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5. College of Arts and Applied Sciences

5.1. Introduction
CAAS is one of the three Colleges, which started functioning since the inception of Dhofar
University in 2004. It is modeled after the American educational system and its programs are
benchmarked with international universities. Besides offering its own programs, the College also
offers numerous liberal arts courses to the students of other Colleges of the University.

5.2. Organizational Structure of CAAS
CAAS is headed by a Dean overseeing the following Six (6) Departments:
1) Department of Computer Science,

2) Department of Education,
3) Department of English Language and Literature,

4) Department of Arabic Language and Literature,
5) Department of Social Sciences,

6) Department of Mathematics and Sciences

5.3. Vision
The College of Arts and Applied Sciences at Dhofar University aspires to offer high quality
programs in the humanities, basic, natural and social sciences that are recognized nationally and
internationally and prepare highly motivated students to be successfully engaged citizens in an
increasingly technological and global society.

5.4. Mission
The College of Arts and Applied Sciences provides the core of liberal arts education at Dhofar
University. It aims at enabling all University students to benefit from sustained independent
learning through the general University Requirement courses and the CAAS majors. The College
focuses on reaching excellence in learning through interdisciplinary knowledge and skills in arts
and sciences, the development of critical thinking skills, and engagement in the society with focus
on preserving the cultural values of the Omani society.

5.5. Academic Programs Offered
The College offers six (5) Diploma, twelve (13) Bachelor, two (2) Minors, seven (8) Graduate
(Master) programs and one (1) Postgraduate Diploma program. The medium of instruction in
general is English except for those programs where it is clearly specified as Arabic.
These programs are:

a) Diploma Programs
1) Diploma in Computer Science
2) Diploma in English Language

3) Diploma in Mathematics
4) Diploma in Social Work (English)

5) Diploma in Social Work (Arabic)

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