Departments:

The Faculty of Social Sciences is home to a diverse group of academic departments, each dedicated to advancing knowledge and scholarship within its discipline. Our departments bring together experienced faculty, innovative curricula, and a commitment to research that addresses the social, economic, and cultural realities of Ethiopia and beyond.

Through rigorous teaching, community engagement, and collaborative research, our departments prepare students to become critical thinkers, skilled professionals, and responsible citizens. Explore and contact each department below to learn more about its programs, faculty, and areas of specialization.

1 - Department of History and Heritage Management

     Dr. Ashagrie Solomon, Head

     Email: solashag@gmail.com

2 - Department of Social Anthropology

      Dr. Dereje Wonde, Head

      Email: derawon@gmail.com

3 - Department of Political Science and International Studies

      Mr. Workneh Genet, Head

      Email: wogeyih@gmail.com

4 - Department of Geography and Environmental Studies

      Dr. Kassahun Gashu, Head

      Email: kg19me@gmail.com

5 - Department of Social Work

      Mrs. Frehiwot Asres, Head

      Email: firehiwota78@gmail.com or frehiwot.asres@bdu.edu.et

6 - Department of Gender and Development Studies

      Dr. Sewmehon Demissie, Head

      Email: sewmehondt@gmail.com  or sewmehon2010@yahoo.com