MSc Sociology
Program Structure
MSc Sociology is a concise structure of course that aimed exploring, disseminating and applying the novel sociological knowledge.
Duration
2 Years
Eligibility Criteria
The admission of students are subject to the Policy of the Admission Committee of The University of Okara.
Scheme of Studies
Semester-1
| Course Code | Category | Course Title | Cr.Hrs. | Prerequisites |
| SOC-501 | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | Principles of Sociology | 3-0 | |
| SOC-502 | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | Sociological Theories | 3-0 | |
| SOC-503 | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | Research Methods in Social Sciences | 3-0 | |
| SOC-504 | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | Social Statistics | 3-0 | |
| SOC-505 | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | NGO Management | 3-0 | |
| SOC-506 | M.Sc. Sociology Optional | Environmental Sociology | 3-0 | |
| SOC-507 | M.Sc. Sociology Optional | Urban Sociology and Human Ecology | 3-0 | |
| SOC-508 | M.Sc. Sociology Optional | Sociology of Education | 3-0 |
Semester-2
| Course Code | Category | Course Title | Cr.Hrs. | Prerequisites |
| Soc-509 | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | Social Psychology | 3-0 | |
| Soc-510 | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | Population Dynamics | 3-0 | |
| Soc-511 | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | Cultural Anthropology | 3-0 | |
| SOC-512 | M.Sc. Sociology Optional | Project Planing and Management | 3-0 | |
| SOC-513 | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | Gender Issues in Sociology | 3-0 | |
| SOC-514 | M.Sc. Sociology Optional | Gerontology | 3-0 | |
| SOC-515 | M.Sc. Sociology Optional | Sociology of Health | 3-0 | |
| SOC-516 | M.Sc. Sociology Optional | Sociology of Social Work | 3-0 | |
| SOC-517 | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | Sociology of Development | 3-0 |
Semester-3
| Course Code | Category | Course Title | Cr.Hrs. | Prerequisites |
| SOC-518 | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management | 3-0 | |
| SOC-519 | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | Sociology of Law and Human Rights | 3-0 | |
| SOC-520 | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | Social Change | 3-0 | |
| SOC-521 | M.Sc. Sociology Optional | Social Problems of Pakistan | 3-0 | |
| SOC-522 | M.Sc. Sociology Optional | Community Development | 3-0 | |
| SOC-523 | M.Sc. Sociology Optional | Criminology | 3-0 | |
| SOC-524 | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | Term Paper | 3-0 |
Semester-4
| Course Code | Category | Course Title | Cr.Hrs. | Prerequisites |
| SOC-525 | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | Writing of Technical Reports and Scientific Articles | 3-0 | |
| SOC | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | Seminar | 3-0 | |
| SOC | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | Internship | 3-0 | |
| SOC-526 | M.Sc. Sociology Fundamental | Thesis | 3-0 |
Degree Completion Requirements
1. The student has to secure at least 15 marks in the mid term examination and 25 marks in the final term examination of each semester. 2. The student has to complete his/her internship within the given period of time successfully. 3. The student has to complete and defend his thesis within given period of time.