Program Overview

Master of Arts in Applied Sociology

The Master of Arts in Applied Sociology is a postgraduate program offered by the Department of Sociology at the University of Sharjah. The program aims to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of theoretical and analytical frameworks in sociology, enabling them to apply their knowledge to social research and policy-making.

Program Overview

The program is designed to achieve the following objectives:

• Enable students to understand the theoretical and analytical frames for social and security phenomena
• Empower students to use applied sociology concepts to better understand the roles of governmental and non-governmental organizations
• Train students to identify and solve social problems using their critical thinking skills
• Train students to design social policy, devise plans and programs, and identify applied fields
• Nurture future leaders in social work
• Develop and support students' initiatives in a variety of areas of social work
• Supply the field with highly trained and qualified leaders
• Qualify students to work in social research and education

Program Structure

The program consists of two tracks: Thesis Track and Comprehensive Exam Track.

• Thesis Track: Students must complete 15 credit hours of compulsory courses and 9 credit hours of elective courses, in addition to a master's thesis (9 hours).
• Comprehensive Exam Track: Students must complete 24 credit hours of compulsory courses, including a research project, and pass a comprehensive exam.

Compulsory Courses

The following compulsory courses are required for both tracks:

• Seminar in Sociological Theory 1 (3 credits)
• Methods of Sociological Research 1 (3 credits)
• Introduction to Social Policies (3 credits)
• Applied Social Statistics 1 (3 credits)
• Sociological Readings in English (3 credits)
• Training in Applied Sociology (0 credits)

Elective Courses

Students can choose from two fields: Crime and Criminal Justice, and Family Counseling and Social Work.

• Crime and Criminal Justice:
  • Seminar in Crime Theory 1 (3 credits)
  • Criminal Justice (3 credits)
  • Crime Prevention (3 credits)
  • Community Policing (3 credits)
  • Clinical Sociology (3 credits)
  • New Crimes (3 credits)
• Family Counseling and Social Work:
  • Clinical Sociology (3 credits)
  • School Violence (3 credits)
  • Domestic (Family) Violence (3 credits)
  • Human Behavior in the Social Environment (3 credits)
  • Family Counseling (3 credits)
  • Seminar in Social Work (3 credits)

Course Descriptions

• Seminar in Sociological Theory 1: Introduces contemporary sociological theory and its applications in applied sociology.
• Methods of Sociological Research 1: Covers the process of social research, including research design, measurement, and data analysis.
• Introduction to Social Policies: Examines the concept of social policy, its foundations, and methods of formulation and implementation.
• Applied Social Statistics 1: Explores sociological concepts and statistical methods for analyzing social phenomena.
• Sociological Readings in English: Includes readings on various topics related to applied sociology.
• Training in Applied Sociology: Provides field training to link theory and reality.
• Research Project: Allows students to conduct research on a topic related to applied sociology.
• Thesis: Requires students to register for a master's thesis on a topic related to applied sociology.

Admission Requirements

To be announced.

Duration and Location

The program is offered on a full-time and part-time basis, with a duration of 2-4 years. The program is located at the Sharjah Main Campus.

Language

The program is taught in Arabic.

Study Mode

The program is offered in both full-time and part-time modes.

Intake

The program has two intakes: Fall and Spring.

Total Credit Hours

The program requires a total of 33 credit hours.