About the college
Shoubak University College traces its origins to Shoubak Secondary Agricultural School, which began its educational journey in the academic year 1965/1966 as the only agricultural school in Ma’an Governorate. In response to the educational expansion in the Kingdom, the Ministry of Education established an institute in 1975 to train agricultural teachers, aiming to produce specialists in the agricultural field. By 1980, the institute had graduated 330 students. Subsequently, the institute was replaced by Shoubak Community College, following the Ministry of Education’s adoption of the community college concept in the academic year 1980/1981.
Following the Royal Decree to establish Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) on the 7th of Rabi’ al-Thani 1417 AH (corresponding to August 22, 1996), Shoubak University College came under the umbrella of Al-Balqa Applied University (BAU) as of January 1, 1999.
Shoubak University College is committed to elevating the academic and scientific standards of this college by providing faculty members with advanced degrees in various scientific and humanities disciplines, establishing modern scientific laboratories, equipping these laboratories with state-of-the-art technological educational tools, and ensuring all necessary technical resources are available. The college also promotes and encourages the development of scientific research
Vision
The college's vision is to be a leader in agricultural and basic sciences and their applications, contributing to the development and preparation of qualified human resources capable of performing their duties efficiently in accordance with the needs of the local labor market in the fields of plant production and protection, food industries, plant production, vocational education, home economics, and management information systems.
The college aims to launch new technical specializations to provide the local workforce with skilled professionals, including: a Higher Diploma in School Administration, a Higher Diploma in Preaching and Guidance, a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics, a Bachelor's degree in Psychological and Educational Counseling, and a Bachelor's degree in Educational Technology. Additionally, a Diploma in Sustainable Agriculture and Digital Project Management is also available.
Mission
The mission of Al-Shoubak University College is derived from the strategic goals established by Al-Balqa Applied University, which are characterized by the enhancement of technical and applied education standards. This objective is realized through the preparation and provision of skilled technicians across engineering, agricultural, vocational, and humanities disciplines, thereby empowering them to actively participate in the diverse developmental initiatives currently in progress within our esteemed Jordan. Furthermore, the college's mission is oriented towards serving the local community by allocating all available resources to this endeavor. This commitment is illustrated through the provision of continuing education programs in computer science and food preservation and processing, in collaboration with governmental entities and local community organizations.
Moreover, the institution demonstrates a resolute dedication towards the orchestration of scholarly, national, and cultural events across local, national, and international spheres, exemplified by the International Scientific Conference on Medicinal Plants and Their Applications.
College Strategic Objectives:
- To prioritize technical and applied education, making sure that applied learning continues to be a defining characteristic of modernity, evolution, and progress
- To improve graduates' academic, professional, and practical standards and to match educational goals with the demands of the regional job market.
- To strive toward meeting the prerequisites for both general and specialized accreditation of the college's scientific programs.
- To support and advance scientific research while focusing its efforts on the advancement of local communities.
- To interact with neighborhood organizations in keeping with Al-Balqa Applied University's mission to serve the community with all of its resources.
- To highlight the significance of quality assurance by committing to the ongoing enhancement of the teaching and learning process's inputs, which will be mirrored in the caliber of its outputs.
- To draw in competent academic and administrative personnel in order to improve results.
The academic degrees awarded by the college:
Al-Shoubak University College awards the following academic degrees: Higher Diploma in Education (Postgraduate Studies), Bachelor's Degree, Associate's Degree (Technical Diploma), and Technical Diploma. The following tables detail the academic degrees:
1. Higher Diploma in Education
| Number |
Specialization |
Hours |
| 1 |
|
24 |
2. Bachelor's Degree:
| Number |
|
Hours |
| 1 |
- Plant Production and Protection |
135 |
| 2 |
- Pre-Vocational Education |
132 |
3. Intermediate Technical Diploma:
| Number |
|
Hours |
| 1 |
- Plant Production |
72 |
| 2 |
- Animal Production |
72 |
| 3 |
- Nutrition and Food Industrie |
72 |
| 4 |
- Executive Secretary |
72 |
| 5 |
- Medical Records |
72 |
| 6 |
- Veterinary Care |
72 |
| 7 |
- Accounting |
72 |
| 8 |
- Agricultural Machinery Engineering |
72 |
| 9 |
- Modern Agricultural Technologies |
72 |