students will study a broad range of subjects that will introduce them to various disciplines in the arts and humanities realm.  This exposure will help them make an informed decision on what academic path they wish to pursue in the following years. They will earn 36 credit hours during this first year. 

Second Year

In the second year of this program the students will begin to study specialized courses in the field of sociology and social work such as:  population sociology, community and individual service, social care policies as well as public elations.

Third year

The third year curriculum consists of courses such as:  focusing on Saudi Arabian society, urban sociology and political sociology.

Fourth Year

In addition to the graduation project that each student must prepare, the coursework for this year includes such topics as:  social guidance and counseling, social change, and social theories.