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Library and Information Science — study plan

Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) College of Basic Education

Credit hours
136
Levels
9
Courses
76
Degree
bachelor

The Library and Information Science study plan at Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 5 years (9 academic levels), requiring 136 credit hours across 76 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Compulsory General Culture 27 credits

Code Course Credits
01-102 Islamic Culture 3
02-101 Language Exercises 3
02-102 Readings and Styles 3
03-105 Arab Islamic Civilisation 3
03-115 Kuwait and Development 3
06-102 Scientific Culture 3
30-160 English Language 1 3
14-384 Research Methods 3
15-114 Introduction to Psychology 3

Elective General Culture 48 credits

Code Course Credits
03-101 Contemporary History of Kuwait Elective 3
03-112 Work Values and Loyalty Elective 3
05-108 General Concepts in Mathematics Elective 3
06-122 Health Culture Elective 3
06-199 Agricultural Activity Elective 3
07-104 Art and Life Elective 3
08-197 Physical and Sports Fitness Elective 3
10-101 Information Skills Elective 3
11-261 Family Culture Elective 3
13-153 Musical Culture Elective 3
15-151 Family Psychology Elective 3
20-103 Classroom Management Elective 3
24-158 Computer Applications Elective 3
30-264 English Language 2 Elective 3
01-121 The Inimitability of the Qur'an Elective 3
19-256 Educational Inclusion of Special Education Categories Elective 3

Compulsory Professional Preparation 21 credits

Code Course Credits
09-113 Introduction to Educational Technology 3
15-209 Learning and Its Theories 3
20-104 Foundations of Education 3
20-102 Development of Educational Thought 3
21-284 Curricula 3
21-304 General Teaching Methods 3
21-272 Specialisation Teaching Methods 3

Elective Professional Preparation 33 credits

Code Course Credits
20-164 Educational and Instructional Administration Elective 3
20-264 Contemporary Educational Trends Elective 3
20-265 Comparative Education Elective 3
14-105 Educational Approach to Gender Relations Elective 3
14-344 Development of Islamic Educational Thought Elective 3
14-366 Distance Education Elective 3
14-434 Adult Education and Literacy Elective 3
14-435 Continuing Education Elective 3
14-465 Educational Planning and Economics of Education Elective 3
15-251 Principles of Mental Health Elective 3
15-474 Psychological Foundations of Creativity Elective 3

Compulsory Specialisation Courses 24 credits

Code Course Credits
ك ع 112 Introduction to Information and Library Science 3
ك ع 122 Information Sources 3
ك ع 232 Collection Building and Development 3
ك ع 236 Information Organisation (1) 3
ك ع 334 Information Organisation (2) 3
ك ع 340 Management of Information and Library Institutions 3
ك ع 344 Information Services 3
ك ع 345 Introduction to Computers in Libraries 3

Elective Specialisation Courses 21 credits

Code Course Credits
ك ع 323 Information Sources (Humanities and Social Sciences) Elective 3
ك ع 228 Information Sources (Science and Technology) Elective 3
ك ع 223 Information Sources in Arab Heritage Elective 3
ك ع 337 Indexing and Abstracting Elective 3
ك ع 348 Information Ethics Elective 3
ك ع 357 Archives Management Elective 3
ك ع 339 Subject Headings and Thesaurus Construction Elective 3

Elective Specialisation Courses 21 credits

Code Course Credits
ك ع 203 Readings in Library Science (in English) Elective 3
ك ع 361 Special Libraries (School, Public, Children) Elective 3
ك ع 362 Special Libraries (Academic, Specialised, National) Elective 3
ك ع 362 Children's and Young Adult Literature Elective 3
ك ع 423 Communication Skills Elective 3
ك ع 350 Information Marketing and Public Relations Elective 3
ك ع 428 Knowledge Management Elective 3

Elective Specialisation Courses 24 credits

Code Course Credits
ك ع 442 Computer Database Systems Management Elective 3
ك ع 448 Information Networks Elective 3
ك ع 444 Information Retrieval Systems Elective 3
ك ع 449 Electronic Publishing Elective 3
ك ع 447 Electronic Information Media Elective 3
ك ع 450 Description and Cataloguing of Electronic Resources (Metadata) Elective 3
ك ع 455 Digital Library Elective 3
ك ع 460 Website Creation and Design Elective 3

Field Training Courses 10 credits

Code Course Credits
ك ع 452 Field Training (1) 3
ك ع 453 Field Training (2) 4
ك ع 454 Research Seminar in Information and Libraries 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 Library and Information Science

How many credit hours is Library and Information Science at Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET)?

Library and Information Science at Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) requires completing 136 credit hours to graduate, spread across 76 courses.

How many years is Library and Information Science at Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET)?

The study plan for Library and Information Science spans about 5 years (9 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Library and Information Science award?

Library and Information Science at Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 136 credit hours.

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