Discover Your Future at the College of Social Sciences & Humanities, Debre Berhan University! Shaping Critical Minds for a Dynamic Ethiopia

Established in 2008, the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) stands as a cornerstone of academic excellence within Debre Berhan University. We are dedicated to our core mission: producing graduates rich in knowledge, equipped with essential skills, and possessing strong ethical attitudes, graduates highly sought after by employers. We foster an environment of self-expression, critical thinking, and academic inquisitiveness, preparing students to thrive in diverse careers and navigate an ever-changing future.

CSSH offers a vibrant academic landscape across eight dynamic undergraduate departments namely:

1) Amharic Language & Literature

2) English Language & Literature

3) Geography & Environmental Studies

4) History & Heritage Management

5) Psychology

6) Sociology

7) Civics & Ethical Studies

8) Journalism & Communications

We proudly serve over 900 undergraduate students enrolled in our regular, summer, and distance programs. This educational journey is guided by a committed team of 154 instructors (117 Male, 37 Female) and 11 supportive staff members (4 Male, 7 Female).

Building on our strong undergraduate foundation, CSSH is excited to offer 8 postgraduate programs for those seeking advanced knowledge and specialization:

1) MA in Applied Linguistics in Teaching Amharic

2) MA in Teaching English as a Foreign Language

3) MSc in Environment & Sustainable Development

4) MSc in Urban Management & Development

5) MA in Developmental Psychology

6) MA in Special Needs & Inclusive Education

7) MA in Early Child Care and Education

8) PhD in History & Heritage Management

Building upon our diverse portfolio of seven specialized Master's degrees, the CSSH proudly offers its premier doctoral program, the PhD in History and Heritage Management. This flagship program is dedicated to cultivating the next generation of scholars and leaders equipped to address the complex challenges of preserving, interpreting, and sustaining our global cultural legacy.

Furthermore, CSSH plays a vital role in the broader university community by delivering the majority of common courses for all Year I students across Debre Berhan University.

Aligned with Debre Berhan University's Research and Development Roadmap, CSSH has strategically focused its research efforts under the overarching theme of “Environment, Sustainable Development, and Societal Transformation”. We are actively engaged in projects designed to address community challenges and contribute to national development.

Whether you are a prospective undergraduate or graduate student, a researcher, or a community partner, the CSSH offers a stimulating environment where rigorous academics meet real-world relevance. Our classrooms & field studies are spaces where future leaders, thinkers, and change makers are cultivated.

Explore the possibilities. Develop your potential. Shape the future with us.

Visit the Debre Berhan University website or contact the College of Social Sciences and Humanities directly to learn more about our programs and research!