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