Ndejje University Faculty of Social Sciences

Social Sciences is a forward-thinking faculty offering opportunities for educational, cultural and skills development. We offer an environment in which students are challenged to extend and enhance themselves intellectually, professionally and creatively, and we strive to prepare our students for the demands of the future – both nationally and internationally.

Since its establishment, the faculty of Social Sciences has developed its own unique form of programs embedded in instruction, research, community outreach, and production, through which the students are exposed to the opportunities that deepen their understanding of the ways in which they can effectively contribute to national and international development.

The faculty of Social Sciences houses two departments that include the Department of Development and Social studies comprising of five programs; B.A Guidance and Counselling, BA Community Based Development, BA Development Studies, BA Social Work and Social Administration and BA Social Gerontology and Welfare Studies. The department of Journalism and Public Affairs houses courses in BA Journalism and Mass Communication, BA Public Administration and BA Leadership and Human development.

Post graduate programmes comprise of MA in Community Psychology, MA in development Studies, MA in Community Participation and Strategic Management, MA Peace and Human Rights and Advanced Diploma in Addiction Counselling.

Research and education Research and research-based education are core values of the Faculty. High quality research and education has always been the Faculty’s primary objective, and the Faculty’s researchers are strongly encouraged to contribute actively to the public debate. The Faculty strives to keep its doors open to other fields of study and research as well, and the departments take part in several cross-faculty projects.

See Also: Ndejje University Faculty of Education

Degree Programmes

Bachelor of Development Studies
Bachelor of Social Gerontology & Welfare Studies
Bachelor of Community Psychology
Bachelor of Guidance and Counseling
Bachelor of Community-based Development
Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication
Bachelor of public Administration & Management
Bachelor of Social Work and Social Administration
Bachelor of Leadership & Human Development

Eligibility

At least five (5) passes at “O” level (UCE) or its equivalent and two relevant principle passes at “A” level (UACE) obtained at the same sitting or its equivalent. A post “O” level diploma or certificate with at least two years relevant experience in the desired field.

Diploma Programmes

Diploma in Development Studies
Diploma in Community – Based Development
Diploma in Guidance & Counseling
Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication
Diploma in Social Work & Social Administration
Advanced Diploma in Addictive Counseling

Eligibility

At least five (5) passes at “O” level (UCE) or its equivalent and one relevant principle and two subsidiary passes obtained at the same sitting at “A” level (UACE) or its equivalent or a post “O” level diploma / certificate.

Certificate Programmes

Certificate in Guidance & Counseling

Eligibility

At least three (3) subsidiary passes obtained at A level or C+ at S.4 in the 8-4-4 education system.

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