Overview
College of Social Sciences and Humanities
Advancing Knowledge, Research & Community Service
Welcome to the College of Social Sciences and Humanities at Dire Dawa University. We are dedicated to advancing academic excellence, impactful research, and community service.
Our college offers dynamic undergraduate and postgraduate programs designed to foster critical thinking, cultural understanding, and effective communication—equipping our graduates to drive meaningful societal progress.
College Structure
Core Objectives
Academic Excellence
Deliver high-quality, rigorous undergraduate and postgraduate education across the humanities and social sciences.
Impactful Research
Drive community-oriented research, development projects, and local innovation.
Integrity & Collaboration
Cultivate ethical leadership, academic rigor, and interdisciplinary collaboration across all fields.
Specialized Academic Departments
Afan Oromo, Literature and Communication
Focus: Language Studies, Oral Literature, Folklife & Cultural Preservation
Amharic Language and Literature
Focus: Amharic Philology, Literary Analysis & Creative Writing
English Language and Literature
Focus: Applied Linguistics, TEFL & International Communication
Afsomali Language and Literature
Focus: Horn of Africa Regional Languages & Cultural Heritage
Journalism and Communication
Focus: Broadcast Journalism, Print Media, Public Relations & Digital Mass Communication
History and Heritage Management
Focus: Historical Research, Archival Studies & Cultural Heritage Conservation
Geography and Environmental Studies
Focus: GIS & Remote Sensing, Spatial Analysis & Environmental Resource Management
Sociology
Focus: Social Theory, Community Development & Urban/Rural Sociology
Psychology
Focus: Behavioral Science, Counseling & Psychological Human Services
Political Science and International Relations
Focus: Governance, Public Policy, Diplomacy & Global Studies
Civics and Ethical Studies
Focus: Constitutionalism, Applied Ethics, Citizenship & Democratic Studies
Coordinating Offices
The College of Social Sciences and Humanities is committed to developing knowledgeable, ethical, and socially responsible graduates while advancing research, innovation, and meaningful engagement with the community.
School of Social Sciences
Our Mission
To produce competent graduates and problem-solving research through an international academic environment enriched with democratic values.
Our Vision
Dire Dawa University aspires to be a premium choice in Ethiopia and among the top ten applied universities in Africa by 2030.
Our Values
Our Graduates & Statistics
Graduated Students
Current Students
Academic Staff
Departments
Our Leadership
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Head of Psychology
📞 +251 900 000 001
✉ se@soc.edu
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Head of English and Literature
📞 +251 910 000 002
✉ it@soc.edu
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Head Geography
📞 +251 910 000 002
✉ it@soc.edu
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Head, Civics and Ethical Studies
📞 +251 910 000 002
✉ it@soc.edu
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Head of Journalism
📞 +251 910 000 002
✉ it@soc.edu
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Head of Amharic Language and Literature
📞 +251 920 000 003
✉ cs@soc.edu
