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PHD Sociology

Department
Faculty of Social Sciences & Humanities

PhD Sociology Program Educational Objectives

The PhD Sociology program aims to:

  • Pursue professional practices in sociology or advanced research based on the technical skills and knowledge in social theories, research methodologies, social institutions, and supported disciplines.

  • Encourage students to develop and use abstract models in addition to applying respective methodologies in practical and scholarly situations.

  • Provide practical skills to the students to initiate their career in academic institutions, research organizations, and various organizations related to sociology.

  • Prove mastery of the sociology knowledge and skills necessary to work as a professional sociologist, by demonstrating an understanding of current sociological models, analytical techniques, and scholarly practices.

  • Provide formal foundations for higher learning and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field of sociology.

Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
Course Course Title Cr. Hr.
SOC-801 Advanced Research Methods in Social Sciences 3(2-1)
SOC-802 Social and Public Policy 3(3-0)
SOC-803 Development of Sociological Thoughts 3(3-0)
UR-811 Professional Ethics-II 2(2-0)
  Total

11

Course Course Title Cr. Hr.
50C-804 Advance Statistical Methods for Social Sciences 3(3-0)
  Optional  
50C-805 Leadership and Social Conflict 3(3-0)
50C-806 Social Entrepreneurship 3(2-1)
50C-808 Sociology of Gender and Development 3(3-0)
50C-809 Sociology of Crime and Prevention 3(3-0)
50C-810 Human Resource Management 3(2-1)
50C-811 Sociology of Globalization 3(3-0)
  Total 9
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours
SOC-815 Research Thesis 30
  Total 30

TO Onwords**

Our graduates are serving in various national and multi-national companies. Some have established themselves as successful entrepreneurs while others are continuing higher education in renowned national and international universities. We strive to follow the motto of quality teaching and productive research.