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BSc (Honors)
Social Development & Policy

Social Development & Policy

Overview Of The Program

Habib University’s Social Development and Policy program follows an interdisciplinary approach that combines traditional social sciences with cutting-edge research on social phenomena; equipping students with theoretical insights into complex contemporary challenges and providing hands-on training for practical application of social sciences program.

Curriculum Details

BSc degree students of social sciences program are required to complete a total of 37 social development and policy courses (129 credit hours) throughout their 4-year (8-semester) program, with a minimum CGPA of 2.33.


Electives

The outlined electives are designed to familiarize students with various transdisciplinary approaches and encourage reflection on the methods, objectives, and styles of inquiry utilized in each social sciences discipline.

Economics

ECON 101 - Principles of Microeconomics
ECON 121 - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 313 - Political Economy of Development

Anthropology

ANT 101 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
REL/ANT 252 - Anthropology of Religion
ANT/MUS 203 - Musicking: Anthropology of Music

Political Science

POLI 102 - Introduction to Political Science
POLI 224 - Poetry and Political Movements
POLI 312 - The Modern Political Thought

Sociology

SOC 225 - Urban and Rural Sociology
SOC 411 - Methodology, Fieldwork & Thesis
SOC 422 - Senior Research Seminar: Karachi

Development

DEV 212 - Urban Sustainability
DEV 224 - Development & Environmentalism
DEV 324 - Education Planning

Experiential Learning

Bridging the gap between academia and reality, experiential learning is at the core of the Social Development and Policy BSc (Hons) program at Habib University. Students actively engage in professional work, research, and service worldwide, with a particular emphasis on the South Asian context. This hands-on approach equips students to turn ideas into meaningful impact and nurtures them into conscientious citizens poised for successful careers.

Future Prospects

Habib University's BSc degree in Social Development and Policy nurtures a distinctive approach to address real-world challenges with a broad perspective. Students will excel in research methods, communication, synthesis of diverse perspectives, critical evaluation and design of social interventions, societal structure recognition, advocacy for social justice, and reflective assessment. This interdisciplinary journey provides growth opportunities like minors, workshops, and tailored career/grad school programs.

Careers

Entrepreneurship

Graduate Success

The interdisciplinary skill set prepares you for a broad spectrum of professions such as MNCs, research organizations and/or think tanks, advertising, banking, education sector, entrepreneurship, journalism, law and politics, media and communications, and many more.

Explore how your unique insights from Social Development and Policy can be a driving force in addressing real-world issues through creative, innovative, sustainable, and impactful ventures.

The social sciences program's interdisciplinary approach nurtures critical thinking and a deep understanding of global dynamics, distinguishing our graduates in advanced education and streamlining admissions to top-tier institutions worldwide.

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