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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature
This program fosters the proper use of Arabic, the language of the holy Quran and Arab heritage, through graduating top-qualified students to cope with contemporary challenges. As a student in the program, you will also be encouraged to work with the College to help preserve the literary Arabic tradition.
Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature
A degree in English Language and Literature equips you with a wide range of transferable skills required for many professions. Our graduates possess skills in written and spoken communication, independent thought and judgment, and critical thinking and research skills, all of which are highly valued in the job market. Applicants may be interested in a career in journalism or in education and research. As a graduate, you will have the opportunity to go into general management, consultancy, and public services.
Bachelor of Arts in History and Islamic Civilization
This program provides students with a strong foundation in history, a deep understanding of the Islamic contribution to human civilization, and a sense of belonging to the nation. The program will prepare you for specialized study in various areas of history. One of the strengths of the program is that His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al Qassimi is highly involved in the program and departmental activities. In fact, His Highness taught many courses in the department during the University’ s early stages.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
The mission of this program is to provide students with an academic qualification through acquiring scientific and critical thinking skills. These skills will enable you to utilize and apply sociological concepts and theories in order to understand and analyze human social behavioral issues and phenomena.
General Diploma in Education
The General Diploma in Education prepares students for careers in the academic field. As a diploma graduate, you will have the opportunity to teach in high schools or work as a principal, supervisor or other administrative position at various educational institutions. The program further promotes student participation in the development of best teaching practices and conducting research in both education and psychology.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
Master of Arts in Education( Special Education)
The master’ s program in Special Education prepares professionals for the various fields of special education in the UAE. You will find the program practical and comprehensive in its application of educational and psychological theories
for the welfare of the people with special needs. As a graduate, you will play an important role in helping people with special needs function effectively as important and integral members of the community.
Master of Arts in History and Islamic Civilization
The Master in History and Islamic Civilization covers a broad spectrum of diversified cultural fields, interconnected with other branches of the humanitarian studies. This program will provide you with the necessary background and analytical skills required for practical application in the job market and for research.
Master of Arts in Arabic Language and Literature
This program attracts students from various countries and nationalities seeking to develop their academic qualifications and to supplement their professional qualifications. We aim to disseminate knowledge through established methods in the field of Arabic language and literature. As a student, you will gain exposure to analyzing our nation’ s language by addressing Arabic language issues, trends, manifestations, and various challenges. You will also conduct indepth studies of literature, criticism, rhetoric, and linguistics as characterized
by different eras and in light of new developments in research.
Master of Arts in English Language( Translation)
As a graduate of this program, you will find a demand for your skills in key positions in various public and private organizations, institutions and companies, where translation is needed to respond to the global communication demands of today’ s society.
Master of Arts in Applied Sociology
This program is designed to offer the sociological skills needed for effective problem solving in a wide variety of social and organizational settings. You will learn the theoretical principles, and qualitative and quantitative research methods necessary for survey design, data collection and data analysis.
Careers include teaching, editing, proofreading, writing, journalism and media, cultural institutions, translation, tourism, commercial establishments, diplomatic fields, archives & documentation, museums & governments, and correctional and medical centers.
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