Social Studies

• Theoretical Foundations: Explain major sociological and social work theories and their application to Saudi society.
• Legislative Knowledge: Demonstrate an understanding of the legal and sharia-based frameworks that regulate social welfare and contemporary issues in Saudi Arabia.
• Societal Structures: Identify the factors affecting human behavior, social institutions, and the impact of modernization on local and global scales. 

• High School Performance: A high school diploma with a “Very Good” grade or higher (typically 85% or above) is required.
• Composite Score: Final placement depends on a weighted average of:
  • 30% High School GPA.
  • 30% General Aptitude Test (Qudurat).
  • 40% Subject Achievement Test (Tahsili).
• Age & Recency: Applicants must usually be between 17 and 25 years old and should have graduated from high school within the last five years.
• Interviews: Some tracks within the Social Studies department may require passing a personal interview or a departmental written test.

First Year – First Common Year (FCY):

First Year – First Semester

University Skills (Learning & Research) – Credit Hours
Introduction to Mathematics – Credit Hours
English I – Credit Hours
Health and Fitness – Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

University Skills (Communication Skills) – Credit Hours
English II – Credit Hours
Academic Skills Development – Credit Hours

Second Year – Theoretical Core :

Second Year – First Semester

Introduction to Sociology – Credit Hours
Principles of Social Work – Credit Hours
Mass Communication Foundations – Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

Sociological Theory – Credit Hours
Human Behavior and Society – Credit Hours
College Elective I (Psychology / Political Science) – Credit Hours

Third Year – Advanced Theoretical Core:

Third Year – First Semester

Advanced Sociological Theory – Credit Hours
Social Research Methods – Credit Hours
College Elective II – Credit Hours

Third Year – Second Semester

Media and Society – Credit Hours
Social Policy and Development – Credit Hours
Department Elective – Credit Hours

Fourth Year – Specialization & Practical Training:

Fourth Year – First Semester

Specialization Track Course I – Credit Hours
Field Research Methods – Credit Hours
Practical Training I – Credit Hours

Fourth Year – Second Semester

Specialization Track Course II – Credit Hours
Practical Training II (Fieldwork) – Credit Hours
Graduation Project / Applied Social Research – Credit Hours

Field Training Structure

Supervised practical training during 7th and 8th semesters
Average training load: 8 hours per week in approved social institutions

Credit Hour Distribution

First Common Year – 16–32 Credit Hours (varies by track)
University Compulsory – 8 Credit Hours
College Compulsory – 6 Credit Hours
Department Core & Electives – 74 Credit Hours
Minor or Specialization – 18 Credit Hours