VU
Virtual University of Pakistan
Department of Sociology

Bachelor of Science in Sociology

Introduction

Objectives

Eligibility Criteria

Assessment Criteria

Award of Degree

Project / Internship / Practicals

Scheme of Study

Total Credit Hours 66
Total Semesters 5
Duration 2.5 years


BS-Lateral (Sociology)
Bridging Semester
Course Code Title Category Sub Category Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology Major Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC302 Sociological Theories Major Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC403 Gender Studies Major Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC602 Sociology of Education Major Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC604 Community Development Major Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC605 Population Dynamics Major Bridging Semester 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
VU001 Introduction to e-Learning General Education Bridging Semester 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 1
Course Code Title Category Sub Category Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
MGT502 Organizational Behaviour Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC402 Sociological Perspectives Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC509 Quantitative Research Methodology Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC606 Rural Sociology Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT111 Introduction to Public Administration Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MGT522 Introduction to Public Policy Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 2
Course Code Title Category Sub Category Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
SOC607 Urban Sociology Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC608 Sociology of Health Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC609 Qualitative Research Methods Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC612 Political Sociology Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC613 Social Change and Transformation Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM101 Introduction to Mass Communication Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM301 Communication skills Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
MCM401 Fundamentals of Public Relations Interdisciplinary Elective 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 3
Course Code Title Category Sub Category Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
PSY515 Cross Cultural Psychology Interdisciplinary Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC611 Criminology Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC614 Sociology of Religion Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC615 Environmental Sociology Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC616 Sociology of Globalization Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOCI619 Internship Report-Sociology Major Field Experience / Internship Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 
Semester No. 4
Course Code Title Category Sub Category Type Pre Requisite Credit Hours Specialization
EDU403 Art, Crafts and Calligraphy Interdisciplinary Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC499 Capstone Project Major Capstone Project Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC601 Social Policy and Governance Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC610 Electronic Media & Virtual Community Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
SOC617 Social Entrepreneurship Major Required 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)
 


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