BS Sociology

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

4 Years

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

Open Distance Learning

Total Credits Hours Required

126

S. No.

Course Title

Category

Code

Credit Hours

1

Functional English

General

9382

3 (3+0)

2

Introduction to Sociology: Culture & Society

Major

9410

3 (3+0)

3

Public Relations

General (Social Sciences)

9263

3 (3+0)

4

Quantitative Reasoning

General

9424

3 (3+0)

5

Literature of Pakistani Languages

General (Arts & Humanities)

9006

3 (3+0)
 

Total Credit Hours

    

15 Credit Hours

S. No.

Course Title

Category

Code

Credit Hours

1

Expository Writing

General

9381

3 (3+0)

2

Basics of Environmental Sciences

Natural Sciences

9389

3 (2+1)

3

Anthropology

Major

9460

3 (3+0)

4

Application of Information and Communication Technologies

General

9384

3 (2+1)

5

Entrepreneurship

General

5026

3 (3+0)

6

Islamic Studies / Ethics

General

9401 / 5437

3 (3+0)
 

Total Credit Hours

    

18 Credit Hours

S. No.

Course Title

Category

Code

Credit Hours

1

Civics and Community Engagement

General

9385

3 (3+0)

2

Quantitative Reasoning II

General

9383

3 (3+0)

3

Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan

General

9378

3 (3+0)

4

Sociology of Gender

Major

9447

3 (3+0)

5

Population Studies

Major

9411

3 (3+0)

6

Human Rights

Major

9448

3 (3+0)

7

Pakistan Studies

General

9374

3 (3+0)
 

Total Credit Hours

    

21 Credit Hours

S. No.

Course Title

Category

Code

Credit Hours

1

Social Change and Social Institutions

Major

9444

3 (3+0)

2

Introduction to Criminology

Major

9459

3 (3+0)

3

Social Stratification

Major

9445

3 (3+0)

4

Sociology of Child Rights and Child Development

Major

9433

3 (3+0)

5

Conflict Resolution

Major

9446

3 (3+0)

6

Population and Development

Major

9612

3 (3+0)
 

Total Credit Hours

    

18 Credit Hours

S. No.

Course Title

Category

Code

Credit Hours

1

Development Studies

Major

9451

3 (3+0)

2

Social Psychology

Major

9449

3 (3+0)

3

Geography of Pakistan-I

IDC*

9351

3 (3+0)

4

Methods of Social Research

Major

9450

3 (3+0)

5

Sociological Theory-I

Major

9434

3 (3+0)

6

Fahm-e-Quran (Tajwid, Translation & Tafsir)

Non-Credit

9487

Non-Credit
 

Total Credit Hours

    

15 Credit Hours

S. No.

Course Title

Category

Code

Credit Hours

1

Sociology of Deviance

Major

9453

3 (3+0)

2

Sociology of Health

Major

9454

3 (3+0)

3

Sociological Theory-II

Major

9435

3 (3+0)

4

Urban Sociology

Major

9456

3 (3+0)

5

Soft Skills

Interdisciplinary (ID)

9201

3 (3+0)

6

Seerat-e-Tayyaba

Non-Credit

9488

Non-Credit
 

Total Credit Hours

    

15 Credit Hours

S. No.

Course Title

Category

Code

Credit Hours

1

Rural Sociology

Major

9458

3 (3+0)

2

Advanced Research Methods

Major

9455

3 (3+0)

3

Men and Masculinities

Major

9171

3 (3+0)

4

Mass Communication

Interdisciplinary (ID)

9386

3 (3+0)

5

Internship

Mandatory

9464

3 (0+3)
 

Total Credit Hours

    

15 Credit Hours

S. No.

Course Title

Category

Code

Credit Hours

1

Community Development

Major

9436

3 (3+0)

2

Introduction to Psychology

Interdisciplinary (ID)

8411

3 (3+0)

3

Introduction to Social Work

Major

9452

3 (3+0)

4

Capstone Project

Mandatory

9461

3 (0+3)

5

Introduction to Globalization

Major

9463

3 (3+0)
 

Total Credit Hours

    

15 Credit Hours

1

2

3

4

5

Semesters

08

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).

About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.