Department of Sociology

Overview:

The Department of Sociology is one of the best places of learning, having highly qualified faculty members. The Department of Sociology provides opportunities of internships to its students during their study which helps them to grow professionally. The Department of Sociology is not only focusing on learning within classrooms but also instilling critical thinking in students through workshops, seminars, discussion forums and conferences. We prepare students in the academic careers in the field of teaching, social services, hospitals, social welfare department, education, research, criminal justice and policy analysis.

Vision:

Our vision is to facilitate women on their path to becoming informed, well-rounded, and effective members of our society by providing them with a rigorous curriculum where they can see themselves and their future life trajectories represented

Mission:

The Sociology Department is a diverse, student-centered learning community engaged in a broad and actionable education, applicable to a variety of career paths, that includes research, writing, and critical thinking skills. We offer students a rigorous training to critically examine the social world, including groups, institutions, cultures, and interactions.

HoD Message:

I welcome you in the Department of Sociology, Rawalpindi Women University. In the Department of Sociology, we make sure to maintain quality of teaching and deliver quality education in the field of sociology to our students. Like quality teaching, our focus is discovery and innovative research which plays a vital role in the eradication of key social problems in society.  I am delighted to welcome you in the Department of Sociology for quality education, exploring cutting edge research and rich academic learning opportunities.

Dr. Raza Ullah

Head of the Department of Sociology


Program Offered:

Program Name: BS Sociology

Eligibility Criteria: Intermediate or equivalent level with passing marks

Courses offered:        

SemesterCourse CodeCourse TitleCredit Hours
FirstENG 110Functional English3
ISL -101/
ETH-101
Islamic Studies /
Ethics
2
MTH-110Quantitative Reasoning-I3
BFA-124History of ancient civilization (Arts & Humanities)3
POL 121Introduction to Political Science-I3
SOC 121Fundamentals of Sociology3
QTS-101/
ETH-102
Quranic Translation Studies -I/
Ehics-I
1
Total18
SecondENG 111Expository English3
PAK-103Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan2
STA-112Quantitative Reasoning-II3
SOW-101Introduction to Social Work (Social Sciences)3
PSY-101General Psychology3
SOC 122Pakistani Society and Culture3
Total17
ThirdCS-107Application of Information and Communication Technologies2
CS-107LApplication of Information and Communication Technologies (Lab)1
MGT-303Entrepreneurship3
CCE-497Civics and Community Engagement2
ZOO-123Cell Biology (Natural Sciences)2
ZOO-123LCell Biology (Lab) (Natural Sciences)1
MCM-121Introduction Mass Communication3
QTS-201/
ETH-201
Quranic Translation Studies -II/
Ehics-II
1
SOC 202Introduction to Social Research3
Total18
FourthMGT-104Introduction to Management3
SOC 205Fundamentals of Social Psychology3
SOC 302Gender studies3
SOC 303Social Anthropology 3
SOC 312Community Development3
Total15
FifthSOC 320Qualitative and Quantitative Research Methodology3
SOC 313Rural Sociology3
SOC 315Sociology of Health3
SOC 318Sociology of Development3
SOC 319Classical Sociological Theories3
QTS-301/
ETH-301
Quranic Translation Studies -III/
Ehics-III
1
Total16
SixthSOC 316Introduction to Social Change3
SOC 314Urban Sociology3
SOC 317Introduction to Population Studies3
SOC 322Contemporary Sociological Theories3
SOC-321Sociology of Environment3
Total15
SeventhINT-499Internship3
SOC 426Industrial Sociology3
SOC 402Sociology of Education3
SOC 404Political Sociology3
SOC 406Sociology of Globalization3
QTS-401/
ETH-401
Quranic Translation Studies-IV/
Ethics-IV
1
Total16
EighthCP-499Capstone Project6
SOC-405Sociology of Religion3
SOC 423Sociology of Media3
SOC 421Sociology of Peace and Conflict3
SOC 432Introduction to Criminology3
Total18
Total Credit Hours: 133

Contact

Address/Location:  Office/Room #, 61 Block Name

Phone No: N/A

Email: raza.ullah@f.rwu.edu.pk


Dr. Raza Ullah (HEC Approved Supervisor)

Designation: Assistant Professor (Incharge)
Department: Department of Sociology
PhD-Sociology (International Islamic University cum the University of Sydney Australia)
Research Areas: Sociology of Education, Gender Inequalities in education, Qualitative
Research Methods.
Email ID: raza.ullah@f.rwu.edu.pk
Office Number: N/A
EXT: N/A


Dr. Aisha Bhatti

Designation: Assistant Professor
Department: Department of Sociology
Email ID: absoc@f.rwu.edu.pk
Office Number: N/A
EXT: N/A