Program Overview
The BS Sociology program offers comprehensive study of social structures, relationships, and community development.
Program Highlights
Social Research
Qualitative and quantitative research methods.
Community Development
Community engagement and development strategies.
Policy Analysis
Social policy analysis and evaluation.
Program Information
Program Code
BSSOC
Duration
4.0 Years
Semesters
8
Credit Hours
134
Established
2025
Department:
Department of Archaeology and Heritage Studies
Curriculum Structure
Semester-wise Course Breakdown
Semester I
Total Credits: 17
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC101 | Fundamentals of Sociology | 3.0 | Major |
| ISL101 | Islamic Studies | 2.0 | General Education |
| MATH101 | Quantitative Reasoning I | 3.0 | General Education |
| SCI101 | Everyday Science Lab | 3.0 | General Education |
| ENG101 | Functional English | 3.0 | General Education |
| URD101 | Urdu Literature | 2.0 | General Education |
| QURAN101 | Fehm-e-Quran I Lab | 1.0 | General Education |
Semester II
Total Credits: 19
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC102 | Philosophical Foundations of Social Thought | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC103 | Sociology of Family & Marriage | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC104 | Sociology of Gender | 3.0 | Major |
| MATH102 | Quantitative Reasoning II | 3.0 | General Education |
| ENG102 | Expository Writing | 3.0 | General Education |
| PAK102 | Pakistan Studies | 3.0 | General Education |
| QURAN102 | Fehm-e-Quran II Lab | 1.0 | General Education |
Semester III
Total Credits: 17
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC205 | Classical Sociological Theories | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC206 | Basics of Social Research | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC207 | Rural Sociology | 3.0 | Major |
| POL203 | Ideology & Constitution of Pakistan | 2.0 | General Education |
| CS203 | Applications of ICT Lab | 3.0 | General Education |
| PSY203 | Introduction to Psychology | 3.0 | Interdisciplinary |
Semester IV
Total Credits: 15
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC308 | Contemporary Sociological Theories | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC309 | Urban Sociology | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC310 | Sociology of Development | 3.0 | Major |
| ANT204 | Introduction to Anthropology | 2.0 | General Education |
| CIV204 | Civics & Community Engagement | 2.0 | General Education |
| ENT204 | Entrepreneurship | 2.0 | General Education |
Semester V
Total Credits: 18
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC411 | Sociology of Deviance & Crime | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC412 | Sociology of Human Rights | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC413 | Sociology of Media | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC414 | Sociology of Social Stratification | 3.0 | Major |
| ECO205 | Introduction to Economics | 3.0 | Interdisciplinary |
| INT405 | Internship | 3.0 | Internship |
Semester VI
Total Credits: 18
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC515 | Social Research Methods & Data Analysis | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC516 | Sociology of Health | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC517 | Environmental Sociology | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC518 | Introduction to Global Social Change | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC519 | Colonialism and Post-colonialism | 3.0 | Major |
| GEO206 | Introduction to Geography | 3.0 | Interdisciplinary |
Semester VII
Total Credits: 15
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC620 | Sociology of Culture | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC621 | Sociology of Globalization | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC622 | Power, Wealth and Inequality in a Global Age | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC623 | Social Psychology | 3.0 | Major |
| SUST607 | Sustainable Development | 3.0 | Interdisciplinary |
Semester VIII
Total Credits: 15
| Code | Course Title | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOC724 | Digital Sociology | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC725 | Decolonizing Sociological Thoughts | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC726 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3.0 | Major |
| SOC727 | Islamic Sociology | 3.0 | Major |
| CAP708 | Capstone Project | 3.0 | Capstone |
Career Paths
Social Researcher
Conduct research on social issues
Community Developer
Work with communities on development
Policy Analyst
Analyze social policies
Social Worker
Help individuals and communities
Urban Planner
Plan and develop communities
Educator
Teach sociology
Have Questions About This Program?
Contact our program coordinator for personalized guidance
Adnan Ahmed Khan
Lecturer & Head of Department