The College of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences offers the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sociology Program, which aspires to actively contribute to the development of the UAE society, preparing socially qualified cadres acquainted with knowledge, science and modern technology as well as the ability to employ them in solving social problems efficiently for the sake of building a better society.
The Applied Sociology Program at Al Ain University seeks to be a pioneer educational center in this field, and looks forward to actively participating in developing the UAE community through preparing highly efficient social, professional graduates, acquainted with the knowledge and ability to use them to change the world in which they live to a better world.
The Applied Sociology Program seeks to be a center of excellence that responds to the needs of the labor market, and prepares graduates able to study and treat contemporary social issues and problems in the light of its commitment to the highest quality standards in teaching, research, and interaction with the community; and as dictated by the best practice in the field. The program is keen to keep updated scientific developments in theory and practice, and to strengthen its relationship with the institutions and organizations of local private and public societies working in different social fields.
The Bachelor of Arts in Applied Sociology aims to:
| S.No. | Program Learning Outcomes | Aligned with L6 QFE Descriptors |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Learn the concepts, principles and significance of applied sociology and its historical development. | K |
| 2 | Use social theories to interpret topics related to applied sociology such as, social issues, social change and social structure. | K,S |
| 3 | Compare the theories of applied sociology and their use in understanding social issues and phenomena. | S |
| 4 | Design quantitative and qualitative social research, which contributes to building sociological knowledge, according to the ethics and methodology of scientific research and with utilization of modern technologies. | S |
| 5 | Develop professionally by building self-reliance skills and expanding the knowledge of concepts related to sociology and the societal problems by using the available scientific and technological resources. | S,R |
| 6 | Conduct social research to analyze social problems, interactions and processes, participate in designing social policies, and actively participate in developing the society and its values. | S,R |
| 7 | Interact positively with individuals, and society by developing a social sensitivity to different cultures, enabling him to work professionally and responsibly in various social work institutions. | R,S |
To obtain a Bachelor degree of Arts in Applied Sociology Education, a student must successfully complete 126 credit hours, with a minimum (CGPA) of 2 out of 4.
| Course No | Course Title | CR.H. | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| First: General University Education (33) C R.H. | |||
| (1) Compulsory Courses (27) CR.H. | |||
| 0102120 | Computer Skills | 3 | |
| 0201111A | Science and Life | 3 | |
| 0401120 | English(1) | 3 | |
| 0401121 | English(2) | 3 | 0401120 |
| 0405100 | Arabic Language | 3 | |
| 0406110 | Islamic Culture | 3 | |
| 0409103 | UAE Studies | 3 | |
| 0501170A | Fund. of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 | |
| 0508203A | Scientific Research Methodology | 3 | |
| (2) Elective Courses (6) CR.H. | |||
| The student is required to choose Only One course from each of the following groups: | |||
| (a) Society and Civilization (3) CR.H. | |||
| 0406100 | Arabs and Muslims' Contributions to Arts and Science | 3 | |
| 0408100A | Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
| 0408101A | Physical Education & Health | 3 | |
| 0409100 | Ethical Awareness | 3 | |
| 0409102 | Environmental Awareness | 3 | |
| (b) Managerial Skills (3) CR.H. | |||
| 0303100 | Law and Society | 3 | |
| 0408106A | Critical Thinking | 3 | |
| 0408104A | Self-Assessment | 3 | |
| 0501100A | Introduction to Time Management | 3 | |
| 0501150A | Leadership and Teamwork | 3 | |
| Second: Compulsory College Requirements (15) CR. H. | |||
| 0408102A | Educational Psychology | 3 | 0408100A |
| 0402101A | Education in a diverse environment | 3 | |
| 0405205A | Curriculum and teaching methods | 3 | |
| 0405206A | Foundations of Education | 3 | |
| 0404200A | Artificial Intelligence in Education | 3 | 0102120 |
| Third: Specialization Courses (72) CR.H. | |||
| (1) Compulsory Courses (66) CR.H. | |||
| 0409111 | Introduction to Applied Sociology | 3 | |
| 0409121 | Methodology of Applied Sociology | 3 | 0508203A |
| 0409122 | Applied social Statistics | 3 | 0101120 |
| 0409212 | Sociological Theory | 3 | 0409111 |
| 0409242 | AI in Sociology | 3 | |
| 0409261 | Urban Sociology | 3 | 0409111 |
| 0409264 | Sociology of Family | 3 | 0409212 |
| 0409331 | Educational Sociology | 3 | |
| 0409332 | Environmental Sociology | 3 | 0409111 |
| 0409333 | Criminal Sociology | 3 | 0409111 |
| 0409334 | Sociology of Juvenile Delinquency | 3 | 0409333 |
| 0409335 | Sociology of Work | 3 | 0409212 |
| 0409352 | Sociology of development | 3 | 0409212 |
| 0409362 | Sociology and Demography | 3 | 0409111& 0409122 |
| 0409363 | Drugs and Society | 3 | 0409333 |
| 0409465 | Social Change | 3 | 0409212 |
| 0409466 | Social Policy | 3 | 0409352 |
| 0409490 | Practicum | 9 | >=105 |
| 0409495 | Seminar in Designing Research Projects in Applied Sociology | 3 | 0409121 & 0409122 |
| 0409496 | Graduation Project in Applied Sociology | 3 | 0409495 |
| (9) Elective Courses (6) CR.H. | |||
| 0408325 | Social Psychology | 3 | 0408100A |
| 0409113 | Economic Sociology | 3 | 0409111 |
| 0409167 | Medical Sociology | 3 | 0409111 |
| 0409265 | Contemporary Social Issues | 3 | 0409111 |
| 0409267 | Social Institutions Management | 3 | 0409111 |
| 0409336 | Sociology of Tourism | 3 | 0409111 |
| 0409337 | Sociology of Law | 3 | 0409111 |
| 0409338 | Social texts in English | 3 | 0401121 |
| 0409369 | Societal Violence | 3 | 0409111 |
| Free Elective Courses ( 3) CR.H. | |||
| - | - | 3 | |
| # | Course Code | Course Name | Assigned Book | Author | Publisher | Place of Publication | Year of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0409333 | Criminal Sociology | Criminal Sociology | Adli Mahmoud Al-Samari | Dar Al-Masira for Publishing and Distribution | Jordan | 2019 |
| 2 | 0409465 | Social Change | Social Change | Dr. Mastour Arhaim and Others | University of Al Ain | United Arab Emirates | 2024 |
| 3 | 0409103 | Emirati Studies | The UAE Between the Fragrance of the Past and the Vision of the Future | Her Highness Dr. Shamma bint Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan and Others | University of Al Ain | United Arab Emirates | 2024 |
| 4 | 0409111 | Introduction to Applied Sociology | Introduction to Applied Sociology | Dr. Rakan Al-Harahsheh | Dar Al-Afaq | United Arab Emirates | 2022 |
| 5 | 0409212 | Sociological Theory | Contemporary Theory | Dr. Ibrahim Othman | Dar Al-Shorouk | Jordan | 2011 |
| 6 | 0409466 | Social Policy | Social Policy | Marwa Omar | Dar Al-Kitab Al-Jami'i | United Arab Emirates | 2020 |
| 7 | 0409352 | Development Sociology | Development Sociology (Concepts, Indicators, and Theories) | Mastour Hamad Arhaim | Dar Al-Afaq | United Arab Emirates | 2024 |
| 8 | 0409261 | Urban Sociology | Contemporary Urban Sociology | Khawla Al-Takhayneh + Khalid Khamis Nasr + Mastour Hamad Arhaim | University of Al Ain | United Arab Emirates | 2022 |
| 9 | 0409332 | Environmental Sociology | Environmental Sociology | Mohamed Al-Johari + Fatima Al-Qalaini + Hanaa Al-Johari + Hatem Ahmed | Dar Al-Masira for Publishing and Distribution | Jordan | 2010 |
| 10 | 0409241 | Ethics of Applied Sociology | Social Responsibility and Business Ethics | Amer Mohsen Mansour Al-Ghalbi + Saleh Mahdi Mohsen Al-Amiri | Dar Wael for Publishing and Distribution | Jordan | 2018 |
| 11 | 0409331 | Educational Sociology | Contemporary Educational Sociology | Ahmed Ali Al-Haj Mohammed | Dar Al-Masira for Publishing and Distribution | Jordan | 2014 |
| 12 | 0409362 | Population Sociology | Population Sociology | Ali Abdulrazak Jalbi | Dar Al-Ma'arifa Al-Jami'iya for Printing, Publishing, and Distribution | Egypt | 2014 |
| 13 | 0409335 | Labor Sociology | Gender and Labor Sociology and Institutions | Aisha Al-Tayeb | Arab Women's Foundation | Egypt | 2011 |
| 14 | 0409122 | Applied Social Statistics | Introduction to Statistics: Principles and Analysis Using SPSS | Mohamed Sobhi Abu Saleh and Adnan Mohamed Awad | Dar Al-Masira for Publishing and Distribution | Jordan | 2015 |
| 15 | 0409495 | Research Seminar on Project Design | Design and Implementation of Social Research | Ghareeb Mohamed Said Ahmed | Anglo-Egyptian Library | Egypt | 1995 |
| 16 | 0409496 | Graduation Research in Applied Sociology | Applied Research in Sociology | Ma'an Khalil Ma'an | Dar Al-Kitab Al-Jami'i | United Arab Emirates | 2017 |
| 17 | 0409121 | Methodology of Applied Sociology | Applied Research in Sociology | Ma'an Khalil Al-Omar | Dar Al-Kitab Al-Jami'i | United Arab Emirates | 2017 |
| 18 | 0409264 | Family Sociology | Family Sociology | Baha' Al-Din Khalil Turkiyah | Dar Al-Masira for Publishing and Distribution | Jordan | 2021 |
| 19 | 0409334 | Juvenile Delinquency Sociology | Juvenile Delinquency Sociology | Hind Said | Dar Al-Kitab Al-Jami'i | United Arab Emirates | 2019 |
| 20 | 0409265 | Contemporary Social Issues | Contemporary Social Issues and Problems | Saleh Wahbize | Dar Al-Fikr Al-Arabi | Cairo | 2008 |
| 21 | 0409337 | Legal Sociology | Legal Sociology and Social Control | Amal Abdulhamid and Others | Dar Al-Masira for Publishing and Distribution | Jordan | 2015 |
| 22 | 0409113 | Economic Sociology | Economic Sociology | Ahmed Zayed and Others | Dar Al-Masira for Publishing and Distribution | Jordan | 2013 |
| 23 | 0409167 | Medical Sociology | Medical Sociology | Al-Warikat A'id | Dar Wael for Publishing and Distribution | Jordan | 2011 |
| 24 | 0409167 | Medical Sociology | Medical Sociology | Haytham Jawish | Dar Al-Afaq | United Arab Emirates | 2022 |
| 26 | 0409363 | Drugs and Society | Drugs and Society: Challenges – Causes – Effects and Treatment | Hind Mohamed Said | Dar Al-Kitab Al-Jami'i | United Arab Emirates | 2018 |
| 27 | 0409369 | Community Violence | Community Violence | Hind Mohamed Said | Dar Al-Kitab Al-Jami'i | United Arab Emirates | 2017 |
| 28 | 0409267 | Management of Social Institutions | Management of Social Institutions | Zahid Al-Diri and Saada Al-Khatib | Dar Kunooz Al-Ma'arifa for Publishing | Jordan | 2011 |
| 29 | 0409336 | Tourism Sociology | Tourism Sociology | Ilham Imran Al-Arabi | Dar Al-Hikma for Printing, Publishing, and Distribution | Egypt | 2012 |
| 30 | 0409338 | Social Texts in English | An Introduction to Sociology | Ken Browne | Wiley | 2022 | |
| 31 | 0408325 | Social Psychology | Social Psychology | Mohamed Rabea | Dar Al-Masira | Jordan | 2022 |
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Al Ain - UAE
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