Program Overview

Bachelor of Social Studies in Tolerance and Peace

The Bachelor of Social Studies in Tolerance and Peace program offers students a comprehensive understanding of pressing social issues, focusing on tolerance and peace. The program aims to equip students with the ability to develop and implement policies and programs that enhance quality of life, promote social justice, address global challenges, foster cultural understanding, and develop innovative solutions to social issues.

Program Overview

The program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, analyze, and apply the concepts, principles, and values of tolerance and peace in society. It emphasizes the study of social and cultural aspects that contribute to building and strengthening a culture of tolerance and peace. The program prepares highly qualified professionals with integrated academic and practical competencies to promote a culture of tolerance and coexistence and contribute positively and constructively to sustainable social development.

Course Structure

The program consists of 120 credit hours, divided into four years. The course structure includes:

• University Core (39 credit hours)
• College Requirements (12 credit hours)
• College Electives (9 credit hours)
• Major Requirements (60 credit hours)

University Core (39 Credit Hours)

• SSTU111: UAE Society and the Sustainable Legacy of Sheikh Zayed
• ENGU111: English Language
• ARAU100: Grammar and Morphology I
• SOCU100: Introduction to the Humanities
• ISLU100: Islamic Culture
• INVU111: AI and Entrepreneurship
• ISLU105: Introduction to Qur'anic Studies
• RSCU100: Research and Innovation Methods
• ARAU206: Reading and Expression Skills
• HUMU219: Islamic History and Civilization
• PHIU100: Principles of Philosophy
• CSSU100: Intellectual Security and National Identity
• ARAU101: Rhetoric and Communication

College Requirements (12 Credit Hours)

• CSS201: Sociology
• CSS202: Psychology
• SST309: Logic and Critical Thinking
• SST204: History of Religions

College Electives (9 Credit Hours)

• SST308: Human Values in World Literature
• PHI 128: Islamic Philosophy
• CSS203: Intellectual Security
• CSS305: Learning Theories and Their Educational Applications
• SST203: Principles of Statistics

Major Requirements (60 Credit Hours)

• SST303: Social Psychology
• SST302: Sociology of Religion
• SST305: Ethics of Tolerance in World Cultures
• SST401: Socialization for Tolerance and Peace
• SST304: History of Social Thought
• SST403: Terms of Tolerance and Peace (in English)
• SST405: Tolerance and Social Cohesion
• SST321: Introduction to International Humanitarian Law (in English)
• CSS206: Sociology of Culture
• SST220: Anthropology
• PHI303: Philosophy of Religion
• SST410: Sociology of Knowledge
• SST409: Studies in Citizenship, Tolerance, and Peace
• SST310: Family Sociology
• SST208: Social Texts (in English)
• PHI308: Towards a Contemporary Emirati Philosophy
• SST307: Tolerance in Abrahamic Religions
• SST306: Social Theories
• CSS498: Graduation Project
• CSS499: Internship

Program Outcomes

Upon completing the program, students will be able to:

1. Understand relevant social science concepts and theories.
2. Analyze social phenomena objectively, scientifically, and critically.
3. Interpret concepts, knowledge, and theories within tolerance and peace studies.
4. Be trained in critical and innovative thinking to address social, political, and cultural challenges.
5. Acquire broad knowledge of cultural and social engagements that affect tolerance and peaceful co-existence.
6. Apply skills in creating innovative solutions to social challenges linked to hate, extremism, violence, and other social ills.
7. Understand human rights and international laws related to tolerance and peace.
8. Write a research paper based on a solid science-based methodology.