Programs

SOCIOLOGY

The head of the program is Ainura Sagynbaeva,
Associate professor,
Instructor of philosophy (Kiev State University),
Kandidat NAUK in Sociology (Moscow State University)

While all Sociology students must complete one set of core sociology courses and set of general education and language requirements, each student may select a series of elective courses that relate to his or her own research and professional interests. Students can pursue either a general sociology degree or a specialized degree in social research methods. The Sociology program at AUK is specifically designed to:

1. Offer students critical sociological perspectives and concepts for understanding the complexities of modern social life and problems;
   
   
2. Train students in the principles and methods of qualitative and quantitative social research;
   
   
3. Introduce students to classical and contemporary social theories and contemporary social theories and research concerns;
   
   
4. Familiarize students with fundamental issues of in sociological study;
   
   
5. Encourage students to develop individual research interests;
   
   
6. Prepare students for a variety of professional work and/or graduate training in sociology

How to enter the sociology program

Applications for the Sociology Program must be made to administration of the university from the 1st of June to the 1st of July, 2001. In addition to completing the general University application requirements by this date, students must submit a 250-word statement of purpose outlining their interest in Sociology to the Sociology Department, and must successfully complete a series of entrance exams given during the examination week beginning on the 3rd of July, 2001. Final decisions will be made at the end of this week.

Admission Requirements:

• TOEFL (500 or above);
• Mathematics (test);
• Interview concerning contemporary social issues.

Students considering applying to AUK's sociology program are encouraged to phone or visit us in person to discuss their University plans with us. Please call our Office Manager, Olga Alexeevna Yun, send us an e-mail, or come and visit us in Room 212. We look forward to meeting you!

The Office Manager - Olga Alexeevna Yun
Phone: (3312) 66 10 92
E-mail: soc@mail.AUK.kg

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