Program Overview

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Program Overview

The Doctor of Philosophy in Social Service program is designed to provide students with advanced knowledge and research skills in the field of social service. The program aims to equip students with the ability to analyze and address social issues, develop innovative solutions, and contribute to the development of the social service sector.

Program Objectives

The program objectives are to:

1. Prepare students to become competent researchers in the field of social service.
2. Enable students to analyze and address social issues using advanced research methods.
3. Develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
4. Equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to design and implement effective social service programs.
5. Foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in the social service sector.

Program Structure

The program consists of 54 credit hours, divided into:

• 51 credit hours of compulsory courses
• 3 credit hours of elective courses

Compulsory Courses

The compulsory courses are:

Level 1

Code	Course Name	Credits	Theory	Practical	Prerequisite	Classification
SOW 711	Theories of Social Service Practice	3	3	0		University Requirements
SOW 714	Teaching and Practice of Social Service	3	3	0		University Requirements
SOW 712	Research Design in Social Service	3	3	0		University Requirements

Level 2

Code	Course Name	Credits	Theory	Practical	Prerequisite	Classification
SOW 715	Analysis of Social Care Policies	3	3	0		University Requirements
SOW 716	Clinical Social Service in Health Institutions	3	3	0		University Requirements
SOW 717	Advanced Statistics in Social Service Research	3	3	0		University Requirements
SOW 718	Measures in Social Service Research	3	3	0		University Requirements

Level 3

Code	Course Name	Credits	Theory	Practical	Prerequisite	Classification
SOW 719	Discussion Group	3	3	0		University Requirements
SOW 720	Qualitative Research in Social Service	3	3	0		University Requirements
SOW 721	Program and Project Evaluation	3	3	0		University Requirements
SOW 722	Human Behavior and Environment	3	3	0		University Requirements

Level 4

Code	Course Name	Credits	Theory	Practical	Prerequisite	Classification
SOW 723	Field Training	6	6	12		University Requirements

Level 5

Code	Course Name	Credits	Theory	Practical	Prerequisite	Classification
SOW 799	Dissertation	12	1	0		University Requirements

Elective Courses

The elective courses are: | Code | Course Name | Credits | Theory | Practical | Prerequisite | Classification | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | SOW 725 | Crisis Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | | University Requirements | | SOW 726 | International Social Service | 3 | 3 | 0 | | University Requirements | | SOW 727 | Issues in the Field of Specialization | 3 | 3 | 0 | | University Requirements | | SOW 724 | Family Problems | 3 | 3 | 0 | | University Requirements |

Admission Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Service
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.75 (on a 5-point scale) or 2.75 (on a 4-point scale) or 80 (on a 100-point scale)
• English language proficiency
• Admission is based on a competitive basis, with a selection process that includes:
  • Cumulative GPA (50%)
  • Standardized test scores (20%)
  • Admission test (30%)

Tuition Fees

The tuition fees for the program are 72,000 SAR.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:

• Academia and research
• Social service agencies
• Government institutions
• Non-profit organizations
• Private sector companies

Program Duration

The program duration is 3 years.

Research Areas

The program focuses on research areas such as:

• Social service practice
• Social policy analysis
• Program evaluation
• Human behavior and environment
• Crisis management
• International social service

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:

• Analyze and address social issues using advanced research methods
• Design and implement effective social service programs
• Develop innovative solutions to social problems
• Conduct research and evaluate programs in the social service sector
• Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Program Accreditation

The program is accredited by the relevant authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.