Overall SDG Alignment Evaluation:
The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology program is holistically designed to produce graduates with a profound understanding of social structures, cultural diversity, and the complex dynamics of human interaction, making it inherently aligned with the people-centered vision of the Sustainable Development Goals. The curriculum's philosophy, emphasizing critical thinking, social research, and a commitment to social justice, provides a robust framework for analyzing and addressing the root causes of global challenges. The program's core mission is a direct and powerful exploration of SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), with a comprehensive focus on issues of class, gender, ethnicity, and power. It provides the analytical tools to understand and build SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and to promote SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). Furthermore, the curriculum addresses key social and environmental determinants of health (SDG 3), poverty (SDG 1), and gender equality (SDG 5). As an academic program, it is a flagship of SDG 4 (Quality Education) and is built upon community engagement, embodying the spirit of SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).
SDG 1: No PovertyAlignment Summary: This program addresses the root causes of poverty by analyzing the social and economic structures that create and perpetuate it. Courses on social development and community studies equip students with the skills to work with communities and organizations to design and implement effective poverty reduction strategies.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS423401 | Social Development | Provides a comprehensive analysis of the theories and strategies aimed at promoting social and economic development, which is essential for creating policies to end poverty (Target 1.A). |
| HS423404 | Community and Community Study | Contributes to poverty reduction by teaching methods for analyzing community needs and assets, enabling the development of targeted, community-led initiatives (Target 1.B). |
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-beingAlignment Summary: The curriculum contributes to good health by exploring the social determinants of health and illness. By understanding how social factors like inequality, culture, and community impact health outcomes, graduates can contribute to developing more effective public health policies and interventions.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS423506 | Medical Sociology and Anthropology | Directly supports good health by analyzing the social and cultural factors that influence health, illness, and healthcare systems, contributing to more equitable and effective health policies (Target 3.4). |
SDG 4: Quality EducationAlignment Summary: The program itself is a vehicle for high-quality education, fostering the critical thinking, research skills, and appreciation for cultural diversity that are essential for global citizenship and sustainable development. It provides students with the intellectual tools for lifelong learning.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS422301 | Sociological and Anthropological Theories 1 | Enhances education for sustainable development by providing the theoretical frameworks to critically analyze social issues and understand the world (Target 4.7). |
| HS422303 | Social Research Methodology | Provides students with the essential technical and vocational skills for research and analysis, which are highly relevant for employment and further education (Target 4.4). |
SDG 5: Gender EqualityAlignment Summary: The program directly addresses gender equality by providing a deep sociological and anthropological understanding of how gender roles, identities, and inequalities are constructed and maintained in society. Graduates are equipped to analyze and challenge gender-based discrimination and advocate for equality.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS423501 | Sociology of Gender | Directly supports gender equality by critically examining the social construction of gender, gender inequality, and social change movements, providing the foundation to end all forms of discrimination (Target 5.1). |
SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic GrowthAlignment Summary: The curriculum contributes to decent work by providing an understanding of the social dynamics of the workplace. Courses on industrial and organizational sociology prepare students to analyze and improve working conditions, contributing to a more productive and equitable economy.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS423503 | Industrial and Organizational Sociology | Contributes to decent work by analyzing social relations in the workplace, labor rights, and organizational culture, which is essential for creating safe and productive work environments (Target 8.8). |
SDG 10: Reduced InequalitiesAlignment Summary: This program is fundamentally about understanding and reducing inequalities. It is dedicated to the critical examination of social stratification, power relations, and the dynamics of inclusion and exclusion based on class, gender, ethnicity, and other social categories, providing the knowledge base to build more equal societies.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS422101 | Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology | Forms the foundation for understanding social inequality and the importance of promoting the social, economic, and political inclusion of all (Target 10.2). |
| HS423502 | Social Class and Social Stratification | Directly addresses the goal of reducing inequality by critically analyzing the systems of social hierarchy and their consequences for life chances (Target 10.1). |
| HS423508 | Ethnic Groups | Contributes to reducing inequality by fostering an understanding of ethnic relations, multiculturalism, and the challenges faced by minority groups, promoting policies for social inclusion (Target 10.3). |
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and CommunitiesAlignment Summary: The program is essential for creating sustainable communities by providing the tools to understand the social fabric of urban and rural life. Graduates can analyze community needs, facilitate participatory planning, and contribute to the development of inclusive, safe, and resilient human settlements.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS423402 | Urban Sociology | Supports inclusive and sustainable urbanization by analyzing the social life, challenges, and planning of cities (Target 11.3). |
| HS423404 | Community and Community Study | Strengthens positive links between urban and rural areas by providing the skills to analyze and support community-led development initiatives (Target 11.A). |
| HS423405 | Rural Sociology | Contributes to sustainable communities by focusing on the social and economic dynamics of rural areas, which is crucial for balanced regional development. |
SDG 13: Climate ActionAlignment Summary: The curriculum addresses climate action by exploring the social dimensions of environmental problems. It provides the framework to understand how social behaviors and structures contribute to climate change and how to promote social change for environmental sustainability.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS423507 | Environmental Sociology | Improves education and awareness-raising on climate change mitigation and adaptation by analyzing the relationship between society, human action, and the natural environment (Target 13.3). |
SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong InstitutionsAlignment Summary: The program contributes to building peaceful, just, and strong institutions by providing a critical understanding of power, law, and social control. Graduates are equipped to analyze the social roots of conflict and crime and to contribute to the development of more just and inclusive social institutions.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS423504 | Criminology and Penology | Is essential for building just institutions by analyzing the causes of crime and the effectiveness of justice systems, promoting the rule of law (Target 16.3). |
| HS423512 | Political Sociology | Contributes to developing effective, accountable and transparent institutions by analyzing the social bases of political power and governance (Target 16.6). |
| HS423516 | Sociology of Law | Promotes the rule of law by examining the relationship between law and society, and how legal institutions can be made more responsive and just (Target 16.3). |
SDG 17: Partnerships for the GoalsAlignment Summary: The program fosters partnerships through its cooperative education program and its emphasis on community-based research. These components create a vital bridge between the university and civil society organizations, government agencies, and local communities, facilitating the collaborative work needed to achieve the SDGs.
| Course Code | Course Title | Alignment Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| HS424785 | Cooperative Education in Sociology and Anthropology | Directly encourages and promotes effective public-private and civil society partnerships by immersing students in real-world organizations, building collaborative experience (Target 17.17). |
| HS423404 | Community and Community Study | Enhances multi-stakeholder partnerships by teaching students how to work collaboratively with communities to identify and address local needs (Target 17.17). |