Type:
Bachelor
Speciality:
031401.01.6 - Sociology
Specialisation:
031401.01.6 - Sociology
Qualification awarded:
BA in Sociology
Programme academic year:
2024/2025
Mode of study:
Full time
Language of study:
Հայերեն
1. Admission criteria/requirements
Admission to the Bachelor's degree program in the full-time mode of study is carried out in accordance with the "Regulation of admission to RA state and non-state higher educational institutions (according to Bachelor's and continuing and integrated educational programs)" approved by the Government of the Republic of Armenia.
2. Programme Objectives
· to prepare specialists who have comprehensive and systematic knowledge and abilities regarding sociology, related disciplines, social processes and relations, necessary video-methodological approaches, and research methods, to carry out professional activities aimed at the study, organization, and management of public life, as well as to further continue their studies.
3. Educational outcomes of the programme
Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:
- To present classic and modern sociological theories and concepts aimed at multifaceted recognition of the object and subjects of sociological science.
- To present the basic principles of sociology, and to identify global and local sociological problems.
- To define the main tenets of micro and macro sociological theories.
- To describe the stages and features of the development of sociological thought.
- To present the main methods of sociological research, and the prospects for the development of sociological methodology.
- To formulate the basics of social statistics and demography.
- To recognize the interdisciplinary approaches explaining the patterns and principles of the existence and development of society.
- To design and implement quantitative, qualitative, and combined methodology in sociological research.
- To analyze and compare the foundations of middle-level sociological theories
- To carry out studies of social problems, developing an adequate methodology of sociological research.
- To analyze the urgent sociological problems for Armenian society
- To conduct conflict studies using modern methodology.
- To assess the impact and consequences of international and state programs aimed at social and institutional reforms.
- To use professional literature in native and foreign languages, to carry out professional communication, and to conduct discussions in these languages.
- To use various sources of information (Internet resources, electronic libraries, scientific articles and reports, etc.).
- To effectively apply computer techniques and software in processing and analyzing industry information.
- To effectively plan time and other resources, prepare reports, present research results, and conduct scientific debates.
- To recognize and observe the norms of research ethics.
4. Assessment methods
Students' assessment is carried out according to the regulations of the organization of the educational process of YSU. The regulation defines that the courses are divided into four groups according to the form of evaluation: with final evaluation, without final evaluation, without evaluation of mid-term exams, and a check-up.
Course with a final assessment
Two mid-term and one final exams are scheduled. Each of the exams is evaluated for a maximum of 4 points, independent work - a maximum of 3 points, participation in the course - a maximum of 2 points, and the final exam - a maximum of 7 points.
Course without final assessment
There are two mid-term exams, a mid-term check-up, and one independent work. Each of the exams is evaluated for a maximum of 4 points, the mod-term check-up - a maximum of 2 points, independent work - a maximum of 8 points, participation in the course - a maximum of 2 points.
Course without mid-term exam assessment
There is one mid-term oral examination, one independent work, and a final exam.
The mid-term oral examination is evaluated with a maximum of 3 points, independent work with a maximum of 8 points, participation in the course with a maximum of 2 points, and the final exam with a maximum of 7 points.
Assessment of independent and/or group research planned for courses with a research component is organized during the semester; the research work replaces any of the mid-term exams.
Professional internship is assessed in the form of a check-up. The Bachelor’s thesis is evaluated on a scale of 20 points
Course with a final assessment
Two mid-term and one final exams are scheduled. Each of the exams is evaluated for a maximum of 4 points, independent work - a maximum of 3 points, participation in the course - a maximum of 2 points, and the final exam - a maximum of 7 points.
Course without final assessment
There are two mid-term exams, a mid-term check-up, and one independent work. Each of the exams is evaluated for a maximum of 4 points, the mod-term check-up - a maximum of 2 points, independent work - a maximum of 8 points, participation in the course - a maximum of 2 points.
Course without mid-term exam assessment
There is one mid-term oral examination, one independent work, and a final exam.
The mid-term oral examination is evaluated with a maximum of 3 points, independent work with a maximum of 8 points, participation in the course with a maximum of 2 points, and the final exam with a maximum of 7 points.
Assessment of independent and/or group research planned for courses with a research component is organized during the semester; the research work replaces any of the mid-term exams.
Professional internship is assessed in the form of a check-up. The Bachelor’s thesis is evaluated on a scale of 20 points
5. Graduates future career opportunities
Graduates of the "Sociology" Bachelor's educational program will be ready to work in research, to continue their education in Master's degree programs both at YSU and at top European and American universities.
Graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology are demanded in:
· governmental organizations,
. local self-government bodies,
. scientific and research organizations,
. information and consulting organizations,
. organizations providing community services,
. educational institutions,
· health and environmental agencies,
. project analytical research centers,
. expert consulting research structures,
. the marketing, monitoring, and evaluation departments of enterprises and organizations of various economic sectors,
· public opinion research centers, including various news organizations,
· international organizations,
· public and human rights organizations,
. organizations related to the justice system,
. regional planning agencies,
· social assistance agencies.
Graduates will have the opportunity to work as methodologists, monitors, evaluation and marketing research specialists, interviewers, coders, data processors and managers, analysts, and consultants.
Graduates with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology are demanded in:
· governmental organizations,
. local self-government bodies,
. scientific and research organizations,
. information and consulting organizations,
. organizations providing community services,
. educational institutions,
· health and environmental agencies,
. project analytical research centers,
. expert consulting research structures,
. the marketing, monitoring, and evaluation departments of enterprises and organizations of various economic sectors,
· public opinion research centers, including various news organizations,
· international organizations,
· public and human rights organizations,
. organizations related to the justice system,
. regional planning agencies,
· social assistance agencies.
Graduates will have the opportunity to work as methodologists, monitors, evaluation and marketing research specialists, interviewers, coders, data processors and managers, analysts, and consultants.
6. Resources and forms to support learning
The following auxiliary resources are used in the learning process:
- ESU library,
- Library at the disposal of the faculty, Chair, and professors,
- Electronic library,
- Internet resources,
- Video learning resources,
- Educational films,
- Technically equipped auditoriums and portable appliances (computers, projectors, players, printers).
- ESU library,
- Library at the disposal of the faculty, Chair, and professors,
- Electronic library,
- Internet resources,
- Video learning resources,
- Educational films,
- Technically equipped auditoriums and portable appliances (computers, projectors, players, printers).
7. Educational standards or programme benchmarks used for programme development
When developing the program, the standards implemented in the RA university system and resulting from the Bologna process, localized in Armenia, were used, for example, the State educational standard of the "Sociology" Bachelor's program (031401.01.6), as well as the final results of the YSU "Sociology" Bachelor's educational program, the descriptors of the sectoral framework of RA qualifications.
At the same time, the programs operating in post-Soviet countries, European and American universities were used as orientations for the development and processing of this program in a narrow professional sense, such as:
a) St. Petersburg State University’s "Sociology" Bachelor's educational program,
b) Moscow State University's Bachelor's educational program,
c) Sussex University's "Criminology and Sociology" Bachelor's educational program,
d) Leicester University's "Sociology" Bachelor's educational program,
e) Liverpool University, "Sociology" Bachelor's educational program,
f) Chicago University, "Sociology" Bachelor's educational program,
The basis for the development of the Bachelor's educational program was the modern approaches to ensuring the quality of education.
At the same time, the programs operating in post-Soviet countries, European and American universities were used as orientations for the development and processing of this program in a narrow professional sense, such as:
a) St. Petersburg State University’s "Sociology" Bachelor's educational program,
b) Moscow State University's Bachelor's educational program,
c) Sussex University's "Criminology and Sociology" Bachelor's educational program,
d) Leicester University's "Sociology" Bachelor's educational program,
e) Liverpool University, "Sociology" Bachelor's educational program,
f) Chicago University, "Sociology" Bachelor's educational program,
The basis for the development of the Bachelor's educational program was the modern approaches to ensuring the quality of education.
8. Requirements for the academic staff
1. General Abilities
Teaching/Pedagogical
· the ability to make a coursework plan (calendar plan),
. interactive teaching methods, and ability to use active learning techniques.
Research
· the ability to work with various scientific sources, as well as to use Internet information resources,
. skills in planning and designing sociological research, conducting research,
. ability to lead a research group.
Communication
· ability to communicate verbally with the audience,
· ability to present research results in written form,
. knowledge of a foreign language (at least B1 level of English).
ICT application
. basic computer skills (fluency in MS Office package: Word, Excel, Power-Point),
· the ability to use modern social platforms,
· skills to prepare and disseminate the presentations (ppt, prezi, canva, etc.),
. basic skills in using sociological information processing and analysis computer programs (SPSS/MaxQDA/NVivo).
Other abilities
. knowledge of professional ethics and legal norms regulating public relations (in particular, in the field of communications),
. knowledge of research ethics,
. knowledge of plagiarism prevention procedures,
· ability to estimate the necessary resources and implement the programs effectively,
. ability to plan and manage time resources.
2. Professional Abilities
. ability to present the main principles and concepts of sociology, to identify global and local sociological problems,
· ability to define the main tenets of micro and macro sociological theories,
· ability to describe the features of the development of sociological thought,
· ability to present the main methods of sociological research, as well as the prospects for the development of sociological methodology,
· ability to recognize and define the foundations of economic, political, education, healthcare, mass media, law, and sociology of personality,
· ability to formulate the basics of social statistics and demography,
. ability to design and conduct sociological research using quantitative, qualitative, mixed, or combined methodology,
· ability to analyze and compare the foundations of middle-level sociological theories,
. ability to conduct studies of social problems by developing adequate methodology/s of sociological research,
. ability to analyze the various processes taking place in Armenian society.
. ability to conduct conflict studies using modern conflict analysis methodologies.
3. General requirements
Scientific degree
. degree and/or rank, or, in some cases, a Master's degree,
· availability of at least 3 scientific and/or methodological publications in the last 5 years,
·at least 3 participations in conferences and/or workshops in the last 5 years.
Pedagogical experience
· at least 3 years of experience in teaching professional courses and/or conducting trainings,
· participation in local or international training and/or professional qualification improvement courses during the last 5 years,
Practical experience
· at least 3 years of work experience in the field of sociological research design, implementation, information processing, and analysis.
Other requirements
. teaching portfolio: availability of online materials for at least 50% of taught subjects,
. the average grades obtained by the student survey results: at least 4.0 (for active professors).
Teaching/Pedagogical
· the ability to make a coursework plan (calendar plan),
. interactive teaching methods, and ability to use active learning techniques.
Research
· the ability to work with various scientific sources, as well as to use Internet information resources,
. skills in planning and designing sociological research, conducting research,
. ability to lead a research group.
Communication
· ability to communicate verbally with the audience,
· ability to present research results in written form,
. knowledge of a foreign language (at least B1 level of English).
ICT application
. basic computer skills (fluency in MS Office package: Word, Excel, Power-Point),
· the ability to use modern social platforms,
· skills to prepare and disseminate the presentations (ppt, prezi, canva, etc.),
. basic skills in using sociological information processing and analysis computer programs (SPSS/MaxQDA/NVivo).
Other abilities
. knowledge of professional ethics and legal norms regulating public relations (in particular, in the field of communications),
. knowledge of research ethics,
. knowledge of plagiarism prevention procedures,
· ability to estimate the necessary resources and implement the programs effectively,
. ability to plan and manage time resources.
2. Professional Abilities
. ability to present the main principles and concepts of sociology, to identify global and local sociological problems,
· ability to define the main tenets of micro and macro sociological theories,
· ability to describe the features of the development of sociological thought,
· ability to present the main methods of sociological research, as well as the prospects for the development of sociological methodology,
· ability to recognize and define the foundations of economic, political, education, healthcare, mass media, law, and sociology of personality,
· ability to formulate the basics of social statistics and demography,
. ability to design and conduct sociological research using quantitative, qualitative, mixed, or combined methodology,
· ability to analyze and compare the foundations of middle-level sociological theories,
. ability to conduct studies of social problems by developing adequate methodology/s of sociological research,
. ability to analyze the various processes taking place in Armenian society.
. ability to conduct conflict studies using modern conflict analysis methodologies.
3. General requirements
Scientific degree
. degree and/or rank, or, in some cases, a Master's degree,
· availability of at least 3 scientific and/or methodological publications in the last 5 years,
·at least 3 participations in conferences and/or workshops in the last 5 years.
Pedagogical experience
· at least 3 years of experience in teaching professional courses and/or conducting trainings,
· participation in local or international training and/or professional qualification improvement courses during the last 5 years,
Practical experience
· at least 3 years of work experience in the field of sociological research design, implementation, information processing, and analysis.
Other requirements
. teaching portfolio: availability of online materials for at least 50% of taught subjects,
. the average grades obtained by the student survey results: at least 4.0 (for active professors).
9. Additional information about the programme
The Bachelor's educational program with the specialty "Sociology" was the first in Armenia to be introduced at YSU. Initially, it was implemented within the Faculty of Philosophy and Sociology (in 1991, Sociology separated from Philosophy and became an independent department, based on which the Faculty of Sociology was created in 2004 and operates today). The Bachelor's educational program is distinguished both by the diversity and innovation of the taught subjects, as well as by the high professionalism of the teaching staff. Within the framework of the Bachelor of Sociology educational program taught at the Faculty of Sociology of YSU, students have the opportunity to acquire knowledge following world standards in the basics of sociology, the history of sociology, the development of Armenian sociological thought, social statistics, social anthropology, social psychology, and other related fields. The program pays particular attention to quantitative and qualitative methods of sociological research, sampling, and measurement theories, as well as perspectives on the development of sociological methodology.
Specialists of YSU Sociology Faculty were trained and received academic degrees at leading universities and centers in the USA (Tufts University Fletcher School of International Law and Diplomacy, Arizona State University, the University of California, Berkeley Center for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies) and Europe (Oxford University). The cooperation of the YSU Sociology Faculty with a number of international universities, as well as educational and research institutions greatly contributed to the implementation of the program.
Specialists of YSU Sociology Faculty were trained and received academic degrees at leading universities and centers in the USA (Tufts University Fletcher School of International Law and Diplomacy, Arizona State University, the University of California, Berkeley Center for Slavic, East European, and Eurasian Studies) and Europe (Oxford University). The cooperation of the YSU Sociology Faculty with a number of international universities, as well as educational and research institutions greatly contributed to the implementation of the program.
