Major Sociology / Minor Psychology
To contribute to the development of a generation of students specialized in sociology and psychology, equipped with expertise, competence, and specialization in social and psychological issues and phenomena, in order to help build a modern Palestinian and Arab society that combines authenticity with openness and is capable of facing the major and diverse challenges it encounters. The program also aims to enhance students' competencies and their ability to critically engage with emerging developments in the fields of sociology and psychology, while promoting their scientific, research, professional, and personal growth.
- To contribute to the development of Palestinian society through sociological and psychological research conducted by faculty members and students.
- To prepare a generation of students capable of effectively contributing to the development of their communities in light of the complex challenges facing Palestinian and Arab societies.
- To train students to differentiate between scientific and other types of knowledge and to apply scientific research methods to study and propose solutions to social and psychological issues.
- To enhance critical thinking, nurture sociological and psychological imagination, and strengthen students’ confidence, identity, and sense of belonging to their community, national cause and humanity.
Knowledge and Understanding:
- Understanding key concepts and theories in sociology and psychology.
- Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods and social statistics.
- Linking sociological and psychological knowledge to the Palestinian, Arab, and global social reality.
Intellectual/Cognitive Skills:
- Development of critical sociological and psychological thinking.
- Enhancement of research and academic writing skills.
- Ability to connect social, psychological, economic, and political phenomena.
Subject-Specific and Practical Skills:
- Critical analysis of Palestinian society through sociological and psychological lenses.
- Development of sociological imagination (connecting personal and tangible issues to societal structures).
- Use of electronic databases and library resources.
General and Transferable Skills:
- Linking theoretical approaches with research practice.
- Academic writing in social sciences.
- Evidence-based argumentation and debate skills.
- Research centers / research assistant roles
- Social development institutions
- Social intervention organizations
- Public relations
- Social policy institutions
- Non-governmental sector
Study Plan consists of 120 credit hours distributed as follows:
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Requirements |
Credit hours |
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University Requirements |
19-20 |
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Faculty Requirements |
21 |
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Major Requirements |
42 |
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Minor Requirements |
21 |
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Free Courses |
16-17 |
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Total |
120 |
Major Sociology Requirement
Student must successfully complete a minimum of 42 credit hours of courses in Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work distributed as follows:
- Compulsary courses (33 credit hours):
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Prerequisite(s) |
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Critical Readings in Sociological Texts |
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Classical Sociological Theory |
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Palestinian Society |
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Methods of Qualitative Research |
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Sociology Of Organizations |
Third year level in specialization |
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Contemporary Sociological Theories |
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Principles Of Social Statistics |
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Methods Of Field Research |
SOCI231, third year level in specialization |
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Practical Training In Sociology |
SOCI341, Department Approval |
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Seminar in Sociology |
Forth year level in specialization or approval of the Sociology Program |
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Introduction to Anthropology |
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- Elective course (9 credit courses) from courses offered by the Department, (Divided into two groups):
Group 1: 3 Credit Hours from the following courses:
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Course No |
Course Name |
Prerequisites |
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Sociology of Colonialism |
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Sociology Everyday Life |
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Environment Sociology |
3rd year level |
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Sociology of education |
3rd year level |
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Sociology of crime |
3rd year level |
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Sociology of health and medicine |
3rd year level |
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Sociology of law |
3rd year level |
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Sociology of communication |
3rd year level |
Group 2: (6 credit hours) from sociology, anthropology and social work courses.
Minor Psychology
Program Requirements
Student must successfully complete a minimum of 21 credit hours:
- Compulsary courses (12 credit hours)
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Prerequisite(s) |
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History and Systems of Psychology |
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Developmental Psychology |
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Mental Health |
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Social Psychology |
b. Elective courses (3 credit hours) from
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Course No. |
Course Title |
Prerequisite(s) |
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Psychology Of Personality |
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Community Psychology |
c. (6 credit hours) from the following:
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Course Number |
Course Name |
Prerequisite(s) |
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Psychology of Individuals with Special Needs |
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Introduction to Cognitive Psychology |
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Psychology of Learning |
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Psychology of Perception |
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Psychophysiology |
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Research Methods in Psychology |
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Vocational Counseling |
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General Methods in Psychological Services |
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Experimental Psychology |
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Psychology of Individual Differences |
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Counseling Psychology |
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Psychology of the Aged |
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Special topic |
Department approval |
- A minimum grade of 70% in course SOCI131
- Department approval based on capacity
