Program Overview
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology
The Department of Sociology at Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal University's College of Arts provides students with a varied and innovative foundation in sociology. The program covers topics ranging from survey analysis and statistical modeling techniques to traditional ethnographic research, as well as identifying effective ways to serve the community.
College and Campus
- College: College of Arts
- Campus: Dammam
Program Details
- 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
Admission Requirements
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 a C rating and above in English Language Course 1 and English Language Course 2
Year Description
First Year
During the first year, students study a broad range of subjects that introduce them to various disciplines in the arts and humanities realm. This exposure helps 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, students 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 relations.
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 topics such as social guidance and counseling, social change, and social theories.
Study Plan
First Year
Semester One
| Course ID |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Contact Hours |
Pre-requisite |
| ISLM-181 |
Creed and Family in Islam |
2 |
2 |
- |
| ARAB-101 |
Applied Syntax |
2 |
2 |
- |
| ENGL-104 |
English Language 1 |
4 |
5 |
- |
| STAT-103 |
Introduction to Statistics |
3 |
4 |
- |
| LRSK-105 |
Learning and Communication Skills |
2 |
2 |
- |
| HIST-102 |
Introduction to Humanities |
2 |
2 |
- |
Semester Two
| Course ID |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Contact Hours |
Pre-requisite |
| ISLM-282 |
Islamic Ethics and Values |
2 |
2 |
- |
| ENGL-109 |
English Language 2 |
4 |
5 |
- |
| ARAB-182 |
Arabic Language Skills |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOCS-110 |
Social Behavior |
2 |
2 |
- |
| HIST-106 |
Civilization and Arts |
2 |
2 |
- |
| GEOG-108 |
Geography of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
2 |
2 |
- |
| COMP-107 |
Computer Skills |
3 |
4 |
- |
Second Year
Semester One
| Course ID |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Contact Hours |
Pre-requisite |
| HIST281 |
History and Civilization of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC 201 |
History of Social Thought |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC 202 |
Introduction to Sociology |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SWK 203 |
Introduction to Social Work |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC 204 |
Sociology of Family |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC 205 |
Sociology of Health |
2 |
3 |
- |
| PSYCO 206 |
Social Psychology |
2 |
3 |
- |
Semester Two
| Course ID |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Contact Hours |
Pre-requisite |
| SOC207 |
Saudi Society |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC208 |
Classical Social Theories |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC209 |
Sociology of Law and Human Rights |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC210 |
Digital Sociology |
2 |
3 |
- |
| SOC211 |
Sociology of Population and Migration |
2 |
2 |
- |
| STAT 212 |
Social Statistics |
2 |
3 |
STAT 103 |
| SOC213 |
Social and Cultural Anthropology |
2 |
3 |
- |
Third Year
Semester One
| Course ID |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Contact Hours |
Pre-requisite |
| BUS381 |
Entrepreneurship |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC301 |
Criminal Sociology |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC302 |
Contemporary Social Theories |
2 |
2 |
SOC208 |
| SOC303 |
Sociological Terms and Texts in English 1 |
2 |
2 |
- |
| RESM304 |
Social Research Methods |
2 |
3 |
- |
| SOC305 |
Sociology of Environment |
2 |
3 |
- |
|
Elective Course 1 |
2 |
2 |
- |
Semester Two
| Course ID |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Contact Hours |
Pre-requisite |
| SOC306 |
Sociology of Development |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC307 |
Sociological Terms and Texts in English 2 |
2 |
2 |
SOC303 |
| SOC308 |
Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis in Social Research |
2 |
3 |
STAT 212 |
| SOC309 |
Sociology of Urban and Local Communities |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC310 |
Educational Sociology |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC311 |
Sociology of Innovation |
2 |
3 |
- |
| SOC312 |
Economic Sociology |
2 |
3 |
- |
Fourth Year
Semester One
| Course ID |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Contact Hours |
Pre-requisite |
| SOC 444 |
Field Training 1 |
3 |
- |
- |
| SOC 401 |
Designing and Implementing of Social Researches |
2 |
3 |
RESM 304 |
| SOC 402 |
Social Responsibility and Volunteer Work |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC 403 |
Sociology of Media |
2 |
3 |
- |
| SOC 404 |
Working in the Nonprofit Sector |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC 405 |
Sociology of Tourism and Entertainment |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC 406 |
Contemporary Social Issues and Problems |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC 407 |
Industrial Sociology |
2 |
2 |
- |
Semester Two
| Course ID |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Contact Hours |
Pre-requisite |
| SOC 408 |
Elderly Issues |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC 409 |
Social and Cultural Change |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC 410 |
Graduation Project |
4 |
7 |
SOC 401 |
| SOC 445 |
Field Training (2) |
3 |
7 |
SOC 444 |
| SOC 411 |
Sociology of Risk and Crisis Management |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC 412 |
Sociology of Organization |
2 |
2 |
SOC 407 |
|
Elective Course 2 |
2 |
2 |
- |
Electives
| Course ID |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
Contact Hours |
Pre-requisite |
| Elective Course 1 |
| SOC 351 |
Political Sociology |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC 352 |
Sociology of Youth |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC 353 |
Social Protection |
2 |
2 |
- |
| Elective Course 2 |
| SOC 451 |
Intellectual Security and Moderation |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC 452 |
Sociology of Future |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC 453 |
Sociology of Sport |
2 |
2 |
- |
| SOC 454 |
Women's Studies |
2 |
2 |
- |
