Academic Staff

Chairperson:

Assistant Prof.: Dr. Abeer Al-Asmar / Dr. Doha Al-Ashkar

Program Description:

The Sociology Department seeks to advance the discipline of sociology as an area of scholarly, professional, and scientific endeavor. It offers programs aimed at preparing qualified graduates who are able to enhance the accomplishment of the society's social, economic and developmental goals. The department mission is to encourage research and field studies, as well as to develop educated individuals who are competitive in both top quality graduate programs and the job market.

Mission:

Its mission on advancing the discipline as a rigorous scientific, academic, and professional endeavor. The department is dedicated to preparing highly qualified graduates who possess the analytical tools and research skills necessary to understand, address, and positively impact the various social changes and challenges of community life. By fostering a deep sense of social responsibility and civic awareness, the department bridges academic inquiry with active community engagement, applying sociological insights to promote public welfare and address contemporary societal needs.

Objectives:

1. Scientific Research: Training students in modern quantitative and qualitative methods to objectively analyze complex social phenomena.

2. Societal Analysis: Deepening the understanding of contemporary social shifts, institutional changes, and the unique socio-cultural dynamics of Lebanese and Arab societies.

3. Critical Thinking: Equipping graduates with theoretical frameworks to critique social policies, identify root causes of social issues, and propose evidence-based solutions.

4. Civic Engagement: Preparing students to contribute to sustainable community development, social justice, and public welfare through collaboration with NGOs and civil institutions.

Learning Outcomes

These outcomes are structured into four primary areas:

1. Knowledge and Understanding

Graduates should be able to:

• Identify and explain major classical and contemporary sociological theories and schools of thought.

• Understand the fundamental concepts of social structure, social institutions, cultural dynamics, and social change.

• Grasp both quantitative and qualitative social research methodologies, including statistical tools and fieldwork frameworks.

• Recognize the unique socio-cultural, political, and economic factors shaping Lebanese and Arab societies.

2. Intellectual Skills

      Graduates should be able to:

       • Critically analyze complex social phenomena, human behaviors, and institutional patterns.

       • Connect abstract sociological theories to real-world social problems and contemporary events.

       • Formulate clear research hypotheses and design objective frameworks to test them.

       • Evaluate the effectiveness of existing social policies, welfare programs, and community development initiatives.

3. Professional and Practical Skills

     Graduates should be able to:

     • Design and execute field research, including constructing surveys, conducting interviews, and managing focus groups.

     • Collect, clean, and analyze social data using both statistical methods and qualitative content analysis.

     • Draft detailed sociological profiles, case studies, and professional research reports that meet scientific standards.

     • Apply ethical standards in social research, ensuring confidentiality, objective observation, and participant protection.

4. General and Transferable Skills

    Graduates should be able to:

     • Communicate highly nuanced, sensitive social findings clearly and empathetically to diverse audiences.

     • Utilize digital data analysis tools and academic databases efficiently for research and data management.

     • Work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams to address community needs and solve organizational problems.

Degree Requirements:

To earn a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology, students must successfully complete a total of 99 credit hours typically distributed over 3 academic years (6 semesters) while maintaining a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00. This curriculum is structured into four main components: 59 credits of Major Core Requirements that cover foundational sociological theories, statistics, and field research training; 11 credits of Departmental Electives allowing for specialized study in areas like urban sociology or deviance; 12 credits of Faculty Electives chosen from neighboring humanities departments to promote an interdisciplinary perspective; and 17 credits of General University Requirements designed to ensure a well-rounded undergraduate education.

Career Opportunities

• Teaching in elementary or high schools

• Social worker in schools, hospitals, prison, or any other institution or NGOs

• Counselor for families

• Counselor for homeless or drugs adducted

• Research and statistics

• Human Resources area

• Market researcher

• Public health educator

• Urban planner

• Human rights officer

• Census researcher

• Survey research technician

• Consumer researcher

• Journalism

• Communications

• Legislative aide

Overview: 

Studying social behaviors, human communities, institutional structures, and cultural changes to understand and address complex contemporary societal issues.

Focus Areas: 

Social Research Methods, Criminology, Family & Community Dynamics, Urban Sociology, and Social Policy.

Career Paths: 

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Social Work, Community Development, Market Research, Public Policy, and Human Resources.

Call to Action: 

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