The
Department of Sociology, established in September,
2021 G.C. under the College of Social Sciences. Its establishment was
responsive to the context of the undergoing massive Socioeconomic development
process, there is a need for trained manpower skilled with Sociological
knowledge, approaches and theories; those who can inform and usefully guide
Societal development endeavors. The dynamics and complexity of human social
behavior, group structure, social institutions and organizations, patterns of
intra- and inter-personal, group and community relationships are crucial in
human development processes. In this age of globalization, which manifests
itself in Social, cultural, economic, political and spiritual transformation
arena, the role of Sociological insights becomes more important.
With 11 dedicated academic staff members and 91 active
students, we have been proud to maintain the highest national exam pass rate in
the last two consecutive years since 2024. Department of Sociology remains a
center of academic excellence, actively involved in conveying quality teaching
and learning, making proficient and accountable graduates, conducting
problem-solving research, and delivering impactful community services. The
department has successfully produced 55 undergraduate graduates who are both competent
and qualified.
Vision
This
BA program in Sociology is opened with the vision of having a sociologically
literate graduates that employs sociological knowledge in understanding and
appreciating all social processes in order to make good out of them while
making development plans and policy decisions.
Mission
The
mission of this curriculum is to provide sociology BA level education at the
highest standards introducing students to sociological knowledge and methods
through high-quality classroom instruction, independent student research, and
practical learning opportunities.