Department of Sociology

Academic Programs

Bachelor of Sociology

The Department of Sociology was established in 1970 as one of the first departments at the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Given the nature of the field of study the Department is concerned with, such issues as social structures and phenomena, development, and social change are approached from a sociological perspective. Among the goals of the Department is preparing research scholars with knowledge and research methodologies and skills necessary for analysis of social phenomena and conducting field research. To this end, undergraduate and postgraduate learning programs have been professionally designed to offer high-quality education in the field of sociology. Our learning programs also enable students to employ quantitative and qualitative research methods to produce and extend sociological knowledge and contribute to efforts aimed at addressing societal issues and decision-making. Prospective graduates will thus stand a great chance of landing jobs in relevant government institutions, research centers, domestic and international organizations, and development and consulting agencies.

Vision

We aspire to hold a prestigious standing in Yemen and across the Arab World so as to be a leading center that can attract students interested in acquiring knowledge of high quality in the field of sociology and that can help satisfy the needs of community institutions.

Mission

We seek to excel in offering educational, research, and consulting services in the field of sociology that can help meet the needs of the community and the labor market. To this end, we strive to prepare specialized cadres and enable students to acquire and utilize sociological knowledge as well as research methodologies and skills to contribute to community development and services through conducting research studies and offering consultations to the diverse community agencies. We can thus help promote and upgrade education in such a way that helps keep pace with knowledge developments in the field of sociology and its diverse disciplines.

Aims

1. To prepare scholars with expertise in the field of sociology and capable of meeting the needs of the domestic labor market.
2. To equip graduates with research skills necessary for conducting sociological studies across the relevant institutions in the Republic of Yemen and the Arab region.
3. To actively participate in community-serving activities so as to establish a strong bond between the Department as an academic institution and the Yemeni society in general and the communities of the Sana’a City in particular.
4. To train students in volunteer social work so as to cultivate their sense of belonging, participation and equality.
5. To offer postgraduate programs (diplomas, master’s degree, doctorate degree) that can prepare cadres capable of taking up teaching posts at the Department or other high-profile positions in agencies concerned with social work.
6. To offer specialized consulting services to help carry out sociological investigations and future research that can contribute to social planning, community development, and social crisis management.
7. To prepare qualified graduates capable of positive involvement in community development and leadership, local governance practice, and empathy with community problems.

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Master of Sociology

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PhD Sociology

Faculty Members

Assistant Professor

Hana Ibrahim Mohammed Hassan Al-Mutawakel

Crisis Management

Sociology

Sana'a University