The Faculty of Social Sciences focuses on the study of the fields of management, communication and sociology, psychology and educational sciences, and women and family studies.

Department of Women and Family Studies
The Department of Women and Family Studies, in addition to adopting a sociological approach to women’s studies, addresses topics related to Islamic jurisprudence and law, psychology, history, art, health, as well as cultural, social, and economic issues in this field. In fact, the primary focus of this department is to provide scholars with a sound understanding of the Islamic perspective on women and the family within the framework of the intellectual and social system of Islam. One of the most important objectives of this department is to enable its graduates to benefit from authentic Islamic thought in addressing scientific issues related to women and family matters and to develop a creative spirit in this field. Graduates of this department, in addition to teaching courses in women’s studies as faculty members or visiting lecturers, can also engage in research in the areas of women and family as well as women’s rights in Islam.

At present, the Department of Women and Family Studies admits students to the PhD program in “Women’s Studies – Women’s Rights in Islam,” and to the master’s programs in “Women’s Studies – Women and Family” and “Women’s Studies – Women’s Rights in Islam.” Instruction in the department is offered in Persian, Arabic, and English. The department regularly organizes scheduled academic and promotional seminars on topics related to women and family. The “Women and Family Student Association” is one of the active student associations of the faculty and holds numerous academic sessions and lectures within the faculty.

Education in the Department of Women and Family Studies for both master’s programs—“Women’s Studies (Women and Family)” and “Women’s Studies (Women’s Rights in Islam)”—is offered both in-person and online. However, the PhD program in “Women’s Studies – Women’s Rights in Islam” is offered only in person and follows a research-oriented approach. In the research-oriented mode of study, students are admitted through a research proposal. They then complete and present their dissertation through research and interaction with their supervisors and advisors, which may take place either online or in person according to the decision of the faculty members.

Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences
The Department of Psychology and Educational Sciences is one of the academic departments of the Faculty of Social Sciences and is engaged in education and research in the fields of psychology and education. With a scientific and interdisciplinary approach, this department seeks to provide scholars with a deeper understanding of human behavior, mental processes, and effective methods of teaching and learning.

Currently, the department admits students at the master’s level in four programs: “General Psychology,” “Personality Psychology,” “Family Psychology,” and “Educational and Curriculum Planning.” Graduates of this department can work in educational, research, and counseling fields. In addition to teaching in higher education institutions, they may also engage in research and provide professional services in educational, research, and counseling centers related to psychology and educational sciences.

Department of Management
The Department of Management was established with the aim of training researchers and specialists in the fields of administrative sciences and management studies. The department seeks to educate scholars who possess a solid understanding of theoretical and practical foundations of management and administrative systems, enabling them to analyze and interpret organizational and administrative structures and design appropriate executive models for management at different levels.

Another objective of the department is to cultivate capable academic professionals who can teach management from various perspectives and contribute to the development of research in the field of management. Graduates of this department can apply the results of scientific studies and research in academic and educational institutions and play effective roles in administrative and managerial organizations.

Currently, the department admits students to master’s programs in “Management,” “Media Management,” and “Strategic Management of Culture.” It also offers a PhD program in “Media Management.”

Department of Communication and Sociology
The Department of Communication and Sociology is one of the academic departments of the Faculty of Social Sciences and focuses on the scientific study of society, culture, and communication processes in contemporary societies.

At present, the department admits students at the master’s level in the programs “Social Communication Sciences,” “Culture and Communication (Cyberspace Studies),” “Sociology,” and “Sociology of Culture.” Graduates of these programs can pursue academic and professional careers in universities and research centers, as well as in cultural and social institutions, media organizations, and institutions related to communication and social studies.