Faculty of Human Sciences
Dean's Message \
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The Faculty of Human Sciences, previously the Faculty of Arts, is the earliest founded Faculty at BAU located on Beirut Campus, and it is a cornerstone of the University. The Faculty consists of a number of departments representing various disciplines of the humanities ranging from social sciences to three major languages. This academic structure of the Faculty is a clear manifestation of its importance and its substantial contribution to the education in Lebanon. In the light of the rapid changes and progress in the fields of technology and knowledge, the Faculty of Human Sciences has adopted a philosophy of growth and sustainable development by applying new methods in teaching and learning, producing graduates worthy of the reputation of BAU, and being capable of satisfying the needs of the job-market. To further enhance our cutting edge, the Faculty has taken its first steps towards the international academic accreditation, with the accreditation of the Psychology Program by AHPGS (The Accreditation Agency in Health & Social Sciences) in 2017. Prof. Mayssah El Nayal Dean of Faculty of Human Sciences
Organizational Structure \
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The Faculty of Human Sciences consists of different areas of specialties: Arabic Language & Literature, English Language & Literature, French Language & Literature, Sociology, Psychology, and Mass Communication. The Organizational Chart of the Faculty is as follows:
Faculty Council Executive Administrator
Dean
Faculty Committees
Departments Arabic Language & Literature
Sociology
English Language & Literature
Psychology
French Language & Literature
Mass Communication
Academic Degrees \ Investing in the Future
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The Faculty of Human Sciences offers: - Diploma in Special Needs Studies. Bachelor Degree (BA) in Professional Diplomas - Arabic Language & Literature - Diplome en Traduction - English Language & Literature - Diploma in Translation (Department of English - French Language & Literature Language and Literature) - Sociology - Diploma in journalism. - Psychology Teaching Diploma - Mass Communication. Master’s Degree & PhD Degrees - Arabic Language and Literature Diploma Degree in the Following Specializations - English Language and Literature - Women’s Studies Diploma - French Language and Literature - Three Specialized and Four Professional Diplomas and they include: - Sociology Specialized Diplomas - Psychology - Diploma in Preparing TAFL (Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language) - Mass Communication Instructors - History - Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Department of English - Library and Information Science Language and Literature) - Diploma in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (Department of French Language and Literature)
Undergraduate Programs \ Making a Smart Choice
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Department
Program
Bachelor Total Credit Hours
Min No. of Years
Arabic Language & Literature
99
3
English Language & Literature English Language & Literature
99
3
French Language & Literature
French Language & Literature
99
3
Arabic Language & Literature
Sociology
Sociology
99
3
Psychology
Psychology
99
3
Mass Communication
Mass Communication
99
3
Admission Requirements To be accepted for an Undergraduate Degree, applicants must: - Hold the official Lebanese Secondary School Certificate in a branch relevant to the chosen undergraduate field of specialization or an official equivalent; - Successfully pass an Entrance Exam to measure the level of proficiency as listed below: Department of English Language & Literature: Proficiency in Reading
Comprehension, Writing and Grammar. Department of French Language & Literature: Les CompĂŠtences: ComprĂŠhension, Expression Ecrites et Orale et Grammaire. Department of Mass Communication: General knowledge, "Arabic and English or French", as well as a Personal Interview.
Graduation Requirements
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To receive a Bachelor Degree (BA) in any of the programs at the Faculty of Human Sciences, a student must satisfactorily complete 99 credit hours with an overall minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 + International Computer Driving License (ICDL). The following table summarizes the number of credit hours required for each Bachelor granting program at the Faculty:
Program
University Requirements
Major Requirements
Total Credit Hours
Mandatory Courses
Elective Courses
Major Core Courses
Departmental Electives
Faculty Elective Courses
ARAB
5
11
59
12
12
99
ENGL
5
11
59
12
12
99
FREN
5
11
59
12
12
99
SOCI
5
11
59
12
12
99
PSYC
5
11
59
12
12
99
MCOM
5
11
59
12
12
99
ARAB: Arabic Language & Literature SOCI: Sociology
ENGL: English Language & Literature PSYC: Psychology
FREN: French Language & Literature MCOM: Mass Communication
Career Opportunities Arabic Language & Literature - Translator - Teacher - Editor - Arabic-Speaking Anchor of News Bulletins - Executive Secretary in Banks and Business Corporations English Language & Literature - Teacher - Translator - Editor - Public Relations Officer - Executive Secretary - English-Speaking Anchor - Work in: Airlines, Cultural Organizations and Other Institutions French Language & Literature - L’enseignement - La Fonction Publique - La Banque - Les Maisons D’édition - Les Relations Publiques dans une Entreprise - Journalisme et Communication, Traduction
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Sociology - Delinquency or Career Services Counselor - Work in an Adoption Agency - Consultant in Social Organisations - Social Workers Psychology - A Specialist / Psychologist in: Laboratoires Hospitals Courtrooms Schools and Universities Community Heath Centers Prisons Corporate Offices - Family & School Counsellor - Child Development Specialist - Special Education Psychologist
Mass Communication - Audio Engineer - Promotion Manager - Master Control Operator - Media Planner - TV Director or Producer - Camera Operator - Journalist.
Graduate Programs \ Admission Requirements Diploma Degree Applicants to any of the graduate diplomas must hold a Bachelor Degree obtained from BAU or any other recognized university. Master’s Degree Applicants to a Master’s Degree must hold a Bachelor Degree obtained from BAU or any other recognized university. PhD Degree Applicants to a PhD Degree must hold a Master’s Degree from BAU or any other recognized university that qualifies the student to pursue a PhD with a minimum CGPA 2.33.
Graduation Requirements Diploma Degree To be granted the Diploma, the student needs to successfully complete the required number of credit hours as stipulated in the relevant faculty curriculum with a CGPA of no less than 2.33. Master's Degree The student has to successfully complete the required credit hours of the courses with a CGPA of no less than 2.33 and successfully defend the thesis in
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no less than two years from the date of registration in the program. PhD Degree The student should successfully complete the required credit hours with a CGPA of no less than 2.33 in the course-work and successfully defend the dissertation in a period of no less than three years from the date of registration in the program.
Programs & Degrees \
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Program
Diploma
Master
PhD
Total Credit Hours
Min No. of Years
Total Credit Hours
Min No. of Years
Total Credit Hours
Min No. of Years
Women's Studies Diploma
24
1
-
-
-
-
Teaching Diploma
28
1
-
-
-
-
Diploma of Preparing TAFL Instructors
24
1
-
-
-
-
Arabic Language & Literature
-
-
36
2
40
3
Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
24
1
-
-
-
-
Diploma in Translation
30
1
-
-
-
-
English Language & Literature
-
-
36
2
40
3
Diploma in Teaching French as a Foreign Language
24
1
-
-
-
-
Diplome Professionel en Traduction
24
1
-
-
-
-
French Language & Literature
-
-
36
2
40
3
Diploma of Journalism
24
1
-
-
-
-
Mass Communication
-
-
36
2
40
3
Specialized Diploma in Special Needs Studies
24
1
-
-
-
-
Psychology
-
-
36
2
40
3
Sociology
-
-
36
2
40
3
History
-
-
36
2
40
3
Libraries & Information Sciences
-
-
36
2
40
3
Academic Policy \ Supporting Your Steps The Academic Policy helps students understand their rights and responsibilities and successfully complete all required academic tasks.
Academic Advising Academic Advising is a shared responsibility; it entails a dynamic relationship between the advisor and the student. The advisors are committed to help students make a successful transition to the university and develop an appropriate academic plan. Advising is available to all students before the registration process to assist them in choosing a major, selecting courses, and completing all graduation requirements.
Code of Ethics The Code of Ethics is designed to establish an environment of honor and trust within the University. BAU’s Code of Ethics aims at promoting the growth of ethically responsible students through adherence to the highest standards of academic integrity, ethics, and morals.
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Learning Facilities \ Inspiring Your Learning
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The Faculty enjoys a number of academic facilities that are open to students:
Library The Faculty of Human Sciences library supports all the Scientific Departments. Its collection consists of (52151) Books and (6000) E-books, (184) Multimedia, (5) Online & Print Periodicals, and (1500) Dissertations, and Maps. In addition to al Manhal Arabic database, Women’s International Studies, Encyclopedia Britannica, and Library & Information Science Full text databases.
Media Center Mass Communication students can take advantage of the services provided by the Media Center to enhance their study by offering them training programs based on quality education, scientific research, and international broadcast standards.
Language Center The Language Center offers language courses and activities for BAU students who need to improve their language proficiency in English. The Center also offers courses in Arabic, as part of the TAFL division, to foreign and exchange students.
Psychology Laboratory The Psychology Laboratory is located on the tenth floor of Hariri Building. It contains a number of instruments that correspond to the empirical part of
learning theories of psychology. The lab includes different batteries that assess Faculty Guide Learning Facilities intellectual skills, aptitudes, attitudes, and motivations as well as scales to page. 12 assess mental abilities. In addition, the Psychology Laboratory includes a variety of Personality Scales, Mental Health Scales, and Clinical & Diagnostic Emotional Scales. Students are trained on how to apply these scales, correct the scales, and interpret the scores according to psychological theories.
Computer Lab The Computer Lab is located on the 11th floor of the Hariri Building. It supports a number of required services especially in the Mass Communication Program.
Student Life \ Advancing Knowledge... Transforming Lives Faculty Guide Student Life page. 13
University Facilities and Services All registered students have access to University facilities: Health Care - Medical Clinic - Dental Clinic - Nutrition and Dietetics Clinic - Physical Therapy Clinic Technology Services - Portal (iConnect) - Webmail - Phone and Mail Services - Campus Wi-Fi - ATM Dorms (Debbieh Campus) Cafeterias Debbieh Astronomical Observatory Transportation and Parking Legal Clinic Cultural Campaigns
Teams & Clubs (Beirut Campus) Teams Basketball (Male) ,Basketball (Female), Football, Futsal, Volleyball (Male), Volleyball (Female), Handball (Male), Archery, Chess, Muay Thai, Table Tennis, Swimming. Clubs Drama, Music, Folk Dance, Zumba, Scouts, Lebanese Red Cross Youth Center-BAU. (Debbieh Campus) Teams Basketball (Male) ,Basketball (Female), Football (Male), Futsal (Male), Volleyball, Handball (Male), Chess , Table Tennis, Kick Boxing, Body Building, Tennis, Astronomy, Wrestling (Male), Athletics, Badminton. Clubs Drama, Music, Zumba, Scouts, Dance.
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(Tripoli Campus) Teams Basketball (Male) ,Basketball (Female), Football (Male), Volleyball (Male) Volleyball (Female), Table Tennis (Male), Kick Boxing (Male), Body Building, Cardio, Aerobics. Clubs Drama, Music, Arts, Dance, Social, TEDx, Entrepreneur, Environmental, and Adventure.
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Faculty Contacts Mahmoud Skafi Executive Administrator (Phone) +961 1 300110 (Ext) 2695 (Email) humansciences@bau.edu.lb