Department of Sociology

The Department of Sociology at the University of Turbat has been established in 2021. It prepares students with sociological knowledge. Sociology is the scientific study of human social relationships and institutions. Social institutions of the contemporary world are confronted with diverse social issues and sociology tries to understand these issues by applying its critical, analytical, and scientific approaches. The subject matter of sociology is diverse, ranging from Micro-level to Macro-level. The Micro-level deals with Social Relations and Social Interaction and the Macro-level deals with Social Structures such as Economics, Religion, Politics, Social Health, Gender, Family, Education, Media, and Social Inequality.

Sociology is an enlightening field of study that analyzes and elucidates important matters in our personal lives, our communities, and the world. At the personal level, sociology investigates the social causes and consequences of such things as social inequality, racial and gender identity, family conflict, deviant behavior, aging, and religious faith. At the societal level, sociology examines and explains matters like crime and law, poverty and wealth, prejudice and discrimination, schools and education, business firms, urban community, and social movements. At the global level, sociology studies such phenomena as population growth and migration, refugees, war and peace, and economic development.

Scope of Sociology

It is well established now that after completion of Sociology degree the graduates participate in nation-building activities. The graduates of Sociology are actively involved in Developmental activities such as Social Mobilization, Rural Development, Population Planning, Rural Health Schemes, and Community Development. The training imparted in the Department enables the students to contribute effectively to the development of the country. Moreover, different governmental and non-governmental departments of the country periodically invite applications from the graduates for the positions of Social Welfare Officers, Nutrition Supervisors as well as Lecturers for appointments across the country.

Department of Sociology, University of Turbat offers four years BS (Hons) Program in Sociology, benchmarked with the top-class universities of the world. Department of Sociology has well experienced, committed, and highly trained faculty members. They are committed to generating a conducive study and research environment for the students.

Vision

To fulfill the growing needs of societal understanding, promulgating civic sense, utilizing the social research skill for social progress, and influencing social policies for desirable social development in society,

Mission

To provide the best social research techniques, critical knowledge, and skills in society to benefit the Local, National, and Global Communities.