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Bachelor of Sociology and Social Work
Description:
The department was established under the name (Sociology) in : 1402-1403 AH in response to the needs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of qualified scientific competencies in order to contribute to the process of comprehensive development in various social fields in society. However, after the issuance of the Royal Decree No. 7/B/2242 dated 10/5/1424 AH to merge the two branches of Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University and King Saud University in Qassim under the shadow of one university, Qassim University, the name of the department was amended to (Sociology and Social Service) and the department was limited to offering graduate programs with the suspension of the undergraduate program until 1440 H. The efforts of the department resulted in the resumption of the program again, where admission was opened in the program with two tracks, namely : Social Service and Sociology in the male and female sections in the academic year 1441 A.H. In a manner consistent with the vision and mission of the college and university and meets the growing demand for the department's graduates of social workers and social researchers in all relevant sectors and institutions of society.
Eligible Applicants
Male and female students
Method of study
Courses
Degree
Bachelor
School level
University study
Place of study (Male Students)
Buraidah - Qassim Region - University City
Place of study (female students)
Housing College Branch Buraydah
Required specialization
High school
Years of study
4
Study period
Morning
Number of Credit Hours
133
Credits required for graduation
133
Tuition fees
free
Preference Mechanism for Admission
Secondary school
30
General Aptitude Test
30
Achievement test
40
Educational goals :
1. Provide students with the scientific foundations of scientific research in the field of social sciences.
2. Studying and analyzing social phenomena, issues and issues.
3. To familiarize students with the social issues prevailing in human societies in general and Saudi society in particular, to identify their dimensions, prevalence, effects, and how to deal with them scientifically.
4. Providing students with the scientific foundations for working with social groups, different types of societies, and the skills of dealing with them.
5. Contribute to the enrichment of human knowledge in the social sciences.
6. Qualifying distinguished and specialized cadres in sociology and social work.
7. Serious research to reach innovative scientific and applied additions and uncover new facts.
Learning outcomes :
Sociology track
Social Work Track
Knowledge of social and economic theories related to human life
Interpreting social phenomena and individual issues.
Understand the mission and philosophy of social work, and its ability to bring about changes in society
Designing professional intervention plans to treat and address individual issues.
Utilize social work practice skills according to professional work levels.
Intervene effectively with different levels of society
Program message:
Providing educational and research services in social work and sociology in an environment that stimulates creativity, contributes to meeting the needs of the labor market, promotes partnership and community service, and achieves sustainable development.
Tracks :
Sociology track
Familiarize himself with community issues and how to contribute to providing appropriate solutions to them.
Understands theories of social change and their impact on society.
Social Work Track
Knowledge of social and economic theories related to human life
Interpreting social phenomena and individual issues. Contributing to the treatment and reduction of social issues
Career opportunities:
Social worker
Social researcher
in the following areas:
Health field Family and Childhood field Education field
Youth Care and Development Specialists
The field of volunteerism and relief work The field of intellectual security
Social Security Specialists
Social development field Guidance and counseling
Social Worker Jobs
Judiciary and Human Rights Labor Investigator Jobs
Social Worker Jobs
The field of intellectual and social security The functions of incubators
Social Worker Jobs
Career Guidance Housing Supervisor Jobs
Social Development Specialist
Care for juvenile delinquents and prisoners Care for the disabled