Sociology and Social Anthropology

1. Social problems are becoming complex from time to time at the global level in general and

Ethiopia in particular. The revised curriculum in the fields of Sociology & Social Anthropology will

enable the graduates from the department to respond in a timely manner to the changing occupational, civic and cultural needs of the country

4. Critical knowledge of sociological and Anthropological theories, Social Research Methods and social Intervention practice will enable the graduates to understand the pragmatic conditions of Ethiopia and the rest of the world. This will also enhance the ability of the graduates to identify and solve societal problems. To achieve these goals, the department has planned to enhance students‟ conceptual, pragmatic and methodological and problem solving competencies by modifying the content of the courses where needed and by integrating them with practical components
5. The program sees the necessity of linking the sociological concepts, theories and methods with major societal issues, and encouraging students to use these concepts, theories and methods in their own thinking and practice. By bridging the gap between the principles learned and actual societal issues, the Department hopes to prepare students to be successful in their professional, civic, and personal lives. The program also wishes to empower students by promoting awareness that they can bring about change in the community which they are going to serve.
6. In view of the fact that many of the graduates will become socioeconomic experts in both governmental and nongovernmental offices, there is a need for building their analytical competence and theoretical sophistication on the socio-cultural dimensions of development programs by providing case studies and challenges which are cumulative and progressively demanding. In order to help students more easily connect Sociological to social   issues   and   career   opportunities,   the   Department   wants   to   streamline development related courses by instituting coherence and thoroughness.
7. 4. Vision

The vision of the department of Sociology and Social Anthropology is to be a national centre of academic excellence which assures quality and equity of education by the year 2020 that aims at producing competent citizen.

5. 5. Mission

The department of sociology and Social anthropology has a mission of offering relevant, efficient and quality education and training; designing and assuring standard of efficiency, conducting demand driven research and rendering & efficient community services. The department of sociology and Social anthropology is established to function as an academic unit in the college. The program is also mandated to:

Design   and   implement   undergraduate   programmers   and   short   term   trainings                in accordance with the needs of the college;

   Publish and disseminate research works as well as hold discussion forums to deliberate upon the result;

   Establish and run academic journals and newsletters;

   Upgrade  the  qualifications  of  its  academic  staff  and  enhance  continuously  their professional competency;

   Contribute specially to the institutional capacity building of other public and non-profit – making private institutions, including the upgrading of the qualifications of their academic status;

   Provide consultancy services to governmental and non-governmental organizations, and the community;

   Cooperate with the with different stakeholders on relevance of education and quality matters;

   Carry out such other activities that accord with its objectives and the mission, vision and objectives of the departments.

6. 6. Values

The department of sociology and social anthropology has taken the following as a core values:

   Quality: The department of sociology and social anthropology makes quality its priority in every aspect of its activities.

   Care for the community: The department of sociology and social anthropology is from the community and for the community. The department strives to change and solve the problems of the community.

   Committed no matter what: The department of sociology and social anthropology keeps on working hard despite challenges because the College wants to make its future better.

   Equality  in  all:  The  department  of  sociology  and  social  anthropology  treats  everyone equally regardless of colour, religion, gender, disability or ethnic background in all service and resource provisions.

   Equity in all: The department of sociology and social anthropology encourages fair access of  resources and services to all groups of society; it takes sustainable affirmative action giving due focus to disadvantaged groups.

   Valuing    each  other:   we   value,   respect   and    appreciate   each  other‟s   ideas   and

contributions to the growth and transformation of the country.

Creativity   Culture:   The   department   of   sociology   and   social   anthropology   makes innovation, adoption, adaptation and transfer of knowledge in its every walk of life.

   Democratic  thinking:  The  department  of  sociology  and  social  Anthropology  values freedom of expression, rule of law, transparency and accountability in every aspect of its endeavours. It promotes the culture of participatory decision making.

   Recognition: The department values, respects and appreciates ideas and contributions to the growth and transformation of the country.

7. 7. Program Objectives a. General Objective

The general objective of the program is to produce knowledgeable, skilful, competent and responsible professionals in socio-cultural, political and economic development of the country by providing adequate training at a bachelor level.

b.Specific Objectives

   The program has the following specific objectives:

   To produce graduates who are capable of integrating theory and research methods and apply it in the actual social settings.

   To produce graduates who are able to initiate and take part in research projects with the intention of identifying the causes and consequences of socio-economic and environmental problems and generate appropriate data for the process of policy formulation.

   To provide wide opportunity for graduates to learn more about their diversity and integrity as well as world reality.

   To produce graduates equipped with intervention skills in solving problems of individuals, groups, institutions, communities and societies