ASAUB

Department of Applied Sociology

Vision
Promoting social engineering skill

Goal
Producing young social scientists and professional applied sociologists for social work, humanitarian affairs, welfare sectors, social business, and planning, policy analysis and development activism.

Mission
BSS (Honours) in applied sociology leading to MSS in development studies Hands-on learning of empirical research Executive training for professionals on: Interdisciplinary research techniques Alternative media application in development.Policy analysis and advocacy.

Applied Sociology :
ASA University Bangladesh is the proud pioneer of the Department of Applied Sociology-a uniquely first of its kind program in Bangladesh. The program envisions capacity building and life-skill development of the graduates to meet upcoming job market demands in fast moving social contexts. The Applied Sociology program is mandated is to translate knowledge-production into efficient and effective social engineering toward sustainable solutions to emerging social problems.. In other words, applied sociology transforms theories into practices. It is the "practical arena" of sociological scholarship. Applied sociology incorporates emerging sociological discourses with process research. In doing so, this scholastic trend continuously walks through diverse social realities. This is, in fact, an outline to sophisticated social analysis and informed activism for meeting complex societal needs over time

Research & Academic Priorities :
Visual anthropology and media sociology HIV/AIDS, socio-environmental epidemiology Alternative media and development practice Network society and cyber-society cybernetics Globalization, livelihood and survival strategy Neo-populism, civil society & public sociology Consumerism & consumer society Rural-urban disparity, education & integration Community-based development modeling GO-NGO and public-private partnership Corporate social responsibility analysis Postmoderns, subalterns and survivors Peace and conflict resolution

Academic Timeline : Spring semester: January to April Summer semester: May to August Fall semester: September to December

The Program :

4 years [12 semesters]
3400 marks,136 credits hours Four 3 Credit hour
courses per semester 2 classes per course per week (33 hours)
13 week semester comprised of:

-11 week classroom teaching
-1 week exam preparation break
-1 week semester final examination

Benefits of Applied Sociology Study :
Internship opportunities in government wings, national-international NGOs, UN agencies, and finance, business and corporate workplaces. Part-time job placement Preference for ASAUB graduates in ASA jobs. Internationally trained faculty members Quality library, cafeteria, and computer lab Non-political and non-smoking environment High standard classrooms English language lab & co-curricular activities Clean, spacious and centrally air-conditioned campus; modern facilities and computer labs providing unlimited extreme-speed internet access; spacious auditorium, and classes equipped with overhead multimedia projectors.

Scholarship :
On the basis of HSC result, students receive 15-100% scholarship/tuition fee waiver in the first semester, and keep receiving extended benefit on the basis of semester result and performance in co-curricular and extra-curricular activities. Wardens of ASA employees and freedom fighters, and students with physical disability and ethnic identity enjoy special tuition waiver.

Computer Labs and the Library :
ASAUB has a sophisticated central computer lab and a well decorated MIS lab with 24 hour internet facilities. Faculty members, researchers, students and staffs of ASAUB are entitled to freely access a large volume of central library resources, and more than 100 full-text journals. The Center for Socio-Economic Research of ASAUB publishes its biannual journal "ASA University Review" on a regular basis.

Admission Eligibility :
Minimum GPA 2.5 in SSC and HSC or equivalent examinations (at least two 2nd divisions). 'A' level students must have minimum GPA 2.5 in at least 5 'O' level subjects and 2 'A' level subjects. Only one E is acceptable in both levels.

RESOURCE PERSONS :
Advisors comprised of professors from the University of Dhaka and abroad, and international policy experts, and faculty members.

- Prof. Dr. Mahbub Uddin Ahmed (PhD, Canada)
- Prof. Dr. Syeda Zakia Hossain (PhD, Australia)
- Prof. Dr. Nurul Islam (PhD, India)
- Prof. Dr. Nurul Islam (PhD, India)
- Prof. Dr. Mobasser Monem (PhD, UK)
- Prof. Dr. Taibur Rahman (PhD, Hong Kong)
- Dr. Moin Ahmed (PhD, China)
- Dr. Khalid Hasan MBA, PhD
- Mr. A.K.M. Nasirul Haque
- Dr. Helal Mohiuddin (PhD, Canada)
- Dr. Ahasun Habib
- Mr. Md. Soyeb Uddin Haider
- Ms. Fatema Tania
- Ms. Rowshon Ara Romke
- Ms. Tabassum Rahman
- Ms. Nilufar Akter Eva
- Mr. Humayun Kabir
- Mr. Muhammad Zakir Hussain

ASAUB has now more than 6 bighas of land for its permanent campus adjacent to Uttara Third Phase

Teaching :

Classroom teaching is conducted by the teachers using lecture and other methods like question & answers, group work, discussion, students' presentation, literature review, term paper preparation, social demonstration, class tests, and lecture using visual aids.Classroom teaching is conducted by the teachers using lecture and other methods like question & answers, group work, discussion, students' presentation, literature review, term paper preparation, social demonstration, class tests, and lecture using visual aids. Course Teacher distributes lecture note and reading materials on every lecture. Students are always welcome by the teachers for additional discussions.	Students are in classroom.
The students availed the opportunity of exercising their research knowledge and studying practically the social problems and issues, which was part of their two courses.
Students are interviewing village women to learn about villager's problems and livelihoods.	Students are interviewing village women to learn about villager's problems and livelihoods.
One of the students is interviewing a village woman to learn about rural livelihoods.	Students took active part in a seminar during their field study tour to Khulna
Students took active part in a seminar during their field study tour to Khulna	Students took active part in a seminar during their field study tour to Khulna

Faculty :

Five full time faculty lead the department. Dr. Helal Mohiuddin, Professor & Chairman of the Department, has specialization in Development Sociology (MSS,Dhaka University Bangladesh), Regional and Rural Development Planing (MSc, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand) and Anthropology of Globalization and Livelihood Strategy(University of Manitoba, Canada.)

Dr. ASM Amanullah (Hons), MSS, PhD (Sydney) Professor Department of Sociology University of Dhaka, Bangladesh Advisor: MPH and Applied Sociology Programs, ASA University, Bangladesh (International Expert on HIV/AIDS, Demography, and Public Health Education. ) Email:dramanullah@hotmail.com Mobile:+88-01819151178	Dr. A.S.M. Amanullah is presently a Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Dhaka.He did his Masters in Sociology from the University of Dhaka in 1989, and obtained Ph.D. in HIV/AIDS from the University of New South Wales (Sydney), Australia in 2002. During his relatively long job experience, he has worked not only as an academic researcher but also was involved in various research projects funded by different organizations. So far, Dr. Amanullah worked in 30 research projects as Principal Investigator (PI)/Co-PI/Consultant, about a half of which were directly related to Primary Health, HIV/AIDS or Reproductive Health issues. With his long and diverse experience in teaching, research and consultancy in the field of HIV/AIDS, FP, Nutrition, Media, Rural Development, and Reproductive Health Education, Dr. Amanullah continues to provide insight, and add new dimension to the subject against human rights, international legal framework and gender perspectives. His outstanding epistemological base in the discipline is unrivalled and his continued striving for attaining yet excellence is commendable.
Dr. Helal Mohiuddin Ph.D. (University of Manitoba, Canada); MSc. (Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand); MSS (University of Dhaka, Bangladesh) Professor and Chairman Department of Applied Sociology.	Dr. Helal Mohiuddin obtained PhD (2004) in anthropology from the University of Manitoba in Canada; MSc (1997) in regional planning from the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand; and BSS and MSS (1989) in Sociology from the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh. Throughout his research and teaching career since 1993, Dr. Mohiuddin taught at the University of Chittagong and University of Dhaka in Bangladesh; and University of Manitoba, and University of Winnipeg and Menno Simons College of the Canadian Mennonite University in Canada. Dr. Mohiuddin's interest and specialization lie in globalization-led changes in social dynamics, livelihood strategies, indigenous knowledge system, gender and development, disaster preparedness, and participatory development and qualitative research. Dr. Mohiuddin has edited and authored five books, and published twenty articles in reputed national-international journals. As well, he has contributed in twenty five social research projects as principal investigator (PI), co-investigator and team member. In addition, Dr. Mohiuddin contributed in eighteen training and workshop sessions as a resource person, and attended ten international conferences.
Dr Ahasun Habib Senior Lecturer Email:dahaub@gmail.com Mobile:+88-01912255455	BSS ( Hons ) and MSS in Sociology, Jagannath University College, Dhaka 1994 $ 1995. He awarded PhD in Medical Sociology from California, USA in 2009. He has 13 years experience of teaching and research. Dr. Ahasun has written above 20 reference books concerning Sociology, Research Methodology, Social Problems in Bangladesh and Social Development issue. He is a chief editor of two International Research Journals, especially 'World Vision' ( ISSN: 2078-8460 ) and 'Banglavision' ( ISSN: 2079-567X )
Rowshan Ara Romke Lecturer	BSS in Government and Politics, 2004 and MSS in Government and Politics, 2005 from Jahangirnagar University. She is doing PhD on 'Impact of Online Social Networking in Politics' from Jahangirnagar University.
Fatema Tania Lecturer	BSS in Anthropology, 2006 and M SS in Anthropology, 2007 from University of Dhaka. Ms. Tania is been doing M. Phil in Anthropology in the field of "Life and Living of Santal Women of Dinajpur" from University of Dhaka.
Soyeb Uddin Haider Lecturer	BSS (Hons) in Sociology, 2003 and MSS in Sociology, 2004 from the University of Dhaka. He has 5 years in teaching and research. He has two research articles in reputed and peer reviewed journals.
Tabassum Rahman Lecturer (On Study Leave)	BSS in Sociology (2003) and MSS (First Class) in Sociology (2004) from University of Dhaka. Worked as Material Developer in BRAC Education Program during September 2008-December 2010.
Humayun Kabir Lecturer: Dept of Sociology Dhaka University Part-time Lecturer at Applied Sociology, ASAUB	BSS Hons. in Sociology (First Class First) (2006) and MSS in Sociology (2007) (First Class First) from University of Dhaka. Worked as Lecturer in the MPH department at ASAUB. Also worked as Research Associates in various national and International projects.
Md Zakir Hossain Part-time Lecturer	BSS Hons. in Sociology (First Class) (2007) and MSS in Sociology (2008) (First Class First) from University of Dhaka. Worked as Research Associates in various national and international projects.

Honorary Advisor :

Professor Dr A. I. Mahbub Uddin Ahmed (PhD, Canada), Chairman, Dept. of Sociology, Dhaka University.
Professor Dr Syeda Zakia Hossain (PhD, Australia), Behavioral and Community Health Sciences, Sydney University, Australia.
Professor Dr Nurul Islam (PhD), Dept. of Sociology, Dhaka University.
Dr Shah Ehsan Habib (PhD, Australia), Dhaka University.
Professor Dr Mobasser Monem (PhD, UK), HRM Expert, Dhaka University.
Professor Dr Taibur Rahman (PhD, Hong Kong), Policy Expert, Dhaka University.
Dr Moin Ahmed (PhD in Demography, China), Population Expert, Dhaka University.
Dr Khalid Hasan MBA, PhD, Public Health Expert, Country Director, Neilsen Company Bangladesh.
Mr. A.K.M. Nasirul Haque, MS in Public Policy, USA, Policy Expert.

Scholarship:
Students are given scholarship/tuition fee waiver from 15-100% for meritorious results in HSC only for first semester, but, waiver is given based on semester result. Students perform best in co-curricular activities like songs; dance, drama, debate, etc. are also given scholarships. Special waiver is given to disabled and tribal students. Special waiver is given to children of ASA members and the freedom fighters.

Research Programs
Current research program of the Department of Applied Sociology is 'Consumers' perception on causes of Market Price Hike, impacts on livelihoods and dealing with the issue.
The department has a plan to organize three national seminars during 2011 on (1) Role of [private] education sector organizations in Nation Building processes, (2) Consumers' perception on causes of Market Price Hike, impacts on livelihoods and dealing with the issue and (3) Challenges of Rural Colleges in ensuring quality higher education.
The department is also a member of consortium in a Collaborative Research with Southampton University, UK in association with Institute of Water and Flood Management (IWFM) of BUET. This five years research project on 'Ecosystem Services for Poverty Alleviation' will start from September 2011. The students of Applied Sociology including other departments have good scope and opportunities to participate actively in these programs.

Students' Comments

We have chosen ASA University because it provides students with a clean, specious and fully air-conditioned campus with modern facilities. It has a rich library and computer lab. Teachers are highly qualified, devoted and efficient in teaching. I think we can apply the knowledge of Applied Sociology in our practical life.

Our university is well disciplined. We have a big library and computer lab. Our teachers are very friendly in providing us with teaching and any academic help.

Courses for BSS (Honors) in Applied Sociology

Semester	Core Courses (Mandatory)	Area Courses (Any one)
First	SOC 111 Introduction to Sociology SOC 112 Bangladesh Society and Culture SOC 113 Social Problems and Issues	SOC 114 Social Psychology SOC 115 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology SOC 116 Social History ENG 117 English Language (Noncredit but mandatory)
Second	SOC 121 Introduction to Social Statistics SOC 122 Gender, Society and Development SOC 123 Political Sociology	SOC 124 Sociology of Marriage and Family SOC 125 Rural Sociology SOC 126 Urban Sociology ENG 127 English Language (Noncredit but mandatory)
Third	SOC 131 Advanced Social Statistics SOC 132 Population, Health and Development (Social Demography) SOC 133 Sociology of Environment	SOC 134 Social Inequality SOC 135 Sociology of Disability SOC 136 Social Gerontology ENG 137 English Language (Noncredit but mandatory)
Fourth	SOC 211 Theories of Development and Underdevelopment SOC 212 Research Methodology: Quantitative Research Methods SOC 213 Qualitative Research Methods	SOC 213 Sociology of Religion SOC 214 Sociology of Crime and Punishment SOC 215 Sociology Migration
Fifth	SOC 221 Sociological Theory - 1 (Classical) SOC 222 Sociology of Mass Communication SOC 223 Sociology of Beliefs and Rituals	SOC 224 Sociology of developing Societies SOC 224 Sociology of Ethnicity and Minorities SOC 225 Population and Society
Sixth	SOC 231 Sociological Theory -2 (Critical Social Theory- Modern/Post Modern) SOC 232 Sociology of Education SOC 233 Sociology of Risk and Health Behavior	SOC 234 International Development SOC 234 Sociology of Science, Information and Technology SOC 235 Sociology of Work
Seventh	SOC 311 Computer Application for Social Research SOC 312 Sociology of Poverty SOC 313 Understanding Social and Political Change in Bangladesh	SOC 314 Sexuality, Identity, and Illness SOC 315 Issues and Problems of Development in South Asia SOC 316 Sociology of Race, Ethnicity and Minorities
Eighth	SOC 321 Sociology of Sustainable Development SOC 322 Governance and Planning SOC 323 Industrial Sociology	SOC 324 The Sociology of the Arts: Classical and Contemporary Perspectives SOC 325 Sociology of Peasant Society SOC 326 Globalization, Culture and Society
Ninth	SOC 331 Medical Sociology/Health and Society SOC 332 Sociology of Law SOC 333 Risk and Communication	SOC 334 Social Inequality SOC 335 NGO, Civil Society and the State SOC 336 Cultural Studies
Tenth	SOC 411 Techniques of Population Analysis SOC 412 Sociology of Environment and Disaster SOC 413 Society, Culture and HIV/AIDS	SOC 414 Industrial Sociology SOC 415 Power and Politics in Organizations/Sociology of Organization SOC 416 Economy and Society
Eleventh	SOC 421 Applied Statistics SOC 422 Policy Analysis SOC 423 Data Management and SPSS	SOC 424 Structural Equation Modeling SOC 425 Military Sociology SOC 426 Globalization and Social Movements
Twelfth	SOC 431 Research Monograph -Field Research, Internship and Project*	(Research design, theoretical framework, review of literature, Instrument development, data collection, data analysis and report writing)

*Before registering in this course, students must obtain the written permission of the professor who will direct their work; permission of the department chair is also necessary.
Interpretation of Course Code: First Digit: Year; Second Digit: Semester; Third Digit: Course Number.

Total Credits: 136

Total Semesters: 12

Credit per course: 3 (Research Monograph-4 credits)

Total Courses: 45

Total Cost of BSS (Hons) in Applied Sociology (136 Credit Hours)

Particulars	Unit Cost (In Taka)	Credit Hour/Semester	Total (In Taka)	Mode of Payment
Admission Fee	10,000	-	10,000	Payable at the time of Admission
Library Fee	1,100	-	1,100	Payable at the time of Admission
Computer Lab Fee	500	-	500	Payable at the time of Admission
Tuition Fee (Per Credit)	650	132 Credit Hours (Excluding Research Monograph)	85,800	Payable Semester wise as per number of courses offered in each semester
Semester Fee (Per Semester)	1,000	12 Semester	12,000	Payable TK. 1,000 per semester
Research Monograph (4 Credits)	650	4 Credits = 1 Course	2,600	Payable before Research Monograph
Extra Curricular Activities Fee	500	12 Semester	6,000	Payable Semester wise
	Total Cost		1,18,000

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