Program Overview
The program offers students the opportunity to gain a deep and comprehensive understanding of a wide range of pressing social issues, with a focus on the concepts of tolerance and peace. It aims to equip them with the ability to develop and implement policies and programs that enhance quality of life, promote social justice, address global challenges, foster cultural understanding, and develop innovative solutions to social issues. This enables students to make a positive and sustainable impact in their communities.
The program seeks to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to understand, analyze, and apply the concepts, principles, and values of tolerance and peace in society. It emphasizes the study of social and cultural aspects that contribute to building and strengthening a culture of tolerance and peace. Additionally, it aims to prepare highly qualified professionals with integrated academic and practical competencies to promote a culture of tolerance and coexistence and contribute positively and constructively to sustainable social development.
Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities
College: Social and Human Sciences
Bachelor’s Program in Social Studies in Tolerance and Peace (120 Credit Hours)
| Course Code and Number | Course | C.H | Prerequisite | Study Mode |
| First: University Core – 39 Credit Hours | ||||
| SSTU101 | Sheikh Zayed’s Legacy and Peaceful Coexistence in the UAE | 3 | – | Remote |
| ENGU101 | English Language 1 | 3 | – | In Person |
| ARAU100 | Syntax and Morphology 1 | 3 | – | In Person |
| SOCU101 | Introduction to the Humanities | 3 | – | In Person |
| ISLU100 | Islamic Culture | 3 | – | Remote |
| INVU100 | Fundamentals of Innovation & Entrepreneurship E | 3 | – | In Person |
| ISLU105 | Introduction to the Science of the Qur’an | 3 | – | In Person |
| RSCU100 | Research and Innovation Methods | 3 | – | In Person |
| SSTU100 | Emirati Society and National Identity | 3 | – | Remote |
| ECOU100 | Principles of Economics | 3 | – | In Person |
| ENGU102 | English Language 1 | 3 | ENGU101 | In Person |
| ICTU100 | Artificial Intelligence | 3 | – | In Person |
| NASU100 | Natural Sciences | 3 | – | In Person |
| Second: College Requirements – 12 Credit Hours | ||||
| CSS201 | Sociology | 3 | – | Remote |
| CSS202 | Psychology | 3 | – | In Person |
| SST309 | Logic and Critical Thinking | 3 | – | In Person |
| SST204 | History of Religions | 3 | – | In Person |
| Third: College Electives – 9 Credit Hours | ||||
| SST308 | Human Values in World Literature | 3 | – | Remote |
| PHI 128 | Islamic Philosophy | 3 | – | In Person |
| CSS203 | Intellectual Security | 3 | – | In Person |
| CSS305 | Learning Theories and Their Educational Applications | 3 | – | Remote |
| SST203 | Principles of Statistics | 3 | – | In Person |
| Fourth: Major Requirements – 60 Credit Hours | ||||
| SST303 | Social Psychology | 3 | – | In Person |
| SST302 | Sociology of Religion | 3 | CSS201 | In Person |
| SST305 | Ethics of Tolerance in World Cultures | 3 | – | Remote |
| SST401 | Socialization for Tolerance and Peace | 3 | – | In Person |
| SST304 | History of Social Thought | 3 | CSS201 | In Person |
| SST403 | Terms of Tolerance and Peace (in English) | 3 | ENGU102 | In Person |
| SST405 | Tolerance and Social Cohesion | 3 | In Person | |
| SST321 | Introduction to International Humanitarian Law (in English) | 3 | ENGU102 | In Person |
| CSS206 | Sociology of Culture | 3 | – | In Person |
| SST220 | Anthropology | 3 | – | In Person |
| PHI303 | Philosophy of Religion | 3 | – | In Person |
| SST410 | Sociology of Knowledge | 3 | – | In Person |
| SST409 | Studies in Citizenship, Tolerance, and Peace | 3 | – | In Person |
| SST310 | Family Sociology | 3 | CSS201 | In Person |
| SST208 | Social Texts (in English) | 3 | ENGU102 | In Person |
| PHI308 | Towards a Contemporary Emirati Philosophy | 3 | – | In Person |
| SST307 | Tolerance in Abrahamic Religions | 3 | SST204 | In Person |
| SST306 | Social Theories | 3 | CSS201 | In Person |
| CSS495 | Graduation Project | 3 | – | In Person |
| CSS496 | Internship | 3 | – | In Person |
1. Understand relevant social science concepts and theories.
2. Analyse social phenomena objectively, scientifically and critically.
3. Interpret concepts, knowledge and theories within tolerance and peace studies.
4. Be trained in critical and innovative thinking to address social, political and cultural challenges.
5. Acquire broad knowledge of cultural and social engagements that affect tolerance and peaceful co-existence.
6. Apply skills in creating innovative solutions to social challenges linked to hate, extremism, violence, and other social ills.
7. Understand human rights and international laws related to tolerance and peace.
8. Write a research paper based on a solid science-based methodology.