Introduction

The Department was established in year 2002 and is engaged in teaching of courses of social sciences to the students of UVAS. Presently the Department is involved in teaching of courses like Sociology, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Studies. The aim of this Department is to inculcate, in the students, knowledge of our rural sociology, Islamic values and norms with the requirements of modern period to make them good citizens and professionals. Social sciences empower students intellectually through developing their understanding of various social phenomena and human behaviour within a given social structure. It also enhances understanding about local and international social issues. With the initiation of five new degree programs in the University in the current year, the work load of this Department is likely to increase as curricula of all these degree programs are having courses of Pakistan Studies and Islamic Studies. Moreover, the department is continuously working on the enhancement of the academics. With previous programs, another subject of English has also been introduced by the department. In accordance with the intent behind it, English a subject and different co-curricular activities will be started soon. As teachers of this department, in collaboration with other departments in University and outside the University, are already involved in conduction of various competitions regarding Qiraat and Naat. Traditional learning is blended with co-curricular activities at the department. These co-curricular activities ensure that our students broaden their views and expand their horizons.The Department opens up a plethora of vistas for the students and shall be continued doing it.

Staff Position

Assistant Professor

Dr. Hafiz Abdus Sattar

Lecturer

Muhammad Sarwar Siddique

Lecturer

Miss. Saima Sarwar Kayani

Miss Misbah Yaseen Toor