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College of Social Sciences and Humanities

Office of the Chairman
University of Liberia
P.O Box 10-9020, Fendell Campus
1000 Monrovia, 10 Liberia
West Africa

Departments & Programs

Explore our departments, Programs, and institutes

In the College of Social Sciences & Humanities, we offer hands-on learning opportunities that will support continuous discovery and lifelong learning. Our students are equipped with a foundation of skills and values that will enable them to adapt, learn, and lead as they and the world around them evolve.

Department of Communication and Media Studies

(BA only) An integral part of Liberia College, instructs students in the standard practice of journalism, communication, specifically in conjunction with a second social science degree

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Department of English & Literature

(BA only) Four year degree-granting program and offers English required courses in fulfillment of the general education program at the University of Liberia.

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Department of Geography

(BA Only) Offers a degree in the field of General Geography, training programs, and actively engages in research activities, including environmental impact assessment, feasibility studies, and related geographic studies.

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Department of French Studies

The French language was introduced at the University of Liberia in the 1960s with the immediate and urgent need of providing translators and interpreters of the French Language.

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Department of History

One of the degree granting programs at the University of Liberia, established in 1862 with the primary objective of presenting an in-depth, accurate and comprehensive study of History

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Arts & Crafts

The Department of Art and Crafts through its program delivers instructions in art education and at the same time enriches the students with specialized training in the field of Arts and Crafts. The art program adds a new dimension to the life of the technically oriented student.

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Political Science

The department offers two areas of emphasis- International Relations and Comparatives Politics. Students in these disciplines are required to complete a total of 124- credit hours for Major, and 18- credit hours for Minor students

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Sociology & Anthropology

A 4- year program leading to the Bachelor Arts Degree in Anthropology and Sociology. However, from 1959, to 1970; students graduating with concentration either in Anthropology or Sociology were offered Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology.

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Liberia Studies

Established in 1974. Formally Department of Social Science. A non-degree offering Department offers three key courses: Introduction to Social Science (Sosc 102), Introduction to Liberian Society (Sosc201), and Introduction to University of Liberia Student Life (ULSL 101) respectively.

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Philosophy & Religious Studies

The original Department of Philosophy and Religion was established in the 1960s and did offer minor courses before the civil crisis in Liberia.

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Social Work

The department of Social Science continues to play a pivotal role especially for second year students majoring or minoring in Sociology, Geography, History, Anthropology etc. in Liberia College.

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Liberian Languages

Provides students a wide range of opportunity to observe demonstration in Language speaking and participation in lesson drills. It involves theoretical and practical components.

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Physical Education & Sports

Established in 1862, the department offers a sport model program. Exercises taught through sport activities such as Soccer, Basketball and Volleyball. It helps students stay mentally and physically strong through well-planned sporting exercises

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Institute for Population Studies

Formerly Demography Unit, it is set up with the goal of building the capacity of Liberians in demographic training and research for socio-economic development and planning purposes.

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Department of Chinese Language & Culture

Offers a bachelor’s degree in Chinese language and culture in the “3+1” model (3 years of learning at the University of Liberia and one year of learning in China with full scholarship). “Learn Chinese, Double Your World”.

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