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COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SCIENCES [CHS]

INTRODUCTION

The College of Humanities & Sciences offers two undergraduate programs: Applied Linguistics and
Translation. The duration of each program is four years. The development of these programs is
based on the needs of the local community and the interdisciplinary nature of academic subjects.
The choices of programs and specialized concentrations can help students to communicate with
other cultures to keep abreast with the fast pace and challenges of the information age.

CHS VISION

The College of Humanities and Sciences aims to be the leader in humanities and sciences education
and research in KSA.

CHS MISSION
The College of Humanities and Sciences aspires to provide students with a high-quality education in
the fields of humanities and sciences in order to advance their scientific knowledge, enhance their
cultural awareness, broaden their horizons, and create a balance in student life that supports
educational growth and life-long learning skills. CHS is also committed to producing quality research
with distinct societal impact.

The Department of Linguistics and Translation offers undergraduate programs: Applied Linguistics
and Translation. The duration of each program is four years. The development of these programs is
based on the needs of the local community and the interdisciplinary nature of academic subjects.
The choices of programs and specialized concentrations can help students to communicate with
other cultures to keep abreast with the fast pace and challenges of the information age.

CHS DEGREE PROGRAMS

▪ Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics [AL]
▪ Bachelor of Arts in Translation [TRAN]

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

To receive bachelor’s degrees, students must satisfy the requirements related to credits, grade point
average, program of study, experiential/community links, and other courses within the maximum
period that is specified in the PSU Undergraduate Rules and Regulations. The requirements are as
follow:

▪ Pass the Preparatory Year program
▪ Complete the credits required by the respective majors
▪ Earn an overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (out of 4.0)
▪ Earn a program grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 (out of 4.0)
▪ Satisfy PSU university requirements
▪ Satisfy College of Humanities and Sciences requirements
▪ Satisfy Program requirements
▪ Satisfy Experiential Learning /Community Link requirements (e.g., Co-Op)