DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY
About the Department
The Department of Sociology is one of the teaching departments in the college of social sciences. The department offers courses on Sociology (SO), Anthropology (AT), Social Work (WK) and Psychology (PY). Since its establishment, the department has been disseminating sociological knowledge and conducting research in different themes including Social policy, Culture, health and population, poverty, religion, community development, gender and family relations, national development/underdevelopment, knowledge, environment, industrial relations and other related fields.
Programmes
Undergraduate Programmes
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Programme title |
Mode of delivery |
Programme status |
Duration |
Tuition fee |
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Tanzanian (TSH) per year |
Non-Tanzanian ($) Per year |
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1. |
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology |
Coursework |
Full time |
3 years |
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2. |
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology |
Coursework |
Full time |
3 years |
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3. |
Bachelor of Arts in Social work |
Coursework |
Full time |
3 years |
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4. |
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology |
Coursework |
Full time |
3 years |
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Postgraduate Programmes
The Department offers the following postgraduate programmes;-
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S/N |
Programme title |
Mode of delivery |
Programme status |
Duration |
Tuition fee |
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Tanzanian (TSH) per year |
Non-Tanzanian ($) Per year |
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1. |
Master of Arts in Sociology |
Coursework and dissertation |
Full time |
18 months |
5,000,000 |
6,030 |
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2. |
Master of Arts in Sociology |
Thesis |
Fulltime |
24 months |
6,500,000 |
8,040 |
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3. |
Master of Arts in Public Hearth |
Coursework and dissertation |
Evening |
15 months |
7,500,000 |
6,030 |
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4. |
PhD in Sociology |
Thesis |
Full time |
36 months |
2,500,000 |
4,020 |
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5. |
PhD in Sociology |
Thesis |
Part time |
60 months |
2,500,000 |
4,020 |
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate Programmes
Entry requirements in all undergraduate programs in the Department requires a minimum of at least two principal passes of the advanced certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) in social science subjects or equivalent qualifications.
Postgraduate Programmes
MA in Sociology
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 in their undergraduate degrees.
Applicants must have a background of sociological theories and social science research methodology.
MPH
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 in their undergraduate degrees
PhD Sociology
Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 in their postgraduate degrees
Applicants must have a background of sociological theories and social science research methodology.
Courses Mapping
Students are required to take all the Core courses as indicated for each specialization. Students may choose additional Optional courses from the list provided as long as the student does not exceed the maximum number of required credits per semester. The program requires that students take at least 60 credits and at most 72 credits per semester. Compulsory second-year Practical Training (PT CoSS) conducted for 8 weeks during the long vacation, i.e., outside the two classroom semesters, is not included in the total minimum/maximum count. Students may take SO 399 only if invited or upon approval by the Head of Department.
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Code |
Course title |
Status |
Credits |
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First Year: Semester I |
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SO116 |
Introduction to Sociology |
Core |
12* |
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AT100 |
Introduction to Anthropology |
Core |
12 |
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AS102 |
Introduction to Social Science Research Methods |
Core |
12 |
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PL 111 |
Introduction to Critical Thinking and Argumentation |
Core |
12 |
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DS101 |
Development Perspectives I |
Core |
8 |
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CL106 |
Communication Skills for Arts and Social Sciences |
Core |
12 |
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68 |
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First Year: Semester II |
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SO110 |
Introduction to Classical Sociological Theories |
Core |
12 |
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SO115 |
Introduction to Culture and Society |
Core |
12 |
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SO118 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology |
Core |
12 |
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AS103 |
Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods |
Core |
12 |
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SO113 |
Social Structure of Tanzanian Society |
Core |
12 |
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DS102 |
Development Perspectives II |
Core |
8 |
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68 |
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Second Year: Semester I |
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Specialization I: Health and Population Studies |
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SO250 |
Classical Sociological Theories |
Core |
12 |
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SO266 |
Anthropological Perspectives |
Core |
12 |
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SO253 |
Quantitative Research Methods |
Core |
12 |
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SO264 |
Introduction to Medical Sociology |
Core |
12 |
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SO258 |
Family and Gender Relations: A Historical Perspective |
Core |
12 |
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60 |
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A student may take one of the following course as an option for Specialization 1 |
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HI270 |
Health Disease and Healing in the 19th and 20th Centuries in Africa |
Optional |
12 |
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AS217 |
Introduction to Computers |
Optional |
12 |
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AS220 |
Pan-African Thought and Practice I |
Optional |
12 |
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Specialization2: Social Policy and Administration |
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SO250 |
Classical Sociological Theories |
Core |
12 |
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SO266 |
Anthropological Perspectives |
Core |
12 |
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SO253 |
Quantitative Research Methods |
Core |
12 |
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SO268 |
Introduction to Social Work |
Core |
12 |
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SO261 |
Introduction to Social Policy |
Core |
12 |
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60 |
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A student may take one of the following courses for Specialization 2 |
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SO254 |
Sociology of Organization |
Optional |
12 |
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AS220 |
Pan-African Thought and Practice I |
Optional |
12 |
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PS236 |
Public Administration and Bureaucracies |
Optional |
12 |
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Specialization 3: Community Development |
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SO250 |
Classical Sociological Theories |
Core |
12 |
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SO266 |
Anthropological Perspectives |
Core |
12 |
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SO253 |
Quantitative Research Methods |
Core |
12 |
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SO256 |
Rural Sociology |
Core |
12 |
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SO279 |
Introduction to Community Development |
Core |
12 |
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60 |
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A student may choose one of the following for Specialization 3 |
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SO276 |
Introduction to Urban Sociology |
Optional |
12 |
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AS220 |
Pan-African Thought and Practice |
Optional |
12* |
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SO260 |
Social Planning and Administration |
Optional |
12 |
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Specialization 4: Labour and Industrial Relations |
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SO250 |
Classical Sociological Theories |
Core |
12 |
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SO266 |
Anthropological Perspectives |
Core |
12 |
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SO253 |
Quantitative Research Methods |
Core |
12 |
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SO254 |
Sociology of Organization |
Core |
12 |
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SO267 |
Introduction to Industrial Relations and Labour Legislation |
Core |
12 |
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60 |
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A student may choose one of the following for Specialization 4 |
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SO268 |
Introduction to Social Work |
Optional |
12 |
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AS220 |
Pan-African Thought and Practice I |
Optional |
12 |
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DS202 |
Science, Technology and Industrial Development |
Optional |
12 |
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Second Year: Semester II |
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Specialization I: Health and Population Studies |
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SO251 |
Contemporary Sociological Theories |
Core |
12 |
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SO284 |
Qualitative Research Methods |
Core |
12 |
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SO280 |
Introduction to Social Psychology |
Core |
12* |
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SO265 |
Sociological Dimensions of Population Studies |
Core |
12 |
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SO285 |
Introduction to Sociology of Sexuality |
Core |
12* |
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PT CoSS |
Practical Training (CoSS) |
Core |
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60 |
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A student may choose one of the following for Specialization 1 |
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SO277 |
Process of Urbanization in the Third World |
Optional |
12 |
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AS221 |
Pan-African Thought and Practice II |
Optional |
12 |
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Specialization 2: Social Policy and Administration |
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SO251 |
Contemporary Sociological Theories |
Core |
12 |
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SO284 |
Qualitative Research Methods |
Core |
12 |
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SO261 |
Social Planning and Administration |
Core |
12 |
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SO273 |
Social Policy Analysis |
Core |
12 |
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WK 201 |
Social Work with Groups and Organizations |
Core |
12 |
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PT CoSS |
Practical Training (FASS) |
Core |
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60 |
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A student may choose one of the following for Specialization 2 |
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DS213 |
Planning, Public Policy and Development |
Optional |
12 |
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DS214 |
Poverty and Development |
Optional |
12 |
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AS221 |
Pan-African Thought and Practice II |
Optional |
12 |
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Specialization 3: Community Development |
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SO251 |
Contemporary Sociological Theories |
Core |
12 |
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SO284 |
Qualitative Research Methods |
Core |
12 |
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SO257 |
Sociology of Rural Development |
Core |
12 |
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SO277 |
Process of Urbanization in The Third World |
Core |
12 |
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SO260 |
Social Planning and Administration |
Core |
12 |
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PT CoSS |
Practical Training (FASS) |
Core |
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60 |
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A student may choose to take the following course for specialization 3 |
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PL311 |
Professional and Civic Ethics |
Optional |
12 |
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SO391 |
Social Security and Policy Schemes |
Optional |
12 |
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SO399 |
Dissertation++ |
Optional |
24 |
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Specialization 4: Labour and Industrial Relations |
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SO370 |
Sociology of Development |
Core |
12 |
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SO398 |
Anthropology of Development |
Core |
12* |
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SO374 |
Industrial Relations in Tanzania |
Core |
12 |
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SO379 |
Theories of Industrial Democracy and Worker’s Participation |
Core |
12 |
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SO391 |
Social Security and Policy Schemes |
Core |
12 |
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60 |
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A student may choose one of the following courses for Specialization 4 |
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PL311 |
Professional and Civic Ethics |
Optional |
12 |
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PS349 |
Organization and Management Development |
Optional |
12 |
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SO399 |
Dissertation++ |
Optional |
24 |
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Third Year: Semester II |
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Specialization I: Health and Population Studies |
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SO371 |
Contemporary Social Change and Culture |
Core |
12 |
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SO372 |
Foundation of Sociology of Knowledge |
Core |
12 |
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SO395 |
Anthropological Analysis of East African Populations |
Core |
12 |
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SO392 |
Population and Reproductive Health |
Core |
12 |
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SO384 |
Occupational Health and Safety |
Core |
12 |
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60 |
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A student must choose one or two of the following for specialization 1 |
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SO312 |
Guidance and Counseling |
Optional |
12* |
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WK309 |
Social Work and Community Health |
Optional |
12 |
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SO385 |
Human Ecology |
Optional |
12 |
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SO399 |
Dissertation++ |
Optional |
24 |
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Specialization 2: Social Policy and Administration |
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SO371 |
Contemporary Social Change and Culture |
Core |
12 |
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SO372 |
Foundation of Sociology of Knowledge |
Core |
12 |
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SO395 |
Anthropological Analysis of East African Populations |
Core |
12 |
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SO384 |
Occupational Health and Safety |
Core |
12 |
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WK307 |
Management of Social Welfare Organizations |
Core |
12 |
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60 |
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A student must choose one or two of the following for Specialization 2 |
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SO312 |
Guidance and Counselling |
Optional |
12 |
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HR303 |
Managerial Skills Seminar |
Optional |
12 |
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PS351 |
Legislatures and Legislative Processes |
Optional |
12 |
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SO399 |
Dissertation++ |
Optional |
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Specialization 3: Community Development |
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SO371 |
Contemporary Social Change and Culture |
Core |
12 |
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SO372 |
Foundation of Sociology of Knowledge |
Core |
12 |
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SO395 |
Anthropological Analysis of East African Populations |
Core |
12 |
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SO385 |
Human Ecology |
Core |
12 |
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SO312 |
Guidance and Counselling |
Core |
12 |
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60 |
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A student must choose one or two of the following for Specialization 3 |
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SO378 |
Sociology of Religion |
Optional |
12 |
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SO399 |
Dissertation++ |
Optional |
24 |
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Specialization 4: Labour and Industrial Relations |
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SO371 |
Contemporary Social Change and Culture |
Core |
12 |
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SO372 |
Foundation of Sociology of Knowledge |
Core |
12 |
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SO395 |
Anthropological Analysis of East African Populations |
Core |
12 |
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SO382 |
Collective Bargaining and Dispute Settlement |
Core |
12 |
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SO384 |
Occupational Health and Safety |
Core |
12 |
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60 |
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A student must choose one or two of the following for Specialization 4 |
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EC370 |
Labour Economics and Human Resources |
Optional |
12 |
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SO399 |
Dissertation++ |
Optional |
24 |
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++A student who is invited to register SO399 (Dissertation) which has 24 credits will have 72 credits. Total B.A. (Sociology) programme minimum number of credits required is 376. |
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