Department of Arts and Social Sciences (ASOS)

Vision

Empowered individuals and communities through arts, humanities and social sciences for positive social transformation.

Mission

To provide inclusive, interdisciplinary education, training and research in the arts, humanities and social sciences that equips individuals with the knowledge, skills and creativity for social transformation.

Brief about the Department

The department of Arts and Social Sciences (A&SS) in the School of Business Economics and Social Sciences, offers courses that are tailored to respond to contemporary realities and the transformation of society. Our curriculum is designed to deepen understanding of our contemporary world by encouraging an inquiry into the persistent legacies of the past that shape our present and evolving futures. The department aims at producing individuals who are capable of reflecting on cross-cutting social, cultural and political issues, understand complex societal dynamics and initiate transformative dialogue about the human condition. As such, A&SS offers students a cutting-edge opportunity to study how individuals and groups interact, social formations, societal transformation, the development of societal norms and values, and an inquiry into and engagement in policy making. Learners attain tools to navigate complex issues, promote social cohesion, envision and action a better future.

The department offers the following programs: –

Undergraduate programs:

1. Bachelor of Tourism Management and Development
2. Bachelor Public Administration and Policy

Diploma Programs:

1. Diploma in Tourism Management
2. Diploma in Public Administration and Management

Faculty Members:

1. Pharis Murangai (Religious Studies) – Chairperson
2. Felix Mutunga (Literature) – Examinations Officer.
3. Mary Mutiso (Geography)
4. Sophie Okwena (Kiswahili)
5. Joseph Maina (English)

Contact Information:

Department email: cod-ass@ttu.ac.ke