| | | The founding of the department of Arabic language and literature is associated with the founding of the University of Jordan, thus it is not surprising that the first chairman of the department, Professor Nassir al-Din al-Asad, was also the first president of the University of Jordan. Since its beginnings, the department of Arabic has represented the essence of a long-standing university tradition, where the concept of the university’s ‘will’ is manifested in the fact that all decision-making processes are handled by several councils and boards within the university; beginning with departmental boards, faculty boards, and ending with several university boards and councils. Needless to mention, all these councils and boards comprise faculty members, which makes this tradition, in addition to other factors, responsible for endowing the department and the university the distinguished rank they together enjoy. | 1.Mission | Arabic Language and Literature | Arabic Language and Literature | 1 | | | | | For graduate students at all levels, our aim in philosophy department, is to provide an academic atmosphere which helps them to meet the various challenges involved in philosophical studies. There are frequent opportunities for contact with staff and for philosophical conversation, in an atmosphere which is both friendly and serious. There are so many students now who choose philosophy. No undergraduate , surely, would choose philosophy. No undergraduate, surely, would choose to study the subject for anything mor than the love of the discipline. Perhaps this was the case, but the tide is turning . The number of students choosing to study philosophy is on the up, rising between 2006-2007 and 2009-2010 . And this is, perhaps, because employers have discovered that a mind sharpened by the study of philosophy is ideal for today's workplace. Employers seeking the best graduates now look at a wider range of degrees because they recognize that courses such as philosophy teach the kind of skills that are essential for senior professional roles, skills that may not be developed at business school. Thus, being able to think criticaly, having good analytical skills, being an effective communicator these are the sorts of skills that most good managers would be expected to have. I think employers are beginning to ask, where are we going to find these skills? | 1.Mission | Philosophy | Philosophy | 2 | | | | | The philosophy Department consists currently of five permanent staff and hopes to increase staff in the coming future. The Department has been committed from the start to fostering a wide varity of philosophical approaches, and to developing links between philosophy and other disciplens. We offer a wide range of courses for undergraduates , post-graduates and doctoral research stududents. A wide varity of philosophical viewpoints are represented in the department. Here are just some of those interests: - Islamic philosophy, Modern and Contemporary Arab thought , Critical theory, Philosophical Hermeneutics. - Classical philosophical questions about existence, knowledge and language. - Issues in moral and political philosophy. The varity of our modules and courses reflects this diversity. Some modules are traditional in conception, and aim to provide a basic understanding of philosophical problems as they are usually taught and discussed. Others are innovatory: they aim to break new ground , offering a fresh approach, and bring new problems under philosophical scrutiny. | 2.Vision | Philosophy | Philosophy | 2 | | | | | The philosophy Department consists currently of five permanent staff and hopes to increase staff in the coming future. The Department has been committed from the start to fostering a wide varity of philosophical approaches, and to developing links between philosophy and other disciplens. We offer a wide range of courses for undergraduates , post-graduates and doctoral research stududents. A wide varity of philosophical viewpoints are represented in the department. Here are just some of those interests: - Islamic philosophy, Modern and Contemporary Arab thought , Critical theory, Philosophical Hermeneutics. - Classical philosophical questions about existence, knowledge and language. - Issues in moral and political philosophy. The varity of our modules and courses reflects this diversity. Some modules are traditional in conception, and aim to provide a basic understanding of philosophical problems as they are usually taught and discussed. Others are innovatory: they aim to break new ground , offering a fresh approach, and bring new problems under philosophical scrutiny. | 4.Goals | Philosophy | Philosophy | 2 | | | | | We are one of the oldest and leading department for research and teaching in Jordan and the Arab world. The department brings together an excellent group of staff involved in cutting edge research, energetic and innovative teaching. The reputation of the Discipline of History at the University of Jordan has been built since 1962 by famous historians: A.A. Al-Douri, A.K.Gharibah, and others, our current academic staff, among others continue to build on this foundation, and have gained national, regional and international recognition for their research and writing in Ancient, Islamic, economic history, contemporary Arab and world history, Asian, Europian, and USA/Latin America. Postgraduate history students join this tradition with our staff members in active and stimulate experience, that experience, is strong, not only by the diverse and rich array of courses we offer, but by staff members who believe this practice is in line with the UJ's mission. The HD offers B.A, M.A. and PhD. Degrees in History, with these degrees, history students gain a broad, social, political, and cultural understanding, as well as skills in research, analysis, criticism and writing history. Thus history provides an excellent foundation for interesting careers in public service, teaching, journalism, and diplomatic etc, in Jordan and Arab countries. We need to study history in order to preserve our identity, to understand our societies and challenges of our contemporary world. Thus we can plan for the future. | 1.Mission | History | History | 3 | | | | | with the start of the year 2010, the department of history has surpassed the traditional education which was concerned with giving diplomas, and in aiming at education students capable of developing the historical methodology, enriching the human heritage, and preparing its graduates to serve in academia.
The scholarships awarded to student by the university certainly facilitated and created a chance for success.
The current mission requires the use of many instruments to re-evaluate the study of history and to employ modern technology and oral history to be able to understand the past, connect with the present and predict the future objectively. | 2.Vision | History | History | 3 | | | | | Continuous development and review for academic programs (Bachelor, Masters, PHD (In line with the scientific and practical needs of society and The developments in the Arab and international arena, Providing students and graduates with knowledge and research skills, as well as theoretical and applied frameworks for fields of knowledge in the field of specialization that contribute to It deepens the understanding of reality, its interpretation and prediction of the future, Networking and cooperation between the department and the national institutions to link scientific research to public and social policies. | 1.Mission | Sociology | Sociology | 4 | | | | | An outstanding academic department keeping abreast of developments in the fields of knowledge at national regional and international level | 1.Mission | Sociology | Sociology | 4 | | | | | 1. Introducing developed academic programs that meet the scientific and practical needs of the specialization and the community, in line with local, Arab and international academic standards. 2. The contribution of faculty members to the scientific and research enrichment of local, Arab and international issues and developments. 3. Preparing students and graduates who are qualified scientifically, research and practically to achieve conscious understanding and interpretation of social phenomena, social problems, social change and developments at the national and international levels. 4. Providing national institutions with qualified social researchers who are able to achieve the goals of knowledge and research institutions. 5. Directing graduate students (Masters, PhD) to study issues, phenomena and social problems related to the cultural, economic, political and developmental reality of Jordanian society and Arab society. 6. Directing and employing student energies for innovation and leadership in community service.
| 4.Goals | Sociology | Sociology | 4 | | | | | The Department of geography is seeking to be recognized as a center of excellence in teaching in systematic geography, applied research in certain aspects such as: Climate change, desertification, geomorphology, and urban and population issues in the local environment. | 2.Vision | Geography | Geography | 5 | | | | | The geography department is competing with other geography departments in the fields of; modernization of academic curriculum, teaching and learning strategies for innovation and building innovative citizens. The geog. dept is working to graduate students that can compete successfully with graduates of other universities in employment in different fields other than the ministry of education, and enabling other students for graduate studies. It plans also, to extend its services to the job market and other government depts..vv | 1.Mission | Geography | Geography | 5 | | | | | The Department of Psychology at the University of Jordan’s Faculty of Arts seeks to provide an exceptional scholarly and intellectual environment to serve its students, the region, and the professional community of psychology. The department is recognized nationally for excellence of its undergraduate and graduate programs. We will maintain and strengthen our national reputation as we promote new directions, partnerships, and programs that will enhance the professional and academic skills of our students and faculty. Faculty and students in our department are dedicated to serve to our profession and to the public at the local, national, and international levels. | 2.Vision | Psychology | Psychology | 6 | | | | | The Department of Psychology is committed to furthering the understanding of human cognition, behavior, and emotion. It seeks to accomplish its mission in three interrelated ways. The first is by conducting research that is nationally and internationally recognized for its contributions to the field. The second is by offering excellent undergraduate and graduate programs that produce students who are knowledgeable about psychology, who are capable of conducting psychological research, and, in the case of selected graduate programs, who are equipped with the expertise to provide psychological services to their clients. The third is by establishing an outstanding record of professional service not only to the University, but also to the local and national community. | 1.Mission | Psychology | Psychology | 6 | | | | | Our Social Work Department seek to prepare ethical, competent, reflective practitioners to work with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities within a global and changing environment according to the local and the international standards. | 2.Vision | Social Work | Social Work | 7 | | | | | The mission of the social work college is: excellence in education, research,and training to promote, well-being and social justice | 1.Mission | Social Work | Social Work | 7 | | | | | 1- To develop and maintain social work curriculum that respond to the needs of both students and society and reflects the dynamic nature of the social work professions.
2- To provide opportunities for all social work students to have a deep knowledge of the values and skills base of the social work profession and its commitment to achieve the social justice.
3- To build and strengthen the mutual and vital relationship between the department of social work and the local and national community, especially the organizations concerned with the provision of social services.
4- To develop an academic program (doctorate in social work). 5- Conduct Scientific Research on phenomena and Social Problems in society.
| 3.Objectives | Social Work | Social Work | 7 | | | | | 1. Developing students' knowledge of the details of history according to the skills and information gained by faculty members. 2. Working on the application of practical principles in scientific research and converting them to programs that will benefit the community and related institutions.
3. Working on the views and discussions with the students of the department through the meeting between the faculty and students.
4. Work to increase cooperation between students and develop teamwork.
5. Rehabilitation and training of specialists in history to work in various international fields.
6. Develop the personality of students through the process of dialogue and opinion.
7. To motivate students to participate actively through the local and international references.
| 4.Goals | History | History | 3 | | | | | - To provide students with scientific knowledge base technical skills, and methods that enable them to successfully pursue employment and lead toward life-long learning or further their education at the graduate level.
- To develop students' critical-thinking, self learning and problem-solving abilities.
- To identify human and environmental issues on global, regional, and local scales and evaluating the impacts of human activities on natural environments.
| 4.Goals | Geography | Geography | 5 | | | | | Building communicative capabilities based on scientific and creative practices that enhance critical thinking in dealing with digital media. | 1.Mission | Journalism, Media, and Digital Communication | Journalism, Media, and Digital Communication | 8 | | | | | Pioneering and distinguished department in the area of digital communication, academic research, community service locally, regionally and globally. | 2.Vision | Journalism, Media, and Digital Communication | Journalism, Media, and Digital Communication | 8 | |
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