Sociology — study plan
University of Sharjah College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
- Credit hours
- 123
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 41
- Degree
- bachelor
The Sociology study plan at University of Sharjah is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 123 credit hours across 41 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Semester 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0104100 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| 0201102 | Arabic Language | 3 |
| 0202111 | Basic English | 3 |
| 0204101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 0201203 | Art of Writing and Expression in Arabic | 3 |
Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0204102 | UAE Society | 3 |
| 1501101 | Introduction to IT (Arabic) | 3 |
| 0204151 | Sociological Theories (1) | 3 |
| 0202113 | English for Humanities | 3 |
| 0206103 | Principles of Psychology (University Elective) Elective | 3 |
Semester 3 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0302200 | Fundamentals of Innovation & Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| 0204152 | Sociological Theories (2) | 3 |
| 0204240 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| 0203103 | Islamic History | 3 |
| 1440265 | Statistics for Sociology | 3 |
Semester 4 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0204202 | Sociological Texts in English | 3 |
| 0204241 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| 0204291 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| 0203114 | History of the Islamic City | 3 |
| 1502233 | Artificial Intelligence (University Elective) Elective | 3 |
Semester 5 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0204222 | Social and Culture Change | 3 |
| 0204242 | Collective Behavior | 3 |
| 0204305 | Sociology of Work | 3 |
| 0800100 | Introduction to Communication (A) | 3 |
| 0204111 | Arab Society | 3 |
Semester 6 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0204331 | Social Problems | 3 |
| 0204334 | Social Control | 3 |
| 0204393 | Design of Social Research and Applications | 3 |
| 0204223 | Urban Sociology (Major Elective) Elective | 3 |
| 0202130 | French Language (Free Elective) Elective | 3 |
Semester 7 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0204412 | Social Organizations | 3 |
| 0204461 | Introduction to Demography | 3 |
| 0204183 | Popular Culture (Major Elective) Elective | 3 |
| 0204374 | Sociology and the Family (Major Elective) Elective | 3 |
| 0204372 | Women and Development (Major Elective) Elective | 3 |
Semester 8 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| 0204414 | Fieldwork Training | 3 |
| 0204493 | Applied Sociology | 3 |
| 0204494 | Research Project | 3 |
| 0204462 | Immigration and Population (Major Elective) Elective | 3 |
| 0204244 | Introduction to Social Care (Major Elective) Elective | 3 |
| 0202227 | Critical Reading and Writing (Free Elective) Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Sociology
How many credit hours is Sociology at University of Sharjah?
Sociology at University of Sharjah requires completing 123 credit hours to graduate, spread across 41 courses.
How many years is Sociology at University of Sharjah?
The study plan for Sociology spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Sociology award?
Sociology at University of Sharjah awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 123 credit hours.
Is Sociology offered at other universities?
Yes, Sociology is offered at at least 7 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.