I am Prof. (Dr.) Anumudu Eugenia Chinadu, the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences (FSS) of the British American University, Florida, USA. I am pleased to welcome you to the Faculty, and I am glad to tell you that your interest and educational aspirations will be well taken care of here! Generally, you would observe that the FSS at the American Registered and fully Accredited University offers various courses in Social Sciences including Economics, Political Science, Mass Communication, Sociology, Psychology and International Relations that provide students with a sound general education supplemented by the technological skills required in today’s work environment. Our students learn to address the real problems of contemporary social scientists and gain insight into the societal activities, behaviors, and strategies of people, organizations, markets, and industries. Our teaching methods are fused with analysis and actions so that classes are simultaneously demanding, fun, intense, and always dynamic. Our goal is to create a teaching and learning environment where students learn how to tackle difficult and complex societal problems. Students learn what they feel like to exercise judgment, make tangible decisions, and take responsibility.
WELCOME TO FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
We are a multicultural Faculty, representing many countries! During their studies here, students work with Faculty members who are nationally and internationally recognized for their research, academic and professional publications as well as their excellence in Law and Criminology as well as social sciences. Our degree graduates are among the brightest, most principled, and accomplished young people of our time. We are proud to graduate people who are committed to high standards and have the capacity to work hard and be dynamic and versatile leaders not only of today but also of the nearest future.
Thank you for your interest in the undergraduate and postgraduate programs offered by the BAU-FSS. I invite you to learn more about us by reading the information herein contained especially on both our undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs. If your aspirations coincide with what we offer, I encourage you to apply for admission into the Faculty without further procrastination. The Faculty has academic programs in various Departments. In addition, the Faculty also houses the Centre for Social Research and International Development where social problems are tackled and innovative programs are also run. Again, the Faculty aims at promoting, advancing, and disseminating knowledge in law and criminology, as well as social sciences, and to explore the use of such knowledge for the advancement of society. Furthermore, the Faculty emphasizes an integrated approach in which students not only specialize in specific areas but also take core courses in Departments within and outside the Faculty. Finally, the Faculty places a high premium on social research and organization of conferences, seminars, workshops and symposia for the advancement of knowledge and the society generally.
PROGRAMS AVAILABLE
At the moment, the BAU Faculty of Social Sciences runs the following programs:
Department of Economics
Department of Political Science and Public Administration
Department of Sociology and Psychology
Department of Mass Communication and Journalism
NOTE: There is Honorary PhD in all Departments
MISSION STATEMENT OF THE FACULTY
The Faculty of Social Sciences at British American University shall improve the quality of education through the discovery and dissemination of Arts, Law and Public Administration and scientific knowledge. This means that the Faculty will facilitate the acquisition of relevant knowledge and experience by our students, so that they can acquire the basis for life long learning and the full range of skills necessary for their chosen career practices in the increasingly specialized, globalize, and technology oriented world.