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In light of this, the Civic and Ethical Studies department in Dire-Dawa University have been planning to offer major Degree programs, in regular and summer since its inauguration in 2020. There is increasing demand and optimism as to the relevance and significance of the Discipline. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of the course and, of course, the commitment of the teaching staffs, Civics and Ethics has attracted a pool of student communities in the University.

Graduate profiles:

At the end of the program, graduates will be able:

1.      Play active and exemplary roles in citizens’ participation for peace, constitutionalism, rule of law, democracy& human rights;

2.      Promote of good governance and development

3.      Develop of mechanisms of combating corruption, rent-seeking and other malpractices and immoralities

4.      Appreciate and uphold moral values and principles as they interact with fellow citizens and the environment at large;

5.      Strive to promote gender and minority equalities in the economic, social and political issues;

6.      Portray commitment to ethical values and principles of professionalism and leadership as they engage in service delivering institutions;

7.       Carry out consultancy and training services in various areas of Civics and Ethics;

8.       Diligent, work–loving and purpose–oriented organizer, developer and educator of ethical values and principles among the people with whom he/she works and societal change analysts at all public organs, municipalities, and training centers;

9.      Skilful, far-sighted, democratically-principled with the highest interpersonal qualities; an effective expert in Civics and Ethics issues

10.  Demonstrate entrepreneurial and diligent work loving behavior in a way that this generates positive externality on the business behavior of others.

Carrier opportunities:

Civics and ethical studies professionals will have the following career opportunities.

ü  Education Institutions

ü  Anti-corruption commission office

ü  Children and Women affairs office

ü  Research institutes

ü  Law firms

ü  International agencies

ü  Community based organizations

General information:

Degree nomenclature: Bachelor of Art in Civics and Ethical Studies

Program type: regular, extension, summer, distance

o   3 years degree

o   181 EtCTS required

o   A minimum CGPA of 2.00 with no “F” required for graduation

o   Admission requirement is based on the criteria set by the department DDU and MoSHE

o   15 teaching staff with the rank of lecturer and above