School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Humanities and Social Sciences
Degree and Title:
Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Anthropology
Bachelor’s degree in Psychology
Bachelor’s degree in Geography
Bachelor’s degree in Archaeology
Bachelor’s degree in Informatics of Libraries and Archives
Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy
Bachelor’s degree in Media
Bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies
Study Hours/Academic Levels:
144 credit hours/4 academic levels
Meet the Dean
Professor Dr. Sami Mohamed Nassar
Dr. Sami Mohamed Nassar is the dean of School of Humanities and Social Sciences at Badr University in Cairo. He is the former dean of the Faculty of Educational Studies, National Egyptian, ELearning University (EELU,) and the former dean of the Post-Graduate School of Education, Cairo University. Dr. Nassar is the author of several books concerned with lifelong learning and adult Education such as “Lifelong learning in the Arab Region: Policy Implications,” (UNESCO)”The Status of Adult Learning and Education in the Arab States: Regional Report” (CONFINTEA VI) UIL, “Education for Difference,” “Educational Issues in a Globalized and Post-Modern Era” and “New Trends in Adult Education.” He made himself known in different national and regional councils and bodies; Dr. Nassar has been a member of the Egyptian Supreme Council of Universities, the National Council of Women in Egypt, the Supreme Council of Culture, and the Arab Feminist Union.
About
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.
Dean’s Word
It pleases me to welcome you at the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the unique school that seeks to achieve excellence in all its programs which includes different disciplines like: psychology, sociology, mass-media, GIS, knowledge management and librarianship, archaeology, philosophy and Islamic studies.
In this context, the mission of the School of Humanities and Social Science is to provide the society with graduates who are qualified practitioners, who possess the capacities and skills which enable them to join the labor market, and who are able to interact with the new changes and trends in their field of work, and who can continue learning and research to acquire new knowledge and achieve self-development professionally, academically and culturally.
At last, I wish you a fruitful university life through which you achieve all your ambitions and hopes.
Professor Dr. Sami Nassar
Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
Strategy
The School of Humanities and Social Sciences at BUC seeks to achieve excellence, quality, and competitiveness standards in education and research in all its academic programs which includes different disciplines in humanities and social sciences.
: The School of Humanities and Social Sciences aims to provide the society with qualified specialists and practitioners, who possess the capacities and skills which enable them to join the labor market, and who are able to interact with the new changes and trends in their field of work, and who can continue learning and research to acquire new knowledge and achieve self-development professionally, academically and culturally
1- Providing students with knowledge, theories and modern approaches in the fields of humanities and social sciences.
2- Developing thinking, methodological skills and social attitudes of the students by using the latest learning approaches.
3- Building effective relationships with global academic environments, in order to achieve a high degree of quality and efficiency in university education in Egypt.
4- Providing students with the necessary skills for the labor market in the field of humanities and social sciences.
5- Contributing in the building positive attitudes of students through the development of mental and interactive abilities.
6- Achieving the highest degree of corporate governance through effective management, transparency and integrity.
7- Supporting scientific research that adheres to scientific international standards and ethics.
8- Work on the permanent development of the creative and innovative capabilities of students through learning, research and student activities.
9- Encourage students to engage in civil society activities, volunteer initiatives and community service.
School of Humanities and Social Sciences Council
Dr. Sami Nassar | Dean of School Humanities and Social Sciences Council |
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Facilities
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
Degree Title:
Bachelor of Humanities and Social Sciences degree in Psychology
Program Hours:
The total credits (144 Hours)
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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
Graduate Occupational Profile
The programs offered by SHSC seek to provide labor market with graduates who have the 21st century skills: Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, and Creativity. Meantime our programs qualifies them to be flexible in their career choices and successful in their career path which include a large diversity of fields, such as:
– Social Work
– Nongovernmental Organizations
– Civil Service
– Mental Health and Counseling
– Consultancy
– Television and Radio
– Journalism
– Media Production
– Public Relations
– Digital Media
– Digital Marketing
– Archaeology
– Tourist Guidance
– Cultural Heritage
– Management of Libraries and Information Systems.
– Knowledge Management.
– Islamic Studies.
News & Events
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.
