Sociology

• Full name: Sayeh Asma Rank: Associate Professor
  a.sayah@cu-maghnia.dz

The Bachelor's degree in Sociology is an academic path oriented toward both the public and private sectors. It aims to enable students to acquire knowledge and skills related to society as a whole and the social phenomena it encompasses: at the level of the family, school, work, public space, and more.

The Bachelor's degree in General Sociology serves as an essential foundation for acquiring key knowledge that acts as a bridge, enabling students to enter various Master's specializations both within or outside the center. Students benefit from academic and methodological training in this field, providing them with the necessary tools to analyze the social phenomena surrounding them.

The Bachelor's degree in Sociology is intended for students holding a baccalaureate degree who are drawn to a critical and in-depth way of thinking to examine, understand, and interpret social phenomena.

Admission Requirements & Enrollment

The University Centre of Maghnia (UCM) offers diverse undergraduate programs open to both national and international applicants, subject to the following regulatory frameworks:

1. High School Graduates (Baccalaureate Holders) Prospective students holding a Bachelor’s degree (Baccalaureate) or an equivalent international qualification may apply according to the criteria and procedures updated annually by the Algerian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
2. Holders of Prior University Degrees (Classic System)

Candidates seeking to advance their studies or specialize further may apply based on available pedagogical capacity and ministerial guidelines. This includes:

• Holders of Prior University Degrees License degree (Classic System).
• Holders of the DEUABaccalaureate + 3 years Classic System)

3. Second Degree Candidates

Students who already hold a university degree may apply for a second degree programsubject to seat availability and specific departmental requirements

3. International Students ("Study in Algeria" Program)

UCM warmly welcomes international applicants. Admission is granted based on the following:

• The candidate must hold a degree in Baccalaureate degree or an internationally recognized equivalent
• Registration via the official ""Study in Algeria"" (Study in Algeria).
• Prior attainment of an Equivalence Certificate from the Algerian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.

Important Notes Regarding Tuition Fees:

• Tuition-Free: Education is free for Algerian residents and international students receiving official scholarships from the Algerian Ministry of Higher Education
• Fee-Paying: International students under the "Study in Algeria" program (non-scholarship) are subject to annual fees fees covering tuition, accommodation, and catering, determined by current regulatory decrees.

The structure of the Bachelor's degrees at the Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences allows students to choose their specialization progressively according to the following model:

First Year (Year 01)

• First Semester It serves as a common portal between social science pathways, specifically Sociology and Psychology, where students receive diverse educational content: Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Orthophony, History of Algeria, and more.
• Semester TwoStudents remain in the same common pathway with a change in the subjects they receive.

At the end of the first year, students are required to choose one of the two proposed tracks for the second year:

• Sociology
• Clinical Psychology

Second Year (Bachelor 2 / L2)

In the second year, content specialized in General Sociology is provided, where the student learns about the origins of this science and its importance to the individual and society. Additionally, they receive the methodological foundations that enable them to research social phenomena as a specialist.

The Bachelor's degree in Sociology aims to convey fundamental knowledge related to society and its institutions, while providing students with the mechanisms of social research.

By the end of the six semesters of the programme, students will have acquired a range of skills in the following areas:

• Enables mastery of knowledge related to the specialization.
• Perceiving the social issues surrounding them and knowing how to address them through research, both theoretically and in the field.
• Acquisition of skills in analysis, interpretation, and understanding of society and its institutions.

Mandatory internships and supervised projects in the final year of the License and Master’s programs serve as a vital bridge between theory and practice. Students gain immersive field experience, applying scientific methodologies to real-world business challenges while developing essential project management and problem-solving skills.

These opportunities foster professional networking and self-reliance, ensuring a seamless transition into the global workforce

The Bachelor's degree in Sociology provides students who obtain it the opportunity for employment in the following sectors:

• Education sector
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Academic Prospects and Postgraduate Opportunities Post-Bachelor's

This program opens broad horizons for students wishing to deepen their academic path, as the obtained Bachelor's degree provides the following opportunities:

1. Postgraduate Opportunities

The current academic program allows for direct enrollment in Master's degreewhether in the original specialization or moving toward integrated specializations within the same branch

2. Global Mobility & Scholarships

Distinguished students can aspire to pursue their postgraduate studies in Prestigious foreign universitiesthrough two pathways:

• Official Partnerships: Within the framework of international cooperation programs and scholarships established by the Algerian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research with partner countries
• Individual Application: Students are eligible for direct enrollment in international universities, in accordance with the academic standards and criteria set by those educational institutions abroad

Is considered Supervision Cell (Tutorat) A fundamental pedagogical support mechanism aimed at guiding students and facilitating their integration into university life. Its role consists of providing Knowledge-based and Methodological Support It helps students organize their academic path, overcome learning difficulties, and develop self-study skills

The cell acts as a liaison between the student and the administration, providing personalized consultations to build academic and professional project ambitious, ensuring higher success rates and achieving academic and professional excellence for graduates.

The Job Club at UCM (Job Club) at the University Centre of Maghnia, the primary interactive space for preparing students to enter the professional world. Its role extends beyond the academic aspect to focus on Professional Empowerment Through intensive training in self-marketing techniques, professional CV writing, and confidently navigating job interviews

The club serves as a true bridge connecting graduates to the labor market, providing them with the necessary tools to explore opportunities and build a professional network. This helps narrow the unemployment gap and ensures a swift and successful transition from the classroom to promising career paths

The University Centre of Maghnia serves as a fertile environment for innovation, where efforts have converged to establish an integrated ecosystem for supporting entrepreneurial thinking, led by The University Business Incubator Which works on mentoring innovators and startups from the 'ideation' stage to 'implementation,' by providing high-quality coaching and specialized consultations to obtain the 'Innovative Project' label

Alongside it, stands out Entrepreneurship Development Center (CDE) As a strategic link for developing students' entrepreneurial skills, in partnership with the National Entrepreneurship Support and Development Agency (NESDA), it focuses on practical training and technical mentorship. The center also includes Technology and Innovation Support Centre (CATI) which ensures the protection of intellectual property and patents

These entities integrate to form a bridge connecting the university to the economic environment, thereby transforming academic projects into promising economic enterprises that contribute to local and national development. This establishes the University Centre of Maghnia as a true hub for shaping the entrepreneurs of tomorrow