DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, IIU
COURSE WORK BS (4 YEARS)
4 Years BS (Hons) in Sociology
(Scheme of Studies)
The Department of Sociology, International Islamic University (IIU), Islamabad
will not confine the studies at the BS level only to the formal class room work
but will also engage the students in research under the supervision of
supervisor. The intensive academic and practical training would enable them to
enter various careers both in public and private organizations operating in the
areas of Social Welfare, Community Organization, Rural Development, Research
and Academic Institutions.
The semester and year-wise break-up of the course work and details contents of
the courses are given in the forth coming sections.
SEMESTER-WISE & YEARWISE COURSE WORK
YEAR - 1
First Semester
Sr. No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Course Code
SOC-401
SOC-402
Total
Courses
Sociology-I
Anthropology
English-1(Functional English)
Arabic Language-I
Introduction to Computer Science
General Courses
 Introduction to Psychology/
 Value and Structure of Family in
Islam
Six
Credit Hours
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
18
Second Semester
Sr. No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Course Code
SOC-403
SOC-404
Courses
Sociology - II
Arabic Language -II
Social Work
English -II ( Communication and
Presentation Skill)
Basic Mathematics
Credit Hours
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
3(2-1)
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
1
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, IIU
6.
COURSE WORK BS (4 YEARS)
Optional Subject:

Mass Communication

Education
Six
Total
3(3-0)
18
YEAR – 2
Third Semester
Sr. No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Course Code
SOC-405
SOC-406
Total
Sr. No
Courses
Rural Sociology
Sociology of Education
English-III (
Introduction to Law
Pakistani Cultural & Society
General Courses:
 Introduction to Economics/
 International Relation
Six
Fourth Semester
Courses
Course Code
1.
2.
SOC-407
SOC-408
3.
SOC-409
4.
5.
6.
Total
Credit Hours
Social Psychology
Research Methods in Social
Sciences
Sociology of Law and Human
Rights
Basic and Academic Writing
(Writing of Technical Reports and
Scientific Articles)
Globalization
General Courses:

Islamic Civilization /

Islamic History
Six
3(2-1)
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
18
Credit Hours
3(3-0)
3(2-1)
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
18
YEAR - 3
Fifth Semester
Sr. No
1.
2.
3.
Course Code
SOC-410
SOC-411
SOC-412
Courses
Sociology of Politics
Rural Development
Sociology of Health
Credit Hours
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
2
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, IIU
4.
5.
SOC-413
SOC-414
SOC-415
Total
COURSE WORK BS (4 YEARS)
Sociology of Gender Issues
Elective:
 Human Resource Development
 Gerontology and Aging
Five
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
15
Sixth Semester
Sr. No
Course Code
1
2
3
4
5
SOC-416
SOC-417
SOC-418
SOC-419
SOC-420
SOC-421
Total
Courses
Social Statistics
Population Dynamics
Community Development
Sociology of Religion
Elective Courses:
 Urban Sociology and Human
Ecology /
 NGO Management
Five
Credit Hours
3(3-0)
4 (3-1)
3(2-1)
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
16
YEAR – 4
Seventh Semester
Sr. No
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Course Code
SOC-422
SOC-423
SOC-424
SOC-425
SOC-426
Total
Courses
World History and Civilization
Introduction to Political Science
Advanced Research Methods
Social Change and Development
Sociological Theories
Optional
 Industrial Sociology /
 Criminology
Six
Credit Hours
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
3(2-1)
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
3(3-0)
18
Note: SOC- 427 Internship (Three Credit Hours)
Each student must do eight weeks internship in any summer between the end of 4th semester
and the start of 8th semester
Eighth Semester
3
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY, IIU
COURSE WORK BS (4 YEARS)
Sr. No
Course Code
Courses
Credit Hours
1.
2.
Total
SOC-428
SOC-429
Seminar
Thesis
Two
3(3-0)
6(6-0)
09
Total Courses: 42
Total Credit Hours: 127+3 (133)
4