SOCIAL WORK UDSM

The department of Sociology is one of the teaching departments in the College of Social Sciences.

Teaching Programmes

Undergraduate Programmes

• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (3 years)

The degree orients students to the study of human social relationships and institutions and offers an understanding of how human action and consciousness both shape and are shaped by surrounding cultural and social structures.

A degree in Sociology gives you the opportunity to work in the following sectors: industries especially personnel management, organisation of labour and dispute settling, research institutions, Non Governmental Organisations and government departments.

• Bachelor of Social Work (3 years)

Social Work as a profession is in high demand now than ever so as to promote social change, solve problems in human relationships, work on empowerment and liberation of people to enhance wellbeing, intervene at points where people interact with their environments.

A degree in Social Work will enable one to work in medical/public health institutions, rehabilitation facilities, child welfare protection services and in higher learning institutions.

• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (3 years)

Psychology is the scientific study of behaviour and mental processes in both human and nonhuman animals. Psychologists are interested in how people think, feel and act- from interactions between people.

Psychologists work in variety of setting namely: hospitals, schools, human resource, engineering, law, courtrooms, community, prisons, corporate offices, universities to mention a few. For example, psychologists work with patients to help them change behaviours that have negative effects on their physical health. Psychologists also work with businesses to reduce employee’s stress and increase performance.

• Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology (3 years)

Anthropology is the study of humans past and present. Anthropologist aim at understanding the complexities of cultures across all of human history and build upon knowledge from the social and biological sciences as well as the humanities and physical sciences.

A Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology is directly applicable in employment fields such as market research, Non Governmental Organisations, and development studies, business, community liaison, legal careers, criminal investigation, environmental assessment and management, teaching, and health related projects, among many others.

Postgraduate Programmes

• Master of Arts in Sociology (full-time)

1. By coursework and dissertation (18 months)
2. By thesis (24 months)

• Master of Public Health (evening classes, 18 months)
• Doctor of Philosophy Degree (by thesis, 36 months)

Admission Criteria

Bachelor Degrees

• Minimum of two principal passes of which all must be in Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE).

Master in Public Health

• Holders of a bachelor degree from any recognised university with a G.P.A of 2.7 and above with a good background in social sciences related disciplines, biological science and environmental science.

• Master of Arts in Sociology

• Holders of a bachelor degree from any recognised university with a G.P.A of 2.7 or above with a good background in sociological theory and social science research.

• PhD in Sociology

• Good M.A Degree from any recognised university with sufficient background in social science related disciplines.

• For more information please visit www.udsm.ac.tz or,

  Post address:

  University of Dar es Salaam

  P.O. Box 35043

  Dar es Salaam,

  Tanzania.

  Physical address:

   Room No. 502, CoSS Tower Building, Mwalimu Nyerere Campus.

 

 

B.A. (Sociology)

This is a three year course for students who intend to develop an understanding of the development, structure and functioning of human society and social problems. B.A. (Sociology and Anthropology) is delivered in four main specializations:

• Specialization I: Health and Population Studies;
• Specialization II: Social Policy and Administration,
• Specialization III: Community Development and
• Specialization IV: Labor and Industrial Relations.

 

Students are required to take all the Core courses as indicated for each specialization. Students may choose additional Optional courses from the list provided as long as the student does not exceed the maximum number of required credits per semester. The program requires that students take at least 60 credits and at most 72 credits per semester. Compulsory second-year Practical Training (PT CoSS) conducted for 8 weeks during the long vacation, i.e., outside the two classroom semesters, is not included in the total minimum/maximum count. Students may take SO 399 only if invited or upon approval by the Head of Department.

 

Code	Course title	Status	Credits
First Year: Semester I
SO116	Introduction to Sociology	Core	12*
AT100	Introduction to Anthropology	Core	12
AS102	Introduction to Social Science Research Methods	Core	12
PL 111	Introduction to Critical Thinking and Argumentation	Core	12
DS101	Development Perspectives I	Core	8
CL106	Communication Skills for Arts and Social Sciences	Core	12
			68

First Year: Semester II
SO110	Introduction to Classical Sociological Theories	Core	12
SO115	Introduction to Culture and Society	Core	12
SO118	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology	Core	12
AS103	Introduction to Quantitative Research Methods	Core	12
SO113	Social Structure of Tanzanian Society	Core	12
DS102	Development Perspectives II	Core	8
			68

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Year: Semester I
Specialization I: Health and Population Studies
SO250	Classical Sociological Theories	Core	12
SO266	Anthropological Perspectives	Core	12
SO253	Quantitative Research Methods	Core	12
SO264	Introduction to Medical Sociology	Core	12
SO258	Family and Gender Relations: A Historical Perspective	Core	12
			60

 

 

 

 

A student may take one of the following course as an option for Specialization 1
HI270	Health Disease and Healing in the 19th and 20th Centuries in Africa	Optional	12
AS217	Introduction to Computers	Optional	12
AS220	Pan-African Thought and Practice I	Optional	12

Specialization2: Social Policy and Administration
SO250	Classical Sociological Theories	Core	12
SO266	Anthropological Perspectives	Core	12
SO253	Quantitative Research Methods	Core	12
SO268	Introduction to Social Work	Core	12
SO261	Introduction to Social Policy	Core	12
			60
A student may take one of the following courses for Specialization 2
SO254	Sociology of Organization	Optional	12
AS220	Pan-African Thought and Practice I	Optional	12
PS236	Public Administration and Bureaucracies	Optional	12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specialization 3: Community Development
SO250	Classical Sociological Theories	Core	12
SO266	Anthropological Perspectives	Core	12
SO253	Quantitative Research Methods	Core	12
SO256	Rural Sociology	Core	12
SO279	Introduction to Community Development	Core	12
			60
A student may choose one of the following for Specialisation 3
SO276	Introduction to Urban Sociology	Optional	12
AS220	Pan-African Thought and Practice	Optional	12*
SO260	Social Planning and Administration	Optional	12

Specialization 4: Labour and Industrial Relations
SO250	Classical Sociological Theories	Core	12
SO266	Anthropological Perspectives	Core	12
SO253	Quantitative Research Methods	Core	12
SO254	Sociology of Organization	Core	12
SO267	Introduction to Industrial Relations and Labour Legislation	Core	12
			60
A student may choose one of the following for Specialization 4
SO268	Introduction to Social Work	Optional	12
AS220	Pan-African Thought and Practice I	Optional	12
DS202	Science, Technology and Industrial Development	Optional	12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Second Year: Semester II
Specialization I: Health and Population Studies
SO251	Contemporary Sociological Theories	Core	12
SO284	Qualitative Research Methods	Core	12
SO280	Introduction to Social Psychology	Core	12*
SO265	Sociological Dimensions of Population Studies	Core	12
SO285	Introduction to Sociology of Sexuality	Core	12*
PT CoSS	Practical Training (CoSS)	Core
			60

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A student may choose one of the following for Specialization 1
SO277	Process of Urbanization in the Third World	Optional	12
AS221	Pan-African Thought and Practice II	Optional	12

 

 

 

 

 

Specialization 2: Social Policy and Administration
SO251	Contemporary Sociological Theories	Core	12
SO284	Qualitative Research Methods	Core	12
SO261	Social Planning and Administration	Core	12
SO273	Social Policy Analysis	Core	12
WK 201	Social Work with Groups and Organizations	Core	12
PT CoSS	Practical Training (FASS)	Core
			60
A student may choose one of the following for Specialization 2
DS213	Planning, Public Policy and Development	Optional	12
DS214	Poverty and Development	Optional	12
AS221	Pan-African Thought and Practice II	Optional	12
Specialization 3: Community Development
SO251	Contemporary Sociological Theories	Core	12
SO284	Qualitative Research Methods	Core	12
SO257	Sociology of Rural Development	Core	12
SO277	Process of Urbanization in The Third World	Core	12
SO260	Social Planning and Administration	Core	12
PT CoSS	Practical Training (FASS)	Core
			60

A student may choose to take the following course for specialization 3
PL311	Professional and Civic Ethics	Optional	12
SO391	Social Security and Policy Schemes	Optional	12
SO399	Dissertation++	Optional	24
Specialization 4: Labour and Industrial Relations
SO370	Sociology of Development	Core	12
SO398	Anthropology of Development	Core	12*
SO374	Industrial Relations in Tanzania	Core	12
SO379	Theories of Industrial Democracy and Worker’s Participation	Core	12
SO391	Social Security and Policy Schemes	Core	12
			60
A student may choose one of the following courses for Specialization 4
PL311	Professional and Civic Ethics	Optional	12
PS349	Organization and Management Development	Optional	12
SO399	Dissertation++	Optional	24
Third Year: Semester II
Specialization I: Health and Population Studies
SO371	Contemporary Social Change and Culture	Core	12
SO372	Foundation of Sociology of Knowledge	Core	12
SO395	Anthropological Analysis of East African Populations	Core	12
SO392	Population and Reproductive Health	Core	12
SO384	Occupational Health and Safety	Core	12
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A student must choose one or two of the following  for specialization 1
SO312	Guidance and Counselling	Optional	12*
WK309	Social Work and Community Health	Optional	12
SO385	Human Ecology	Optional	12
SO399	Dissertation++	Optional	24
Specialization 2: Social Policy and Administration
SO371	Contemporary Social Change and Culture	Core	12
SO372	Foundation of Sociology of Knowledge	Core	12
SO395	Anthropological Analysis of East African Populations	Core	12
SO384	Occupational Health and Safety	Core	12
WK307	Management of Social Welfare Organizations	Core	12
			60
A student must choose one or two of the following for Specialization 2
SO312	Guidance and Counselling	Optional	12
HR303	Managerial Skills Seminar	Optional	12
PS351	Legislatures and Legislative Processes	Optional	12
SO399	Dissertation++	Optional

Specialization 3: Community Development
SO371	Contemporary Social Change and Culture	Core	12
SO372	Foundation of Sociology of Knowledge	Core	12
SO395	Anthropological Analysis of East African Populations	Core	12
SO385	Human Ecology	Core	12
SO312	Guidance and Counselling	Core	12
			60
A student must choose one or two of the following for Specialization 3
SO378	Sociology of Religion	Optional	12
SO399	Dissertation++	Optional	24
Specialization 4: Labour and Industrial Relations
SO371	Contemporary Social Change and Culture	Core	12
SO372	Foundation of Sociology of Knowledge	Core	12
SO395	Anthropological Analysis of East African Populations	Core	12
SO382	Collective Bargaining and Dispute Settlement	Core	12
SO384	Occupational Health and Safety	Core	12
			60
A student must choose one or two of the following for Specialization 4
EC370	Labour Economics and Human Resources	Optional	12
SO399	Dissertation++	Optional	24
++A student who is invited to register SO399 (Dissertation) which has24 creditswillhave72 credits. Total B.A. (Sociology) programme minimum number of credits required is 376.