The Department of Applied Sciences was established at Al-Huosn University College in the academic year 2000/2001. The department grants bachelor’s degrees in the following specializations: vocational education, library and information management, and home economics.
A bachelor's degree awarded after completion a study plan 132 credit hours in addition to the field training at least 560 hours for both Vocational Education and Home Economics, while the major Library and Information Management includes 280 hours of training. The department includes a qualified educational staff of faculty members, and laboratory supervisors in various specializations related to Applied Sciences.
The department also includes laboratories and workshops equipped with the latest equipment and facilities to serve the programs offered by the department to meet the needs of the labor market at local and regional levels.
The department envisions vocational and applied education as a cornerstone of modernization, progress, and sustainable development. It strives to equip the local and regional labor markets with highly qualified professionals in vocational education, home economics, and Library and Information Management, ensuring the effective application of their expertise in professional and academic domains.
The mission of the Department of Applied Sciences aligns with the strategic objectives of Al-Huson University College, aiming to enhance the standards of vocational, applied, practical, and technical education. The department is committed to developing highly skilled specialists in vocational education, home economics, and library and information science while effectively utilizing its resources to contribute meaningfully to the local community.
The Department of Applied Sciences aims to achieve a set of strategic objectives that address both current and future priorities:
- Delivering distinguished academic and applied programs in Department of Applied Sciences.
- Enable graduates to pursue lifelong learning and self-development, including advanced studies and scientific research.
- Providing students with the necessary knowledge and skills to enter the labor market in their field of specialization.
- Strengthening engagement between faculty, students, and the local community.
- To maintain a supportive and flexible educational and applied environment embracing the students` individual capabilities and their special needs.
| Scientific degrees granted by the department |
1- Bachelor’s Degree
| No. |
Bachelor's Degree/ Specialization |
Credit Hours |
| 1 |
Vocational Education |
132 |
| 2 |
Home Economics |
132 |
| 3 |
Library and Information Management |
132 |