SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Degree and Title:
1-B. A. in Mass Media
2-B. A. in Psychology
3-B. A. in Sociology and Anthropology
4-B. A. in Geography
5-B. A. in Archaeology
6-B. A. in Librarianship and Informatics
7-B. A. in Philosophy
8-B. A. in Islamic Studies
Study Hours/Academic Levels:
144 credit hours/4 academic levels
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSC) is the hub of humanistic and cultural studies and most recent school at BUC. It includes 8 academic departments and started its programs in the academic year 2021-2022 in two departments; Clinical Psychology and Mass Media.
Study plan
Meet the Dean
Professor Dr. Rashad Ahmed Abd El-Latif
Prof. Rashad Ahmed Abd El-Latif is Professor of Community Organization and Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Badr University in Cairo.
Throughout his distinguished academic and administrative career, he has held several prominent leadership positions, including Dean of the Faculty of Social Work at Helwan University, Vice President of Helwan University for Education and Student Affairs, and Vice President for Community Service and Environmental Development. He also served as President of the Workers University and the Workers Cultural Foundation, in addition to serving as Head of the Social Work Sector of the Supreme Council of Egyptian Universities.
Prof. Abd El-Latif completed his Post-Doctoral studies in the United States and is a member of several international professional associations, including the International Federation of Social Workers and the International Association of Schools of Social Work in the United States. He also serves as a scientific reviewer for the International Journal of Social Development.
At both regional and international levels, he has contributed to the advancement of education and social work through research and academic collaborations with universities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He also participated in establishing social work departments at Sana’a University and Aden University in Yemen. In addition, he has served as a consultant to several governmental bodies, including as an advisor to the Minister of Local Development for the Egyptian Village Development Project and as an advisor to the Governor of Cairo on informal settlement development initiatives.
Prof. Abd El-Latif has also participated in numerous specialized training programs at the Nasser Military Academy and the Egyptian Police Academy in the fields of personality analysis and human development. He has authored numerous research studies and scholarly publications in the areas of community organization, social welfare, and development policies.
Dean’s Word
Professor Dr. Rashad Ahmed Abd El-Latif
Dean’s Word
Dr. Rashad Abd ElLatif
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Badr University in Cairo is one of the leading academic institutions in the Arab Republic of Egypt. It places the human being at the center of its mission and seeks to understand the various dimensions of human existence through a comprehensive scientific study of the factors influencing behavior and development within contemporary society.
Since its establishment, the School has embraced a strategic vision founded on innovation and academic excellence. It comprises nine integrated academic departments: Mass Communication, Clinical Psychology, Geomatics and Remote Sensing, Social Work and Sustainable Development, Sociology, Archaeological Technology, Information and Documentation, Philosophy, and Islamic Sharia. All programs are taught in English and are based on internationally accredited curricula that align with the latest global educational standards, enabling our graduates to compete successfully in local, regional, and international markets.
The School is committed to providing a modern and advanced learning environment. It features specialized psychology laboratories equipped with scientific assessment tools, as well as state-of-the-art media laboratories that support practical learning and meet the demands of the twenty-first century. The School is also distinguished by a highly qualified faculty whose academic expertise and dedication contribute significantly to the intellectual and professional development of our students.
Guided by a forward-looking vision, the School continues to expand its capacity and attract increasing numbers of students each year through the development of innovative academic programs, the launch of distinctive initiatives aimed at outstanding students, and the introduction of new specializations that respond to evolving labor market needs. These efforts further strengthen its position as a leading academic center in the fields of humanities and social sciences.
Our primary goal is to prepare a generation of graduates equipped with profound knowledge, advanced skills, and the ability to think critically and creatively. We aspire to develop graduates who are active contributors to their communities and capable of creating sustainable and positive change in society.
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School of HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
Council
Professor Dr. Rashad Ahmed Abd El-Latif
Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences Council
School premises
An IT lab with 25 PCs, 8 printers, 1 photocopier and 2 scanners.
The central library, based on Campus, includes a large number of innovative nursing books and publications set out in a relaxing environment, conducive to studying. There are comfortable seating areas, group study areas, a silent study area and private study rooms.
There are central halls and stands at the university that can be used when necessary, and they are all equipped for cultural, artistic and sports activities
The university offers a learning management system (LMS) for enhancing learning needs in all areas, assignment, examinations and student registration attendance.
The university offers health care facilities through well-equipped health care clinics (general clinics, dental care clinics and physiotherapy clinic. There is a diverse food court offering cold and hot snacks as a small area offering a variety of groceries and cold snacks. In addition, there is a copy center, a bank and a flower shop
ACADEMIC PROGRAM
4
academic levels
Degree and Title:
Bachelor of Humanities and Social Sciences degree in Psychology
Program Hours:
The total credits (144 Hours)
STUDY PLAN
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SCIENTIFIC DEPARTMENTS
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
During the school’s bylaw creation, we were mindful of the developments in contemporary scientific branches in various disciplines and the changes in the labor market.
The school majors’ open doors for various job opportunities as follows:
- Scientific Research in the Field of Social Sciences
- Psychological and Social Counseling
- The Medical Field
- The Criminal Justice Field
- Use of Geographic Information Systems
- Maps and Cadastral Systems
- Restoration and Management of Antiquities and Archaeological Tourism Guidance
- Modern Media Systems
- Digital Governance and Library Management
- Islamic Studies
Curricular Concentration: Literature/Science/Science and Mathematics
Percentage: A minimum of 60%
Applicant score should add up to a minimum of 60% after conversion for all certificates.
