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BA Sociology

Top-up Undergraduate degree programme
  • College of Humanities and Social sciences

    Faculty of Social Sciences

  • Duration

    3 years

  • Tuition fee (GH₵)

    3,854.15 - Year2 4,162.98 - Year3 4,173.48 - Year4

Accredited by the National Accreditation Board under the umbrella of KNUST

Overview

Understanding people and the society is fundamental for the growth and development of any nation. While culture changes and the institutions and systems governing people grow, the principles underlying these changes remain constant. This top-up program is designed to imbibe in you the ability to analyze people and the societies they live in. It offers you the knowledge to be able to understand society and its diverse accompaniments such as crime, religion, family, state, race and social class.

Modules and courses

 

YEAR ONE: SEMESTER ONE

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

TEACHING HOURS

TUTORIAL/PRACTICAL HOURS

CREDIT HOURS
  1. CORE COURSES

SOC 151

Introduction to Sociology I

3

1

3

SOC 153

Social Organization and World Cultures I

3

1

3

SOC 251

Intro to Sociological Thought 

3

1

3

SOWK 155

Intro to Nature & Profession of social Work

3

1

3

SOWK 157

Intro to Social Welfare 

3

1

3

SOWK 257

Working with Individuals  

3

1

3
 

YEAR ONE: SEMESTER TWO

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

TEACHING HOURS

TUTORIAL/PRACTICAL HOURS

CREDIT HOURS
  1. CORE COURSES

SOC 152

Introduction to Sociology II

3

1

3

SOC 254

Social structure of Ghana II

3

1

3

SOC 256

Urban sociology II

3

1

3

SOWK 260

Social Welfare Policies and Programs

3

1

3

SOWK 261

Techniques of social work practice 

3

1

3

SOWK 259

Developmental social work 

3

1

3

 

YEAR TWO: SEMESTER ONE

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

TEACHING HOURS

TUTORIAL/PRACTICAL HOURS

CREDIT HOURS
  1. CORE COURSES

SOC 351

Sociological Perspectives

3

1

3

SOC 353

Research Methods I

3

1

3

SOC 363

Rural Sociology I

3

1

3
         

            b)  ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE TWO)

SOC 359

Organizational Behaviour I

3

1

3

SOC 365

Medical Sociology I

3

1

3

MGT 371

Introduction to Management I

2

1

2

YEAR TWO: SEMESTER TWO

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

TEACHING HOURS

TUTORIAL/PRACTICAL HOURS

CREDIT HOURS
  1. CORE COURSES

SOC 352

Perspectives in Sociological Theory II

3

1

3

SOC 354

Research Methods II

3

1

3

SOC 364

Rural Sociology II

3

1

3
 
  1. ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE TWO)

SOC 360

Organizational Behaviour II

3

1

3

SOC 366

Medical Sociology II

3

1

3

MGT 371

Introduction to Management II

2

1

2

YEAR THREE: SEMESTER ONE

COURSE CODE

COURSE TITLE

TEACHING HOURS

TUTORIAL/PRACTICAL HOURS

CREDIT HOURS
  1. CORE COURSES

SOC 453

Social Psychology I

3

1

3

SOC 455

Social Anthropology I

3

1

3
 

SOC 457

Social Development I

3

1

3

SOC 490

Project Work / Long Essay

3

1

3
 
  1. ELECTIVE COURSES (CHOOSE TWO)
 

SOC 461

Human Resource Management I

3

1

3
 

SOC 451

Deviance and Social Control I

3

1

3
 

SOC 471

Conflict Management and Peace Building Studies1

3

1

3

Mode of course delivery

The programme is offered through distance education, a learning oriented system allowing greater flexibility in learning while students continue with their regular professional work. The programme is offered in a mixed mode format. The approach uses print and electronic media in order to be responsive to the needs of the learner and also maximize the use of technology in course delivery.

At the heart of the programme is excellent online learning materials developed by capable and competent resource persons from KNUST and other recognized institutions.

Academic Support Systems/Services

Limited face-to-face facilitated sessions are provided at all the Learning Centres. These sessions are supported by print and electronic materials, and local learning facilitators who also support and direct students as they work through the resources provided.

The Centres provide learning support to students living in different parts of the country, thus reducing travel expenses.

Learning centres

Head of department

Exam officer

Programme coordinator

Related programme(s)

Entry Requirements: Applicants with any of the following qualifications from an accredited University or Institution:

  1. Diploma in Social Work
  2. Diploma in Social Administration
  3. Diploma in Police/Prison Administration
  4. Degree or Diploma in Education
  5. Diploma from Teacher Training Colleges
  6. Diploma from Nursing Training Colleges
  7. Degree or Diploma in Theology
  8.  First Degree in any Social Science Program
  9. HND in Business Administration (i.e. Management, Human Resource Management, Marketing, etc.)

Graduates from the program go on to become administrators in public institutions such as the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice, lawyers, entrepreneurs, workers of NGOs and the likes.