Introduction
BS Sociology program at the University of Jhang aims to enable the newcomers (taking the discipline of sociology as their field of specialization) to understand the foundations of the discipline along with practical work containing seminars, workshops, trainings, internship programs and other soft skills. Ultimately they would be able to understand the mechanisms of social system and process.
Duration of the Program:
BS Sociology is 4 years program.
Degree Requirement:
As per HEC rule, for the completion of BS Sociology degree minimum 130 credit hours are required.
Medium of Instruction and Examination:
Medium of instruction for BS Sociology will be English.
Assessment and Evaluation:
Assessment criteria will be followed by the rules and regulations of University of Jhang.
Program Outcomes:
After completing the degree, the students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competent knowledge of core sociological theories and schools of thought.
- Identify the causes and consequences of human behavior.
- Understand the development of social thoughts and theories in different phases of social evolution.
- Expand their knowledge of the mechanics of society and its diversity.
Program Objectives
The following are the objectives of the program:
- To provide a lens through which learners can experience social and historical context of social process.
- To develop an understanding of basics, theories of the discipline of sociology and other related fields.
- To develop the ability in student to select, justify and execute research methods appropriate to central research questions.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Candidates with at least 45% marks in Intermediate or equivalent examinations are eligible to apply for admission in the program of BS Sociology.
- Further Merit and Eligibility Criteria for admission will be followed by University of Jhang Admission Policy.
| Semester 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| ENG | Functional English | 3 (3+0) |
| CSI | Introduction to Computing Applications | 3 (3+0) |
| PST | Pakistan Studies | 2 (2+0) |
| MTH | Introduction to Mathematics | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-301 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-303 | Social Problems of Pakistan | 3 (3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ENG | Reading and Study Skills | 3 (3+0) |
| ISL | Islamic Studies/ Ethics | 2 (2+0) |
| SOC-302 | Social Tolerance | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-304 | Sociology of Politics | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-306 | Social Statistics | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-308 | Development of Social Thought | 3 (3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 17 | |
| Semester 3 | ||
| ENG | Academic Reading & Writing | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-401 | Organizational Behavior & HRD | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-403 | Social Anthropology | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-405 | Classical Sociological Theories | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-407 | Sociology of Gender | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-409 | Social Psychology | 3 (3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 4 | ||
| ENG | Advanced Academic Reading & Writing | 3 (3+0) |
| ECO | Introduction to Economics | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-402 | Rural Sociology | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-404 | Contemporary Sociological Theories | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-406 | Industrial Sociology | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-408 | Criminology | 3 (3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 18 | |
| Semester 5 | ||
| SOC-501 | Sociology of Social Change | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-503 | Sociology of Development | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-505 | Sociology of Education | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-507 | Sociology of Law | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-509 | Urban Sociology | 3 (3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 6 | ||
| SOC-502 | Population Studies | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-504 | Quantitative Research Methods | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-506 | Project Planning & Management | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-508 | Sociology of Health & Medicine | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-510 | NGO Management | 3 (3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 7 | ||
| SOC-601 | Qualitative Research | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-603 | Social Entrepreneurship | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-605 | Web Survey and SPSS | 3 (1+2) |
| SOC-607 | Sociology of Social Work | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-609 | Internship | 3 (0+3) |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Semester 8 | ||
| SOC-602 | Community Development | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-604 | Environmental Sociology | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-606 | Sociology of Globalization | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-608 | Sociology of Family and Kinship | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-610 | Thesis or Two Course from Optional/elective | 6 (0+6) |
| Total Credit Hours | 15 | |
| List of Elective Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Students will Chose Elective Course from the following list according to availability of faculty | ||
| 1 | Sociology Human Rights | 3 (3+0) |
| 2 | Gerontology | 3 (3+0) |
| 3 | Violence & Terrorism | 3 (3+0) |
| 4 | Sociology of Technology | 3 (3+0) |
| 5 | Research Design & Measurement | 3 (3+0) |
| 6 | Philosophy of Social Sciences | 3 (3+0) |
| 7 | Corporate Social Responsibility | 3 (3+0) |
| 8 | Islamic Sociology | 3 (3+0) |