BSS in Sociology

In the present age of industrialization, urbanization and transmigration, and rapid social change, it is inevitably indispensable to offer a holistic education through inclusive curriculum in pressing social problems, such as – conflict, violence, crime, disaster, gender disparity, poverty, alienation, HIV/AIDS pandemic, aging population, education, rural development, family crisis, drug addiction, and other cross-cutting/cultural issues. In such a context/setting/environment, East West University introduces an  Undergraduate Program – Bachelor of Social Science (BSS)  with a major in Sociology to address emerging social problems, trends, and crises in the country. This program would be based on the philosophy of  reflective  and  interactive  learning that would allow students achieve excellence in acquiring knowledge through practical and applied orientation and work experience in the field of specialization. In other words, this philosophy of reflective and interactive learning process would inspire students to connect between classroom learning and real life activities. In such practices, the students would find opportunities, means, and ways to thrive in an innovative and creative learning environment to build their academic and professional career to address the contemporary needs and aspirations of the society. Moreover, the students are required to undertake research projects (including monographs) or internships in their final semesters for the development of their skills, knowledge, and leadership. More importantly, the program would provide the students with theoretical and methodological tools and substantive insights which can help them better understand social life and accompanying problems, ecology, environment, and social/community development organizations.