Social Sciences

BA Program in Social Sciences is based on the principles of Liberal Arts Education. This implies movement from general  to specific and   the integration of different disciplines  within a unified context. In the first and second years of studies,  the program offers  the courses in the fundamental fields of  social sciences. In the third year, the students choose a minor out of the three options to gain substantial knowledge in a chosen specialty. The program is designed in such a way that   a particular emphasis is placed on personal growth and the development of individual abilities. the first and second years of social sciences, students throughout all four years is placed and the development and expression

What will I learn?

This four-year program comprises several stages.

At the first stage you will acquire basic knowledge in the main fields of social sciences. Along with the world’s spiritual, artistic, philosophical and   scientific heritage, the main principles of civic consciousness, the essence of the state and its functioning, democratic governance, liberal values and human rights, you will acquire basic knowledge in anthropology, psychology, sociology, human geography, etc. You will also take intensive English courses, will develop communication skills and logical and critical thinking and familiarize yourself with modern research standards.

From the third year, you can choose an additional specialty (minor) out of the below options: 

1. If you choose minor in public administration, you will learn the main principles of public administration and management. You will learn about the organizational environment, its internal factors  and the management of human resources.  After the acquisition of theoretical knowledge, you will draft a public policy document. You will learn leadership theories and, also, which skills are required by successful leaders. 

2. If you choose minor in international relations, you will learn the fundamental issues of world politics and the key concepts of international relations. You will familiarize yourself with  the EU integration process, the role of international organizations and national security policy, geopolitics of Georgia’s neighborhood and the role of other regional players. You will also have a course in USA foreign policy.   

3. If you choose minor in sociology , you will learn classical and modern sociological theories, and will acquire knowledge in the following fields of sociology: education, work, urbanism, economics, health care, politics and gender. 

Who Will I Become?

Upon graduation,  you will be awarded a Bachelor’s degree  in  social sciences,   specifying  the relevant minor. 

Graduates of the Social Sciences Bachelor program will be able to use the acquired knowledge in private and public, non-governmental and international organizations, in any area, where there is a demand for qualified specialists who have a thorough understanding of the characteristics and dynamics of society, its small and large groups. 

Curriculum