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4 Table of Contents Introduction... 6 Vision,Mission,Objectives... 7 Overall Organizational Structure of the Deanship of Graduate Studies... 8 The Council of the Deanship of Graduate Studies... 9 The Role of the Dean of Graduate Studies... 0 The Role of Consultants... 0 In-House Committee of the Deanship of Graduate Studies... Functions of the Student Affairs Committee... 2 Deanship of Graduate Studies Unit... 3 Functions of the Admissions Unit... 4 Functions of the Student Affairs Unit... 5 Functions of the Computer and Information Unit... 6 Programs... 7 Staff of the Deanship of Graduate Studies Statistics Appendix

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6 Introduction The Deanship of Graduate Studies (DGS) at King Saud University was established in 973 in the graduate program of the Arabic Language Department at the College of Arts. On a yearly basis, ever since, other graduate programs have been established and, by the end of 2008, there have been 95 graduate programs: 3 programs leading to the doctorate degree in 77 different majors; while the rest, i.e. 64 programs, lead to Master of Science and Master of Arts degrees in 70 different fields. Statistical records have shown that the number of graduates so far has exceeded There are more than 5000 students currently enrolled in KSU programs of graduate studies. The Deanship of Graduate Studies promotes graduate research in cooperation with colleges and departments throughout the university. The Deanship is responsible for all graduate programs in the university; it approves, evaluates, and constantly revises and coordinates these programs. As of the end of the academic year, the Deanship was responsible for administering 95 programs: 3 Ph.D. programs in 77 specializations; and, 64 programs in over 70 different specializations. Nearly 4500 male and female students graduated from these programs. The Deanship of Graduate Studies is a major driving force aimed at promoting and expanding programs. 6

7 Vision To offer graduate programs characterized with scientific originality and excellence that enable King Saud University to occupy a high position among the national, regional and international universities. Mission To advance graduate programs at King Saud University, improve their outcomes in line with international standards and diversify them in concordance with the needs of national development. Objectives To raise the level of graduate programs in King Saud University through the implementation of international quality standards To attract academically excellent and certified students to pursue higher education at King Saud University To prepare occupationally and scientifically qualified professionals in different fields of specializations. To motivate graduate programs to keep in line with the continuous technical and scientific improvements and to pursue original and create research to be able to deal with community issues and national development plans. To encourage graduate programs to enrich human knowledge with all its fields through specialized studies and original research in order to get scientific additions, uncover certain facts and reach new discoveries. To set organizing and guiding policies and procedures for graduate programs. To determine methods and strategies for graduate programs evaluation. 7

8 Overall Organizational Structure of the Deanship of Graduate Studies 8

9 The Council of the Deanship of Graduate Studies 9

10 The Role of the Dean of Graduate Studies The dean is the President of the Council of the Deanship of Graduate Studies. He administers the systems and regulations of research guidelines, in addition to implementing the decisions taken by the Council of the Deanship of Graduate Studies a well as the University Academic Council. The dean plays a key role in the organizing technical and administrative affairs, and monitoring the financial status of graduate studies in coordination with the proper authorities. As a major representative of King Saud University, the dean facilitates the development of relationships of the university with other institutions and universities around the world interested in postgraduate studies. The dean also reviews the annual reports of research studies at the end of each academic year. Consultants The role of consultants is to work closely with the dean in evaluating faculty and research programs throughout the university. Consultants will also assist in evaluating graduate programs and other research plans of graduate students, and make recommendations. 0

11 In-House Committee of the Deanship of Graduate Studies

12 Functions of the Student Affairs Committee The role of the student affairs committee is to foster an environment supporting learning. It develops studies and gathers statistics to determine the number of students to be admitted into graduate studies. The committee keeps track of the performance of graduate students throughout their studies at the university to ensure they are conforming to university regulations. It also monitors graduate committees throughout the university. The committee prepares recommendations regarding all graduate programs based on reports submitted by graduate programs in different departments. The committee considers requests for grants, and recommends appropriate action. 2

13 DGS Units The Deanship of Graduate Studies works hard to develop programs for all graduate students, and is committed to doing its utmost to ensure that the interests of graduate students at every level of decision-making are met. The Deanship consists of five units: Admissions Student Affairs Information Technology Administrative Affairs Quality Assurance 3

14 Functions of the Admissions Unit The admissions unit receives the files of applicants for graduate studies and reviews each applicant s qualifications individually, examining a variety of characteristics that verifies each applicant s academic record and indicates each applicant s potential for success. The admissions unit then prepares a list of applicants meeting the requirements and sends the list to the departments concerned in order to complete the admission procedures. The admissions unit then keeps track of those students who have been accepted and prepares a list to be presented to the Student Affairs Committee for its recommendation. The list of names is then forwarded to the dean who will make the final decision regarding the applicants suitability. Letters of admission are then sent to successful candidates. The admissions unit is also responsible for forwarding the list of students accepted into the graduate programs in each department so that the registration process is followed up. 4

15 Functions of the Student Affairs Unit The role of this unit begins with the registration of students each term. Then it keeps track of the students academic records to ensure they are followed the prescribed plan of their graduate studies. The student affairs unit maintains a complete record of the special tracks of study available. It also determines the need for an increase in the number of students in certain areas of study. It also recommends new areas of study. It manages the process of adopting students research plans, and other administrative needs of the students. The unit is responsible for keeping track of the examining committees responsible for assessing students theses and dissertations. It also prepares documents that grant degrees to students upon successful completion of their degree requirements. 5

16 Functions of the Computer and Information Unit The role of the computer and information unit is to automate processes within the graduate deanship. It coordinates with other units to perform various tasks. It monitors the introduction of new study plans for the master s and doctoral programs. The computer and information unit plays an important role in preparing schedules for each academic semester, processing information, and preparing for the commencement of study. The computer and information unit handles the automated registration of students, and maintains a database in which information is stored about titles of research projects, names of supervisors and faculty involved in examining committees, etc. The computer and information unit is responsible for the design of the website of the Deanship of Graduate Studies on the university website. The unit also follows up on electronic applications. It trains staff to use new computer programs and to utilize new regulations. 6

17 Programs College of Arts Department Degree Specialization Arabic Language and Literature M.A. Literature & Criticism Grammar & Language Literature & Criticism Grammar & Language History M.A. Ancient History Islamic History Modern History Ancient History Islamic History Modern History Geography M.A. Environmental & Natural Resource Geography Construction & Demographic Geography Human Geography Natural Geography Maps Social Studies M.A. Sociology Social Work Sociology Social Work English Language and Literature M.A. English Language and Literature Applied Linguistics English Language and Literature Applied Linguistics 7

18 Archaeology and Museology M.A. Islamic Archeology Ancient Archeology Prehistoric Arabian Peninsula Arabian Kingdoms (000 BC 500 AD) The Islamic Ages The Islamic and Ancient Writings Mass Communication M.A. (Males only) Journalism Radio and Television Public Relations 8

19 College of Education Department Degree Specialization Islamic Studies M.A. Quran Interpretation and Hadith Islamic Jurisprudence and its Principles Faith Quran Interpretation and Hadith Islamic Jurisprudence and its Principles Faith Psychology M.A. Guidance Psychology Educational Psychology & Growth Psychological Services to Exceptional Persons Social Psychology Psychological Assessment Guidance Psychology Social Psychology Educational Psychology Education M.A. Fundamental Education Adult and Continuing Education Fundamental Education Adult and Continuing Education Educational Administration M.A. Educational Administration Administration of General Education Administration of Higher Education 9

20 Curriculum and Instruction M.A. General Curricula Methods of Teaching Arabic Methods of Teaching Religious Education Methods of Teaching Biology Methods of Teaching Mathematics Methods of Teaching Social Studies Methods of Teaching Art Education Curricula & General Methods Science Education Social Studies Educational Technology M.A. Education Technology Physical Education (Males only) M.A. Physical Education Art Education M.A. Art Education Special Education M.A. Hearing Impairment Movement Science Mental Retardation Learning Disabilities Behavioral & Emotional Disturbance 20

21 College of Science Department Degree Specialization Physics and Astronomy Nuclear Physics Solid State Physics Theoretical Physics Laser Physics Solar Physics Ph. D Botany and Microbiology Theoretical Physics Botany Microbiology Botany Microbiology Zoology Zoological Environment & Pollution Tissues, Genetic and Cell Biology Physiology & Embryology Entomology & Parasitology Aquatic Animals Mathematics Zoology Algebra Geometric Topology Analysis Computational & Discrete Mathematics Applied Mathematics Algebra Geometric Topology Analysis Computational & Discrete Mathematics Applied Mathematics 2

22 Chemistry Physical Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Polymer Science Physical Chemistry Inorganic Chemistry Organic Chemistry Analytical Chemistry Polymer Science Statistics and Operations Research Bio-Chemistry Statistics Operational Research Statistics General Biochemistry Molecular Biochemistry Geology (Males only) Sedimentary Rocks & layers Paleontology Economic Geology Petroleum Geology Geophysics 22 Joint Program Biodiversity Joint Program 2 Environmental Science

23 College of Medicine Department Degree Specialization Anatomy Anatomy Anatomy Physiology Physiology Community Health Care Primary Health Care Science of Disease Science of Disease Organ Function Science Organ Function Science Department Degree Specialization Nursing (Females only) Nursing Department Degree Specialization Pharmacognesy Pharmacy (Pharmacognesy) Physiology College of Nursing College of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharmaceutical Science (Quality Control of Pharmaceutical) Pharmacology Pharmacy (Pharmacology) Pharmaceutics Pharmacy (Pharmaceutics) Clinical Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences in Clinical Pharmacy Joint Program Pharmacy (Toxicology) 23

24 College of Dentistry Department Degree Common Core Syllabus Specialization General Health of Teeth Science of Oral Diagnosis Root Treatment Oral Treatment Teeth Evaluation Pediatric Dentistry Artificial Limbs Teeth Repair Gum Diseases Science of Biological Teeth College of Applied Medical Sciences Department Degree Specialization Community Health Sciences Clinical Nutrition Clinical Laboratory Sciences Medical Biochemistry Nursing Blood Disease Nursing Management Maternity and Infant Nursing Community Nursing Psychological and Mental Nursing Adult Internal and Surgical Nursing 24

25 College of Food and Agricultural Sciences Department Degree Specialization Plant Production Plant Pathology Horticulture Crop Sciences Entomology Plant Protection Pesticides Agricultural Economics Agricultural Economics Soil Sciences Soil Sciences Soil Sciences Farm Animals Animal Production Poultry Animal and Poultry Production Food Sciences and Nutrition Ph. D Food Sciences and Nutrition Agricultural Extension Agricultural Extension Agricultural Engineering Agricultural Engineering Food Sciences and Nutrition College of Business Administration Department Degree Specialization Public Administration MPA Public Administration Accountancy Accounting Food Sciences and Nutrition Economics Economics Business Administration Master Business Administration 25

26 College of Architecture and Planning Department Degree Specialization Architecture and Building Sciences Computer Use in Architecture Architecture and Building Sciences Management and Execution of Construction Projects History and Theories of Architecture Environmental and Behavioral Studies Infrastructure Planning and Design Urban Planning Urban Design Urban and Rural Design College of Engineering Department Degree Specialization Civil Engineering Engineering Construction Management Engineering of Water and Hydraulic Recourses Transport Engineering Environmental Engineering Building Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Engineering Construction Management Engineering of Water and Hydraulic Recourses Transport Engineering Environmental Engineering Building Engineering Geotechnical Engineering 26

27 Chemical Engineering Migration Phenomena Control and Systems Material Engineering Chemical Industry Water Processing and Desalination Migration Phenomena Control and Systems Material Engineering Chemical Industry Petroleum Engineer- ing Drilling Engineering Petroleum Production Engineering Petroleum Traps Engineering Mechanical Engineering Dynamics and Control Mechanical Engineering Material and Solid Engineering Industrial Engineering Nuclear Engineering Thermo-geology Barriers Industrial Systems Industrial Production Management Electrical Engineering Computing and Control Communications Electronics Electrical Power Electrical Equipments Computing and Control Communications Electronics Electrical Power Electrical Equipments 27

28 College of Computer & Information Sciences Department Degree Specialization Computer Sciences Arabization Computing System Programming Engineering Database Systems Artificial Intelligence Applied Computer Science Automation Computer Engineering (Males only) Computer Systems Information Systems Information Systems Joint Program Computer Computer Networks College of Law and Political Science Department Degree Specialization Political Sciences Political Sciences College of Tourism and Archeology 28 Department Degree Specialization Archeology and Museology M.A. Archeology and Museology Archeology

29 Staff of the Deanship of Graduate Studies Heads of the Deanship Name Position phone Fax Prof. MohamDean med A. Alshaikh Prof. Khalid Alhumaizi Vice Dean 7683, Dr. Talal M. Al-Meajel Vice Dean for Technical affairs Prof. Ali Hobani Vice-Dean for 7700 administrative affairs Prof. Maha Alqanibit Vice-Dean for Female students- Almulaz campus Dr. Ebtisam Ali Sadiq Vice-Dean for Female stu dents- Olisha Ex. 448 campus Admissions Unit Name Position phone Fax Ali Mohammed Al Nfisah Director of Admissions 77633, Safar Ayed Al Juaid Official Plans 7769 and Programs 29

30 Ahmad Ibrahim Al Qaudy Presiding Judge Registration Fahd bin Mohammed Al Hamdan Registrar Saud Al Enzi Reception Admission 7029 Naimul Haque Researcher Zaheer Ahamad Abdul Ahmad Researcher Asem Ali Nafe- Data Encoder 7029 sah Students Affairs Unit 30 Name Position phone Fax Ali. S. M. Al Mana Director of Student Affairs Ameen A M Al Gheryafi Secretary of Student Affairs 7767 aalgheryafi@ksu.edu.sa Abdullah Ghurmullah M. Al Ghamdi Graduate Unit Supervisor aghurmullah@ksu.edu.sa gradute_g@ksu.edu.sa Ghazi Ben Ali Agheidani Registrar (Colleges of Agriculture Science, Dental) galharbu@ksu.edu.sa 7025

31 Shabbab AlBaqami Registrar (Faculties, Engineering, Pharmacy, Medical Sciences, Tourism and Archeology) Khlif Homaidi Registrar (Education Colleges, Medicine, Education) Yahya F Al Sharedh Registrar 7023 (Business Colleges, Architecture and Planning, Computer Science and Political Science, Education) yalsharedh@ksu.edu.sa Fax Computer and Information Unit Name Position phone Hamad Al Monawes Head of the Unit Computer and Information Comp_g@ksu.edu.sa Hmonawes@ksu.edu.sa Dr Hamdy Mohamed M.Elbitar Assistant Professor (Deanship) Elbitar@ksu.edu.sa Hatem Ahmed Soliman Researcher (Deanship) Hsoliman@ksu.edu.sa 3

32 Administrative Unit Name Position phone Fax Muhammad Abdullah Al Farhan Director of the Office of Dean and Consultants Abdul Monen Al-Naser Secretary Ahmad Tawfiq Kamal Translator & Language Editor Sahel Bin Fuad Mufti Archives 7766 Salal Uthman Ommer Falath Data Encoder Yousef H Al Muhayya Data Encoder yalmuhyya@ksu.edu.sa Talal Al-Bdrany Copier talbdrany@ksu.edu.sa Mhjoob J Albeshei Postal Communication Quality Assurance Unit Name Position phone Fax Syed Nasrullah Researcher nsyed@ksu.edu.sa Name Department phone Fax Dr. Moaddi AlmethHib Humanitarian Programs 7054 moaddi@ksu.edu.sa anajada@ksu.edu.sa Consultants Dr. Abdulaziz Alnajada Education Programs 32

33 Dr. Hamza Abu-Tarboush Scientific Programs Dr. Othman Alshabanah Medical Programs 7779 Dr. Mansour Furaiji Science Program Dr. Abdullah AlKahtani Student Affairs Dr. Tawfiq Bin Ibrahim M. Al-Bedaiwi Technical Affairs Dr. Abdullah Al Saleh Arts Programs Female Unit Name Position phone Ali Shahwan Ghazawi Correspondent Ex Munirah Saud Al-Shubaily Registrar Ex Maha Mohammad Al-Rumaih Registrar Ex Amal Ibraheem Al-Humaizi Registrar Lulwah Mohammad Al-Mussa Registrar Ex Badriah Abdulla Al-Malki Registrar Ex Nada Mohammad Al- Mussa Registrar Ex Nada Abdulla AlDosari Research Assistant Ex Nouf Mordhy Al-Dosari Research Assistant Ex

34 34 Tahani Abdulaziz Bakhsh Research Assistant Ex Moneerh Dakheel Al-Sakran Clerk Ex Huda Saad Al-Mahmoud Clerk Ex. 442 Ghada Hamad AlHarbi Clerk Ex Zohor Mohammad Al-Kaabi Clerk Ex Kamla Yehya Azizi Maintainer Samia Khaleef AlMtairi Worker Amal Humaid Al-Motairy Administrative Assistant Ex. 442

35 Statistics King Saud University Deanship of Graduate Studies Number of Students Enrolled in Programs for the Year Students (Male) Colleges Saudi Non-Saudi Business Administration 7 0 Arts 73 5 Education 70 7 Tourism and Archaeology 3 Pharmacy 8 0 Medicine 2 3 Science Administrative Science 0 2 Architecture and Planning 3 Engineering 2 3 Food and Agricultural Science 5 8 Computer and Information Science 6 20 Total

36 Students (Female) Colleges Saudi Non-Saudi Business Administration 3 0 Arts 77 Education 82 Tourism and Archaeology 9 Pharmacy 0 Medicine 5 Science 47 3 Food and Agricultural Science 7 Computer and Information Science 8 Total Total Number of Students Enrolled in Programs:

37 Number of Students Enrolled in Masters Programs for the Year Masters Students (Male) Saudi Non-Saudi Colleges Business Administration 8 7 Arts Law and Political Sciences 9 0 Education Tourism and Archaeology 5 2 Pharmacy Medicine 2 0 Science Administrative Science 02 3 Applied Medical Sciences 2 Architecture and Planning 0 3 Engineering Dental 3 0 Food and Agriculture Sciences Computer and Information Science Total

38 Masters Students (Female) Saudi Non-Saudi Colleges Business Administration 44 6 Arts 46 6 Education 647 Nursing 39 2 Tourism and Archaeology 32 Pharmacy 48 2 Medicine Science Administrative Science 3 5 Applied Medical Sciences 43 Dentistry 66 Food and Agriculture Sc ences 2 0 Computer and Information Science 92 7 Total Total Number of Students Enrolled in Masters Programs:

39 Graduate Students in the Academic Years [ , , ] Graduate Students in the Academic Years College Male Female Total Male Female Total Male Female Total Arts Masters Tourism and Archaeology 2 2 Masters Masters Masters Food and Agriculture Masters Science Pharmacy Masters Masters Education Science Medicine Engineering 4 4 Masters Architecture and Planning Masters Business Administration Masters Applied Medical Sciences Masters 39

40 Dental Masters Computer and Information Sciences Masters Nursing Masters Law and Political Science Masters Total of Gradu- 7 ates Total of Masters Graduates Grand Total 40

41 Appendix King Saud University College of Arts P O Box 2456 Riyadh 45 Saudi Arabia Tel: Fax: cart@ksu.edu.sa College of Education P.O Box 2458 Riyadh 45 Saudi Arabia Tel: , , Fax: Dean20@ksu.edu.sa College of Law and Political Science P.O Box 2459 Riyadh 45 Saudi Arabia Tel: , , Fax: College of Business Administration P.O Box 2459 Riyadh 45 Saudi Arabia Tel: , , Fax: College of Languages Tel: , , Fax: mlateef@ksu.edu.sa College of Tourism & Archaeology King Saud University P. O. Box 2627 Riyadh Tel: , , Fax No: cta@ksu.edu.sa College of Tourism & Archaeology P. O. Box 2627 Riyadh Tel: , , Fax No: cta@ksu.edu.sa Arabic Language Institute P. O. Box 4274 Riyadh 49 Saudi Arabia Tel: Fax: College of Teaching Tel: alafnan93@hotmail.com College of Physical Education & Sports info@cpes.edu.sa College of Business Administration in Al-Kharj musab@ksu.edu.sa College of Science Tel: , , FAX: cos@ksu.edu.sa 4

42 42 College of Engineering P.O. Box 800 Riyadh 42 Saudi Arabia Tel: , Fax: Community College in Huraimla PO Box 300 Huraimla 962 Saudi Arabia Tel: Fax: College of Food and Agricultural Sciences P.O. Box 2460 Riyadh, 45 Saudi Arabia Tel: , Fax: College of Computer and Information Sciences P.O.Box 578 Riyadh 543 Saudi Arabia Tel: , Fax: College of Applied Studies and Community Service P.O.Box Riyadh 495 Saudi Arabia Tel: , , 44742, Fax: Community College in Riyadh Saladin Al-Ayobi Street, Malaz, P.O Box Riyadh 437 Saudi Arabia Tel: Fax: College of Nursing Riyadh - Adder eyah P.O. Box: 642 Riyadh 42 Tel: , , nurscol@ksu.edu.sa Center For Female Scientific and Medical Colleges Tel: 47646, Fax: almalazcenter@ksu.edu.sa College of Medicine P.O. Box 245 Riyadh 4 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Fax: Tel: College of Pharmacy P.O. Box 2457 Riyadh 45 Saudi Arabia Tel: , , Fax: pharmacy@ksu.edu.sa

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