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History and heritage
Description:
The Department of History was opened in 1398 AH / 1978 AD, under the umbrella of the College of Shari'ah and Arabic Language, the branch of Imam Muhammad Bin Saud Islamic University in Qassim, but this college was soon separated in 1401 AH / 1980 AD into two colleges, namely: The College of Shari'ah and Fundamentals of Religion and the College of Arabic and Social Sciences. In 1424 AH/2003 AD, the Royal Decree was issued to merge the branch of Imam Muhammad bin Saud University with the branch of King Saud University in Qassim, and to establish Qassim University, and then the name of the college was changed to: At the same time, the University Council suspended admission to the undergraduate program, provided that this suspension would be for a period of four years, after which the issue of re-admission would be considered, due to the presence of a large number of history graduates in the Kingdom on waiting lists for jobs, and teaching in the program continued for the existing batches before the suspension of admission, until the graduation of male and female students was completed, and during this period the University Council approved the opening of a master's program with two specific tracks, Islamic history and Hadith, and then two similar programs for the doctorate. The department then recommended the reopening of admission, and linked its recommendation to the fact that the number of male students admitted in each batch should not exceed forty male students. The University Council issued a decision (4-2-1435/1436 AH) approving this, and students were admitted in 1437 AH, and in the academic year 1441 AH, admission was opened for female students, with the same number allocated for male students.
Method of study
Courses
Degree
Bachelor
School level
University study
Place of study (Male Students)
University City A6
Place of study (female students)
Housing headquarters
Years of study
8 levels of study
Study period
Morning - Evening
Number of Credit Hours
128
Credits required for graduation
128
Tuition fees
None
Preference Mechanism for Admission
Secondary school
30%
General Aptitude Test
30%
Achievement test
40%
Educational goals :
1- Expanding the scope of attention to historical studies to serve the country and the nation.
2- Contributing to the enrichment of human knowledge through specialized historical studies and serious scientific research.
3- Graduating qualified cadres to teach in public education schools.
4- Qualifying students for higher studies to continue their graduate studies.
5- Qualifying cadres capable of enriching the history of the country and the nation, and writing it down according to an authentic scientific methodology.
Learning outcomes :
The domain of knowledge and understanding:
- Demonstrates broad and deep political and civilizational historical knowledge.
- Describes the principles, concepts, and theories associated with history.
- Collects, organizes, and expresses historical evidence clearly and coherently.
- Explains research methodology and methods of investigation in the field of history.
Skill area:
- Analyzes political and cultural historical texts.
- Compares and contrasts historical events through possible comparisons.
- Connects cause and effect in historical events.
- Utilizes historical research tools and methods.
The area of values, autonomy and responsibility:
- Acts in accordance with Islamic values and beliefs in the work environment and towards his/her community and contributes effectively to the national context.
- Takes responsibility on an individual and group level, and is responsible for continuous self-learning.
- Participates in identifying issues and developing solutions and exercises leadership when needed.
Tracks :
- To obtain a bachelor's degree in history, you must complete 128 units of study divided into 8 levels of study and divided as follows:
- University Requirements (12 credit hours).
- College Requirements (Compulsory 22 credits - Elective 6 credits).
- Departmental Requirements (from within the department, mandatory 76 credits, optional 6 credits).
- Liberal Courses (6 credit hours). Credit hours required for graduation.
Career opportunities:
- Teaching in public education.
- Teaching in higher education.
- Work in the field of tourism and archaeology.
- Working in research centers