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B.A. Sociology Study plan
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B.A. Social Services Study plan

About Department

The Department of Social Studies and Social Services offers Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in sociology and social service. The program focuses on developing students' understanding of the social issues and phenomena of society from different perspectives. Both the programs strive to provide an innovative educational environment in which students learn modern concepts in sociology and social services. This environment also provides students with work-driven skills, continuing education, values, and work ethics. In addition, the program focusses on training students with modern tools in the fields of meeting and social service, enabling them to work effectively and deal with various social problems, as well as practical experience through practical and field training courses that provide valuable opportunities in different fields.


Department Mission

The mission of the Department of Social Studies and Social Services at the International University of Science and Technology is to graduate qualified students to work in the fields of social work in all its channels, as well as social studies and the effects of various social phenomena. This is done by providing students with modern science, social tools, and skills to deal with social phenomena, in an innovative environment that encourages leadership and creativity.


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Department Programs

B.Sc. Sociology

  • Department objectives

The Department of Social Studies works to achieve the following objectives:

  1. To provide students with the latest knowledge and work skills that qualify those to work in various fields related to science and social service.
  2. To provide continuous field training during their study that helps students to enhance their skills.
  3. To meet the requirements of Kuwait's and regional labor market and strengthen it with qualified sociologists.
  4. Providing outstanding programs to serve the community and various sectors in Kuwait.

 

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology: Degree Requirements

Student seeking the Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies degree must complete the general education requirements, college of Arts, major, and free elective requirements. The total hours required for a Bachelor of Arts degree is 120 credit hours summarized as below:

  1. University Core Courses (General Education)             42 credit hours
  2. College of Arts requirements           24 credit hours
  3. Major Requirements (compulsory + elective) 48 credit hours
  4. Free electives 6 credit hours

Students of the Sociology major must complete 27 semester hours of the major courses. These courses are listed below:

Course code Course Title Credit Hours PRE-requisite CO-requisite
SOCS 100 Introduction to Sociology 3   ENGL 110
SOCS 201 Sociology of Organization 3 SOCS 100  
SOCS 250 Introduction to Sociological Theory 3 SOCS 100  
SOCS 301 Kuwait and GCC Societies 3 SOCS 100  
SOCS 347 Qualitative Research Methods 3 SOCS 201  
SOCS 352 Population and Immigration Analysis 3 SOCS 201  
SOCS 357 Urban Sociology 3 SOCS 201  
SOCS 371 Sociology of the Family 3 SOCS 300  
SOCS 462 Sociology of Culture 3 SOCS 300  
Total 27    

Students of the bachelor’s degree in Sociology are required to complete 21 credit hours of optional specialization requirements, which are listed as follows:

Course code Course Title Credit Hours PRE-requisite CO-requisite
SOCS 302 Modern Arab Society  3 SOCS 300  
SOCS 303 Women and Society 3 SOCS 300  
SOCS 343 Social Movements 3 SOCS 300  
SOCS 330 Introduction to Social Psychology 3 SOCS 201  
SOCS 375 Environment and Development Sociology 3   SOCS 357
SOCS 311 Sociology of Law 3 SOCS 201  
SOCS 350 Political sociology 3 SOCS 300  
SOCS 465 Sociology of Education 3 SOCS 371  
SOCS 480 Sociology of Health Care 3 SOCS 347  
SOCS 442 Sociology of Work 3 SOCS 347  
SOCS 485 Sociology of World Religions 3   SOCS 462
Total 21    

Students may select any three credits offered by the college of Arts and three credits from the major courses. One of these courses must be at the junior (300) or the senior level (400)

*At least one course must be of 400-level
Course code Course Title Credit Hours
- College of Arts elective (300 or 400 levels*) 3
- Major Elective (300 or 400 levels*) 3

B.Sc. Social Services

  • Department objectives

The Department of Social Studies works to achieve the following objectives:

  1. To provide students with the latest knowledge and work skills that qualify those to work in various fields related to science and social service.
  2. To provide continuous field training during their study that helps students to enhance their skills.
  3. To meet the requirements of Kuwait's and regional labor market and strengthen it with qualified sociologists.
  4. Providing outstanding programs to serve the community and various sectors in Kuwait.

 

  • Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Social Services: Degree Requirements

Student seeking the Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies degree must complete the general education requirements, college of Arts, major, and free elective requirements. The total hours required for a Bachelor of Arts degree is 120 credit hours summarized as below:

  1. University Core Courses (General Education)             42 credit hours
  2. College of Arts requirements           24 credit hours
  3. Major Requirements (compulsory + elective) 48 credit hours
  4. Free electives 6 credit hours

Students of the Sociology major must complete 27 semester hours of the major courses. These courses are listed below:

Course code Course Title Credit Hours PRE-requisite CO-requisite
SOCW 150 Introduction to Social Service 3 SOCS 100  
SOCW 201 Human Behavior and Social Environment 3 SOCS 100  
SOCW 300 Social Research in Social Service 3 SOCW 201  
SOCW 310 Services & Policies of Kuwait social care 3 SOCW 201  
SOCW 320 Family and Childhood Social Service 3   SOCW 300
SOCW 350 Health Psychology in Social Service 3   SOCW 300
SOCW 380 Social Counseling 3 SOCW 320  
SOCW 401 School Social Service 3 SOCW 300  
SOCW 430 Ethics and Practices of Social service 3 Senior Stand  
Total 27    

Students of the bachelor’s degree in Sociology are required to complete 21 credit hours of optional specialization requirements, which are listed as follows:

Course code Course Title Credit Hours PRE-requisite CO-requisite
SOCS 201 Sociology of Organization 3 SOCS 100  
SOCS 330 Introduction to Social Psychology 3   SOCW 300
SOCS 375 Environment and Development Sociology 3 SOCW 201  
SOCW 390 Family Social Service 3 SOCW 320  
SOCW 430 Social Procedures and Planning 3 SOCW 310  
SOCW 402 Medical Social Service 3 Senior  
SOCW 440 Handicapped Social Servicer 3 SOCW 380  
SOCW 450 Social Volunteer Work 3 Senior  
SOCW 460 Evaluating Social Projects and programs 3 Senior  
SOCW 465 Sociology of Education 3   SOCW 401
Total 21    

Students may select any three credits offered by the college of Arts and three credits from the major courses. One of these courses must be at the junior (300) or the senior level (400)

*At least one course must be of 400-level
Course code Course Title Credit Hours
- College of Arts elective (300 or 400 levels*) 3
- Major Elective (300 or 400 levels*) 3