BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE IN SOCIOLOGY

Overview

RATIONALE

Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology will contribute to the development of professional skills and expertise in Sociology in the society. This will help to address an power shortages of highly trained personnel. These professionals will thus fill an important market need.

Program Objectives

The program aims to impart students with theoretical knowledge, critical thinking and applied skills in Sociology.

MODE OF DELIVERY

Face-to-face mode

This shall be the interactive mode of instruction consisting of lectures, discussions, presentations, seminars, tutorials, demonstrations, case studies, fieldwork, practicums, individual and group consultations, independent studies, guest speakers, field visits and field research.

Open, distance, and e-learning mode

This will be offered using a multi-media approach that includes self-instructional print and electronic study materials. This will include interactive study materials and both synchronous and asynchronous modes of learning. Online teaching and learning shall be offered through the Learning Management Systems (LMS) of the University of Nairobi.

Blended learning mode

This will combine both face to face and online learning approaches

Structure

Degree Structure and Duration

The curriculum for the Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology consists of 44 units. Each course shall extend for 45 hours. There shall be four types of degree structure:

a)3.3.2.2 c) 3.3.3.3

b) 3.3.1.1

Course Codes and Titles

First Year

COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester 1

CODES	COURSE DESCRIPTION	HOURS					TOTAL
		Lecture		Practical
CSO 101	Introduction to Sociology		45		0	45
CSO 102	Introduction to Anthropology		45		0	45
	2 units from department 2		90		0	90
	2 units from depart 3		90		0	90
	1 common course		45		0	45
Total hours required			315		0	315

Semester 1

CODES	COURSE DESCRIPTION	HOURS					TOTAL
		Lecture		Practical
CSO 103	Introduction to Comparative sociology		45		0	45
CSO 104	The Socialization Process		45		0	45
	2 units from department 2		90		0	90
	2 units from depart 3		90		0	90
	1 common course		45		0	45
Total hours required			315		0	315

Second Year

COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester 2

CODES	COURSE DESCRIPTION	HOURS		TOTAL
		Lecture	Practical
CSO 201	Sociological Theory 1	45	0	45
CSO 202	Quantitative Research Methods	45	0	45
CSO 205	Sociology of the Family	45	0	45
CSO 207	Sociology of Education	45	0	45
CSO 208	Social Stratification, Class and Mobility	45	0	45
Total hours required		225	0	225

Semester 2

CODES	COURSE DESCRIPTION	HOURS					TOTAL
		Lecture		Practical
CSO 203	Social Structures of East African Societies		45		0	45
CSO 204	Social Statistics 1		45		0	45
CSO 206	Rural Sociology		45		0	45
CSO 209	Sociology of Deviant Behaviour		45		0	45
CSO 210	Social Psychology		45		0	45
Total hours required			225		0	225

Third Year

COURSE STRUCTURE

Semester 1

CODES	COURSE DESCRIPTION	HOURS					TOTAL
		Lecture		Practical
CSO 301	Sociological Theory II		45		0	45
CSW 301	Environment and Development		45		0	45
CSO 302	Qualitative Research Methods		45		0	45
CSO 310	Demography		45		0	45
CSO 312	Medical Sociology		45		0	45
Total hours required			225		0	225

Semester 2

CODES	COURSE DESCRIPTION	HOURS					TOTAL
		Lecture		Practical
CSO 303	Social Change		45		0	45
CSO 304	Formal organizations		45		0	45
CSO 305	Sociology of Religion		45		0	45
CSO 306	Urban Sociology		45		0	45
CSO 307	Criminology		45		0	45
CSO 308	Social Statistics 11		45		0	45
CSO 309	Political Sociology		45		0	45
CSO 311	Sociology of Sciences		45		0	45
CSO 313	Community Development and Social Welfare		45		0	45
Total hours required			270		0	270

Fourth Year

Semester 1

CODES	COURSE DESCRIPTION	HOURS					TOTAL
		Lecture		Practical
CSO 405	Sociology of Work and Industry		45		0	45
CSO 406	Health and Community		45		0	45
CSO 408	Collective Behaviour and Social movements		45		0	45
CSO 411	Philosophy of Social sciences		45		0	45
CSO 413	Social Planning in Developing Countries		45		0	45
CSO 414	Sociology of Ageing		45		0	45
Total hours required			225		0	225

Semester 2

CODES	COURSE DESCRIPTION	HOURS					TOTAL
		Lecture		Practical
CSO 401	Sociology of Human services and Delivery Systems		45		0	45
CSO 402	Comparative social Organization and Institutions		45		0	45
CSO 403	Sociology of Knowledge		45		0	45
CSO 404	Sociology of Development		45		0	45
CSO 407	Economy and Society		45		0	45
CSO 409	Ecology and Society		45		0	45
CSO 410	Law and Society		45		0	45
CSO 412	Sociology of Mass Communication		45		0	45
Total hours required			225		0	225

Schedule of intake

September

Admission Requirements

KCSE mean grade C+ or equivalent
KCSE mean grade C- or equivalent plus a Certificate and Diploma
Level Division II or equivalent plus a Diploma
Level Division III or equivalent plus a Certificate and Diploma
Level Division III or equivalent plus a three-year Diploma from a recognized post-secondary Institution for admissions to Bachelor of Education
Diploma from University of Nairobi or other recognized institutions and an aggregate of C in KCSE or equivalent
A Level with two principal passes or equivalent in relevant subjects Only Applicants whose results are available at the time of application will be considered
CPAII/CPSII/CIPS or equivalent for Commerce and Arts and should have attained an aggregate of C in KCSE or O level Division III
P1 from a two-year post-secondary training institution for entry into Bachelor of Education with Minimum KCSE Mean Grade C or O Level Division III
Higher National Diploma in relevant fields and should have attained an aggregate of C in KCSE
Degree from a recognized University
Equivalent qualifications to the above from institutions recognized by Senate
Level Division III or equivalent plus a three-year Diploma from a recognized post-secondary Institution for admissions to Bachelor of Education
Diploma from University of Nairobi or other recognized institutions and an aggregate of C in KCSE or equivalent
A Level with two principal passes or equivalent in relevant subjects Only Applicants whose results are available at the time of application will be considered
CPAII/CPSII/CIPS or equivalent for Commerce and Arts and should have attained an aggregate of C in KCSE or O level Division III
P1 from a two-year post-secondary training institution for entry into Bachelor of Education with Minimum KCSE Mean Grade C or O Level Division III
Higher National Diploma in relevant fields and should have attained an aggregate of C in KCSE
Degree from a recognized University
Equivalent qualifications to the above from institutions recognized by Senate

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