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Department of Social Sciences<br />
categories of psychological disorders.<br />
3. Become aware of how to transfer and<br />
apply knowledge and research findings to<br />
the <strong>Lebanese</strong> context.<br />
CURRICULUM (18 CREDITS)<br />
Core Courses (6 credits)<br />
PSY 201 Introduction to Psychology<br />
and<br />
PSY 202<br />
or<br />
PSY 234<br />
Child Psychology<br />
Development across the Life Span<br />
Electives (12 credits)<br />
From listed courses under the areas of<br />
Developmental, Brain and Learning, Social /<br />
organizational, and Applied.<br />
3. Develop the ability to communicate<br />
effectively.<br />
4. Lay the groundwork for the pursuit of<br />
graduate studies in Sociology.<br />
REQUIREMENTS<br />
For a Minor in Sociology, students have to<br />
choose three courses, in addition to SOC201,<br />
SOC401 and SOC488 from the following list<br />
(for a total of 18 credits):<br />
SOC215<br />
SOC212/<br />
COM210<br />
SOC303<br />
SOC304<br />
SOC321<br />
Introduction to Gender Studies<br />
Communication Media & Society<br />
Urban Sociology<br />
Sociology of Religion<br />
Sociology of the Arab World<br />
MINOR IN SOCIOLOGY<br />
A Minor in Sociology seeks to provide a quality<br />
education to students, and to enrich their<br />
knowledge of modern societies, with particular<br />
emphasis on Lebanon and other Arab countries.<br />
The Minor aims at advancing a strong<br />
sociological understanding of contemporary<br />
society, addressing its complexities, and the<br />
individual’s place within it.<br />
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES<br />
The purpose of the Minor in Sociology is to:<br />
1. Enhance students’ ability to think critically<br />
about sociological theories and social issues.<br />
2. Develop students’ research and writing skills.<br />
3. Develop students’ professional and<br />
practical skills, so as to assist them in<br />
obtaining jobs in the local, regional, and<br />
international markets.<br />
4. Provide a strong sociological grounding for<br />
students majoring in other disciplines.<br />
LEARNING OUTCOMES<br />
Graduates in the Minor in Sociology will:<br />
1. Acquire the ability to apply sociological<br />
concepts, to better understand the social<br />
issues, and to overcome social problems.<br />
2. Acquire the ability to find jobs in fields<br />
related to Sociology (social work, community<br />
development, social research, journalism,<br />
etc…)<br />
M.A. IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS<br />
MISSION<br />
Basing itself on the University’s mission, and<br />
building on <strong>LAU</strong>’s Bachelor of Arts programs<br />
in Political Science and Political Science–<br />
International Affairs, the M.A. program in<br />
International Affairs provides students with an<br />
in-depth understanding of the main theories,<br />
application of research methodologies and<br />
analysis of current debates and topics in<br />
international affairs.<br />
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES<br />
The purpose of the M.A. in International Affairs<br />
program is to:<br />
1. Prepare graduates for Ph.D. work at<br />
reputable institutions of higher learning,<br />
mainly in the United States, Canada, and<br />
Western Europe.<br />
2. Prepare graduates for careers in diplomacy,<br />
especially at the <strong>Lebanese</strong> Foreign<br />
Ministry, and the United Nations, and<br />
other professional careers at international,<br />
regional, and local governmental and nongovernmental<br />
organizations, particularly<br />
organizations focusing on developmental,<br />
civil society, and post-conflict peace<br />
building activities.<br />
3. Provide students with business-related<br />
majors with a comprehensive understanding<br />
of the workings of the international system<br />
and the policy making process.<br />
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