Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Sociology

The Department of Sociology constituted in 1991, was formerly attached to the Department of
Economics since 1979 under the Faculty of Social Sciences. It is a vibrant department that has been
conducting undergraduate and postgraduate studies. The department is offering both internal and
distance learning degree courses in undergraduate studies.
Today, faculty of the department is equipped with high number of qualified teaching staff who has
gained their doctorates from different universities in Asian Region.
The department has shown its capability and capacity in academic and research orientation by
conducting several national level researches on disaster management, development-oriented action plan
and evaluation, policy formation research, etc. Furthermore, the faculty is providing their expertise to
keep sustainable development and reduction of poverty in Asia collaborating with global development
partners. It has shown the capacity of organizing several local and international academic endeavours
and tailor made programs (Diploma course in Social work, Diploma in Corrections and Rehabilitation)
to fulfil requirements of national and South Asian region.
The vision of the department is “producing high quality graduates who can face any challenge in
national and international levels with a sound theoretical and practical knowledge including
substantial level of experience gained”.
The mission of the department is “providing opportunities to graduands to formulate a good level of
reliable and appropriate knowledge, and develop positive attitudes, values and practice in human
society”.