Faculty of Human Sciences

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.

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Dean'sMessage \

Prof. Mayssah El NayalDean ofFaculty of Human Sciences

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Organizational Structure \

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

Psychology

Faculty Committees

Mass Communication

Dean

Sociology

Departments

Arabic Language& Literature

French Language& Literature

English Language& Literature

The Faculty of Human Sciences offers:

Bachelor Degree (BA) in- Arabic Language & Literature

- English Language & Literature

- French Language & Literature

- Sociology

- Psychology

- Mass Communication.

Diploma Degree in the Following Specializations- Women’s Studies Diploma

- Three Specialized and Four Professional Diplomas and they include:

Specialized Diplomas

- Diploma in Preparing TAFL (Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language)

Instructors

- Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (Department of English

Language and Literature)

- Diploma in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (Department of French

Language and Literature)

- Diploma in Special Needs Studies.

Professional Diplomas

- Diplome en Traduction

- Diploma in Translation (Department of English

Language and Literature)

- Diploma in journalism.

Teaching Diploma

Master’s Degree & PhD Degrees- Arabic Language and Literature

- English Language and Literature

- French Language and Literature

- Sociology

- Psychology

- Mass Communication

- History

- Library and Information Science

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Admission RequirementsTo 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

Compétences: Compréhension, Expression Ecrites et

Orale et Grammaire.

Department of Mass Communication: General

knowledge, "Arabic and English or French", as well

as a Personal Interview.

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Department Program

Arabic Language & Literature

English Language & Literature

French Language & Literature

Sociology

Psychology

Mass Communication

Arabic Language & Literature

English Language & Literature

French Language & Literature

Sociology

Psychology

Mass Communication

TotalCredit Hours

Min No.of Years

Bachelor

99

99

99

99

99

99

3

3

3

3

3

3

Graduation RequirementsTo 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:

ARAB: Arabic Language & Literature ENGL: English Language & Literature FREN: French Language & Literature

SOCI: Sociology PSYC: Psychology MCOM: Mass Communication

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ARAB

ENGL

FREN

SOCI

PSYC

MCOM

5

5

5

5

5

5

11

11

11

11

11

11

Major CoreCourses

MandatoryCourses

Departmental Electives

Faculty Elective Courses

ElectiveCourses

59

59

59

59

59

59

12

12

12

12

12

12

12

12

12

12

12

12

99

99

99

99

99

99

Program Total Credit HoursUniversity Requirements Major Requirements

Career OpportunitiesArabic 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

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.

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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

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.

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Women's Studies Diploma

Teaching Diploma

Diploma of Preparing TAFL Instructors

Arabic Language & Literature

Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

Diploma in Translation

English Language & Literature

Diploma in Teaching French as a Foreign Language

Diplome Professionel en Traduction

French Language & Literature

Diploma of Journalism

Mass Communication

Specialized Diploma in Special Needs Studies

Psychology

Sociology

History

Libraries & Information Sciences

Program

24

28

24

-

24

30

-

24

24

-

24

-

24

-

-

-

-

1

1

1

-

1

1

-

1

1

-

1

-

1

-

-

-

-

Min No.of Years

Diploma

-

-

-

36

-

-

36

-

-

36

-

36

-

36

36

36

36

-

-

-

2

-

-

2

-

-

2

-

2

-

2

2

2

2

TotalCredit Hours

TotalCredit Hours

Min No.of Years

Master

-

-

-

40

-

-

40

-

-

40

-

40

-

40

40

40

40

-

-

-

3

-

-

3

-

-

3

-

3

-

3

3

3

3

TotalCredit Hours

Min No.of Years

PhD

The Academic Policy helps students understand their rights and responsibilities

and successfully complete all required academic tasks.

Academic AdvisingAcademic 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 EthicsThe 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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The Faculty enjoys a number of academic facilities that are open to students:

LibraryThe 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 CenterMass 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 CenterThe 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 LaboratoryThe Psychology Laboratory is located on the tenth floor of Hariri Building. It

contains a number of instruments that correspond to the empirical part of

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learning theories of psychology. The lab includes different batteries that assess

intellectual skills, aptitudes, attitudes, and motivations as well as scales to

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 LabThe 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.

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University Facilities and ServicesAll 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

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