Department of Sociology Overview

Posted by admin on Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Department of Sociology Overview
The Department of Sociology at Bule Hora University, established in 2020 (2013 E.C.), offers a BA in Sociology with regular and weekend programs, focusing on societal structures, culture, inequality, development, and research methods. With 83 active students, the department aims to produce graduates equipped with theoretical knowledge and practical skills to address social challenges through critical thinking, research, and community engagement.
Vision
To become a leading center for sociological education by 2025, producing transformative graduates who drive innovative solutions to social issues through research, teaching, and community service.
Mission
To cultivate ethical, entrepreneurial, and patriotic sociologists with strong research skills and a deep understanding of social processes, contributing to national development and policy formulation.
Core Values
  • Participatory – Collaborative decision-making
  • Fairness – Equity in education and opportunity
  • Efficiency – Effective resource utilization
  • Quality – Excellence in teaching and research
  • Excellence – Commitment to high academic standards
Motto: "We Strive for Excellence!"
Affiliated Programs
  • Collaborations with development studies, gender studies, and public policy programs.
Undergraduate Program
  • Degree: BA in Sociology
  • Duration: 4 years (8 semesters)
  • Core Courses:
    • Sociological Theories (Classical & Contemporary)
    • Social Institutions (Family, Religion, Politics)
    • Research Methods (Qualitative & Quantitative)
    • Criminology, Urban/Rural Sociology, Development Studies
  • Eligibility: Completion of social sciences freshman courses or transfer from accredited institutions.
Graduate Program (Planned)
  • Degree: MA in Sociology (Under development)
  • Focus: Advanced sociological research, policy analysis, and specialized fields.
Admission Requirements
  • Undergraduate: Freshman completion or equivalent; social sciences background preferred.
  • Graduate: BA in Sociology or related fields (future offering).
Staff Profile
No.
Name
Academic Rank
Specialization
Email
Status
1
Bisrat Damene Dalu
Lecturer
Social Policy, Program Evaluation
Full-time
2
Nigussie Gemede Tafa
Lecturer (HoD)
Inequality, Culture, Development
Full-time
3
Abdi Halake Bariso
Lecturer
Gender, Criminology, Modernization
Full-time
Research & Contact
  • Research Focus: Ongoing projects on education quality and indigenous child protection.
HoD Contact:
Nigussie Gemede Tafa
nigussiegemede@gmail.com 
+251916429166
Building 025, 1st Floor, Main Campus