University
of Swaziland - uniswa.sz/academics/socsci/
Department of Sociology - uniswa.sz/academics/socsci/soc/
Faculty of Social Science
Acting Dean: Dr. P.Q. Magagula
Tutor: Mr M.M. Rahman
email: socialscience@uniswa.sz
Mission
The mission of the Department of Sociology is to produce graduates who are capable of
making meaningful contribution to society through their having a better understanding of
the needs of the people. Through a people-oriented discipline, the Department seeks to
assist students to become their own selves, to cultivate their intellects, to ripen their
capacities for objective judgements, to deepen their knowledge and understanding of their
cultural heritage, and to prepare for specific professional goals as well as civic and
family life.
Objectives
1. To equip students with the necessary knowledge, skills and techniques and values that
will empower them to contribute positively to national development.
2. To stimulate and deepen students' interests and knowledge in various theoretical,
methodological and practical aspects of the discipline of sociology.
3. To provide intellectual guidance and motivation for students to pursue graduate studies
in sociology and related disciplines.
4. To contribute effectively to the intellectual and practical growth and development of
the sociology discipline through conducting research relevant to the Southern African
region in general and Swaziland in particular.
5. To avail itself to grassroot level in communities by conducting research and making
such research findings accessible.
6. To contribute effectively to the objectives of the University by servicing departments
that need sociological exposure. |