Description
The PhD in Sociology program prepares graduates for careers as academic sociologists. Graduates are fully prepared to do research in sociology, publish articles or books, and present their material in professional settings. The curriculum is focused on the importance of combining a holistic understanding of the discipline with its research methods and critical debates. The program is divided into three stages: Completing the preparatory stage requirements by studying seven disciplines during two semesters, then passing the comprehensive exam. The final stage is the completion of a doctoral thesis on an original social issue related to the issues of Libyan society
Objectives
First: Contributing to scientific knowledge
Second: Preparing specialists to teach in the field of higher education.
Third: Preparing and qualifying researchers in social fields.
Fourth: Preparing and qualifying experts to work in social institutions and international cooperation.
Fifth: Proposing national initiatives and presenting it through critical and creative thinking.
Sixth: breaking the monopoly of knowledge in the field of social studies by encouraging the movement of translation and authorship
Seventh: Contributing to the development of scientific research and creating an indispensable research base on the progress of the Libyan societyOutcomes
Conducting original research that shares scientific knowledge
The ability to present results and recommendations to address social phenomena and deal with social problems
Ability to use scientific and technical software for data analyses
The ability to collect data, analysis and classification methods in a highly professional manner
The ability to transfer scientific knowledge to others, and contribute to the dissemination of societal knowledge
Certificate Rewarded
Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Sociology
Entry Reuirements
Obtaining a Master's degree in Sociology.
Employer approval for full-time or part-time study workers.
Submit an original copy of the transcript and the contents of all the courses that the applicant studied at the undergraduate and master’s levels.
Students are accepted according to the priority of their estimates in the first university degree.
Study Plan
The PhD in Sociology prepares students to qualify for PhD in Sociology. The student studies several subjects which have been carefully chosen in this major to cover its different aspects.
It comprises 2 Semesters of study, in which the student will study a total of 24 units, which include 0 units of general subjects, and 24 major units
Study plan for this program is shown below:
1st Semester
Code | Title | Credits | Course Type | Prerequisite |
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601 د. ع. ج | 03 | Compulsory | + |
602 د. ع. ج | 03 | Compulsory | + |
603 د. ع. ج | 03 | Compulsory | + |
609 د. ع. ج | 03 | Elective | + |
610 د. ع. ج | 03 | Elective | + |
2nd Semester
Code | Title | Credits | Course Type | Prerequisite |
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604 د. ع. ج | 03 | Compulsory | + |
605 د. ع. ج | 03 | Compulsory | 601 د. ع. ج | + |
606 د. ع. ج | 03 | Compulsory | + |
607 د. ع. ج | 03 | Elective | + |
608 د. ع. ج | 03 | Elective | + |