Program Overview

Ajman University

About the University

Ajman University is a prestigious institution that offers a range of academic programs. The university is committed to providing high-quality education and research opportunities to its students.

Academics

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Social Service

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Social Service is a comprehensive program that provides students with a deep understanding of sociology and social service. The program consists of eight semesters, with a total of 120 credit hours.

Program Structure

• Semester 1: 18 CH
• Semester 2: 15 CH
• Semester 3: 15 CH
• Semester 4: 15 CH
• Semester 5: 15 CH
• Semester 6: 15 CH
• Semester 7: 15 CH
• Semester 8: 12 CH

Courses

• ARB113: Advanced Arabic Writing (3 CH)
• SSW156: Social Statistics (3 CH)
• SSW259: Social Psychology (3 CH)
• SSW261: Social Change and Culture (3 CH)
• SSW364: Social Problems (3 CH)
• SSW368: English Texts in Sociology and Social Work (3 CH)
• SSW469: Social Research Methods (3 CH)
• SSW474: Graduation Project in Sociology and Social Service (3 CH)
• SSW151: Introduction to Sociology (3 CH)
• SSW155: History of Social Thought (3 CH)
• SSW257: Social Theories (3 CH)
• UEL2: University Elective 2 (3 CH)
• CSE: College Elective (3 CH)
• SSW366: Family and Social Guidance (3 CH)
• SSW470: Population and Migration Sociology (3 CH)
• SSW473: Practical Training in Institutions (6 CH)
• SSW152: Introduction to Social Service (3 CH)
• SSW258: Fields of Social Service (3 CH)
• CSE: College Elective (3 CH)
• SSW264: Clinical Social Service (3 CH)
• CSWE: College Elective (3 CH)
• SSW471: Media and Digital Communication Sociology (3 CH)
• SSW472: Social Planning and Policies (3 CH)
• SSW153: Anthropology (3 CH)
• CSE: College Elective (3 CH)
• EMS112: Emirati Studies (3 CH)
• SSW266: Family Sociology (3 CH)
• CSWE: College Elective (3 CH)
• UEL1: University Elective 1 (3 CH)
• ARB211: Public Speaking Skills (3 CH)
• SSW263: Social Service Methods (3 CH)
• SSW267: Digital Sociology (3 CH)
• AIT111: Artificial Intelligence (3 CH)
• SSW369: Applied Sociology (3 CH)
• INN311: Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship (3 CH)
• THI212: Critical Thinking and Quantitative Reasoning (3 CH)

Research

The university is committed to providing research opportunities to its students. The research areas include sociology, social service, and other related fields.

Admission

The admission criteria for the Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Social Service program include a high school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students must also meet the English language proficiency requirements.

Campus

The university has a state-of-the-art campus in Ajman, with modern facilities and amenities. The campus is designed to provide a comfortable and supportive learning environment for students.

Accreditation

The university is accredited by the Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates. The accreditation ensures that the university meets the highest standards of quality and excellence in education.