Introduction
The 126 credit hours BS Sociology program combines an emphasis on knowledge development and capacity enhancement in social theory and research methods. Students will be trained in several sub fields of sociology in which the faculty has concentrations of expertise. Among these are population dynamics, social Statistics, Gender Issues, Development issue, Deviance etc. It is this broad perspective that has made sociology a unique and one of the most comprehensive of academic disciplines.
OBJECTIVES
The main objective is to achieve the higher possible standards of education and research in Sociology. More specific objectives are to:
- Enhance the qualification of those who could not continue their education after HSSC through formal universities.
- Impart sound theoretical and applied knowledge of sociology.
- Develop an ability in students to become creative and critical thinkers about society and related issues.
- Provide a thorough understanding of sociological theory, research methods and different social problems.
Eligibility Criteria
F.A/FSC or equivalent
Selection Process
Open Merit
Duration
Medium of Instruction
Teaching Methodology
Open Distance Learning
Total Credits Hours Required
|
Course Title |
Category |
Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Functional English |
General |
9382 |
3(3+0) |
|
Introduction to Sociology: Culture & Society |
Major |
9410 |
3(3+0) |
|
Public Relations |
General |
9263 |
3(3+0) |
|
Quantitative Reasoning |
General |
9424 |
3(3+0) |
|
Literature of Pakistani Languages (Arts & Humanities) |
General |
9006 |
3(3+0) |
|
Course Title |
Category |
Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Expository Writing |
General |
9381 |
3(3+0) |
|
Basics of Environmental Sciences |
Natural Sciences |
9389 |
3(2+1) |
|
Anthropology |
Major |
9460 |
3(3+0) |
|
Application of Information and Communication Technologies |
General |
9384 |
3(2+1) |
|
Entrepreneurship |
General |
5026 |
3(3+0) |
|
Islamic Studies/ Ethics |
General |
9401/5437 |
3(3+0) |
|
Course Title |
Category |
Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Civics and community engagement |
General |
9452 |
3(3+0) |
|
Quantitative Reasoning II |
General |
9383 |
3(3+0) |
|
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan |
General |
9378 |
3(3+0) |
|
Sociology of Gender |
Major |
9447 |
3(3+0) |
|
Population Studies |
Major |
9411 |
3(3+0) |
|
Human Rights |
Major |
9448 |
3(3+0) |
|
Course Title |
Category |
Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Social change and Social Institutions |
Major |
9444 |
3(3+0) |
|
Introduction to Criminology |
Major |
9459 |
3(3+0) |
|
Social Stratification |
Major |
9445 |
3(3+0) |
|
Sociology of Child Rights and Child Development |
Major |
9433 |
3(3+0) |
|
Conflict Resolution |
Major |
9446 |
3(3+0) |
|
Population and Development |
Major |
9612 |
3(3+0) |
|
Course Title |
Category |
Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Development Studies |
Major |
9451 |
3(3+0) |
|
Social Psychology |
Major |
9449 |
3(3+0) |
|
Geography of Pakistan-I |
ID |
9351 |
3(3+0) |
|
Methods of Social Research |
Major |
9450 |
3(3+0) |
|
Sociological Theory-I |
Major |
9434 |
3(3+0) |
|
Fahm-E-Quran (Tajwid, Translation & Tafsir) |
|
9487 |
Non credit |
|
Course title |
Category |
Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Sociology of Deviance |
Major |
9453 |
3(3+0) |
|
Sociology of Health |
Major |
9454 |
3(3+0) |
|
Sociological Theory-II |
Major |
9435 |
3(3+0) |
|
Urban Sociology |
Major |
9456 |
3(3+0) |
|
Soft Skills |
ID |
9201 |
3(3+0) |
|
Seerat-E-Tayyaba |
|
9488 |
Non credit |
|
Course title |
Category |
Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Rural Sociology |
Major |
9458 |
3(3+0) |
|
Advance Research Methods |
Major |
9455 |
3(3+0) |
|
Men and Masculinities |
Major |
9171 |
3(3+0) |
|
Mass Communication |
ID |
9386 |
3(3+0) |
|
Internship |
Mandatory |
9464 |
3(0+3) |
|
Course title |
Category |
Code |
Credit Hours |
|
Community Development |
Major |
9436 |
3(3+0) |
|
Introduction to Psychology |
ID |
8411 |
3(3+0) |
|
Introduction to Social Work |
Major |
9452 |
3(3+0) |
|
Capstone Project |
Mandatory |
9461 |
3(0+3) |
|
Introduction to Globalization |
Major |
9463 |
3(3+0) |
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Semesters
Workshop
The online workshop for each course will comprise of 12 hours, with 2 hours daily for 6 days except for the teaching practice and project as per AIOU policy. Each semester will have a workshop for the courses offered in that particular semester. There will be an online quiz for every course at the end of the workshop.
Assessment Weightage
| Assignments (Weightage) | Workshop (Attendance & Quizzes) (Weightage) | Final Exam (Weightage) | Passing Marks |
| 20% | 30% Quiz | 50% | 50% (in aggregate). However, 40% marks in final exams is mandatory. |
Note: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) reserves the right to amend the fee structure policy, course offering and assessment of courses when required. The existing course(s) will be adopted/adapted as per requirement. The department may change the sequence of the course(s) offering as per availability of course(s).