Department of
Sociology
Undergraduate Program
BS
Program description
Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies, and how people interact within these contexts. Since all human behavior is social, the subject matter of sociology ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob; from organized crime to religious cults; from the divisions of race, gender and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture; and from the sociology of work to the sociology of sports. In fact, few fields have such broad scope and relevance for research, theory, and application of knowledge.
Sociology provides many distinctive perspectives on the world, generating new ideas and critiquing the old. The field also offers a range of research techniques that can be applied to virtually any aspect of social life: street crime and delinquency, corporate downsizing, how people express emotions, welfare or education reform, how families differ and flourish, or problems of peace and war. Because sociology addresses the most challenging issues of our time, it is a rapidly expanding field whose potential is increasingly tapped by those who craft policies and create programs. Sociologists understand social inequality, patterns of behavior, forces for social change and resistance, and how social systems work. As the following pages convey, sociology is an exciting discipline with expanding opportunities for a wide range of career paths
Mission
To promote the intellectual development of our students and faculty in a vibrant academic environment where classical and modern sociological theory is harmonized with methodological and theoretical knowledge derived from cognate disciplines like social anthropology and psychology, and contribute to the development of knowledge and skills of undergraduate and graduate students.
Vision
To be a focal point in a critical intellectual tradition in sociology and related disciplines.
Goals
- To develop a sociological imagination and a broad outlook as an essential pre-requisite to study and understand society and culture in both the local and global contexts.
- To not be restricted to Sociology but also to adopt social anthropological and psychological perspectives crucial for a broader and deeper understanding of social and cultural phenomena.
- To be linked to systems of knowledge and events transcending national borders, not limited to the social and cultural diversity and dynamics of Sri Lankan society.
- To provide methodological and theoretical insights to enable students to analyze society and its dynamics.
- To introduce students to both classical sociological theory, in addition to more recent developments in social theory along with current debates and research in different parts of the world.
Scope
The graduates of Sociology are actively involved in Development activities such as, Social Mobilization, Rural Development, Population Planning, Rural Health Schemes, and Community Development. The training imparted in the Department enable the students to contribute effectively in the development of the country. Moreover, Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) and Federal Public Service commission (FPSC) periodically invites applications from the graduates for the positions of Social Welfare Officers, Nutrition Supervisors as well as Lecturers for appointments across the country.
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