Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology at UOG aims at developing among the students a demonstrated ability to understand structures and functions of social institutions. It provides an elaborate comprehension of the links between social, economic, political, cultural and ecological aspects of our everyday life in a changing global world. The students, therefore, acquire the skills to develop a greater appreciation and understanding of diverse worldviews and social practices. In addition, the program of study offers the students an extraordinary opportunity to transform the way they think and act in their social life; acquaints them with basic sociological concepts and principles; equips them with sociological research methods and application of computer in sociological research; enhances their understanding about important social problems at the national and international level; and enables them to apply sociological knowledge for analyzing various social situations.

Department of Sociology provides students with the opportunities to gain and use knowledge and skills to build successful careers and become an integral part of the community. We continue to strive to meet our mission that we endow with the diverse educational and cultural needs of the people of the society. To build Concrete concepts of the subject through high quality class teaching and small scale research work, to develop the ability to understand structures and functions of social institution and understanding of the substantive areas of sociological research.