DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN STUDIES

 Head of Department: Joshua Busuulwa R. – MA, B.A Development Studies, BU

 Faculty: Keith Tibenda, Paul Mukasa, Ronald Otieno Okoth, Lemuel Bwambale, Esther Nsubuga, Collins Basemera, Rogers Aheebwa, Paddy Kayondo, Ruth Ntono, Anne Martin, Tenywa Livingstone, Efrance Najjuma, Rehema Zawedde, Siraje Kizito, Nkiyavu Fred, Kamanzi Samuel, and Kabura Elidad

Vision

The Department envisions being a leader in teaching, research and community engagement in development and humanitarian studies within sub-Saharan Africa

Mission

The Department of Development and Humanitarian Studies at Bugema University aims to equip students with skills and knowledge required for holistic individual growth and sustainable development of societies around the world.   

 

Programmes offered

  1. Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies (BADS)
  2. Bachelor of Humanitarian Emergency and Disaster Management (BHEM)
  3. Bachelor of Arts in Community Development (BACD)
  4. Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Management (BPCM)
  5. Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC)
  6. Diploma in Development Studies (DDVT)

 

Objectives

 

  1. To train students in development-oriented courses with the aim of graduating development practitioners who are true to development principles and sound ethics.
  2. To stimulate students to engage in research geared towards the fulfillment of national development objectives.
  3. To promote different outreach programs with the purpose of enabling the community to meet social and economic needs.
  4. To equip students and communities with knowledge and skills to enable them meet their day to day challenges.
  5. To provide an avenue for exposing students through collaboration and partnership to different development institutions to appreciate different development approaches.
  6. To stimulate creativity and innovation among students by encouraging product development and participation in exhibitions organized locally and nationally.

Career Opportunities

A student graduating with qualifications (Diploma or Degree) in development and humanitarian studies may be employed as; Community Development Worker, Fundraising/ Grants Manager, Entrepreneur, Humanitarian Aid/ Relief Worker, Disaster/Risk Management Personnel/Officer, Project/Programs Manager, Security and Risk Analyst, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Lecturer/Community Educator, Human Rights/ Advocacy Officer, Civil servant, Development and Humanitarian Researcher, Community educator, Emergency Consultants, Emergency Management Coordinator, Firefighter, Journalist, Public Relation Officer, news Anchor, News writer/ Reporter, press officer, Media Trainer, advocacy Officer, Radio/TV Presenter, News editor, Broadcast Journalist, Production Manager, Online Content manager, script writer, advertising campaign manager, communication research officer consultant, documentary/film director, media/entrepreneur to mention but a few.

Education Field Trip Requirements

The Department of Development Studies requires all students to go for educational field trips twice during the first two years (for degree students) and once (for diploma students), as a basic requirement for graduation. The purpose of these field trips is to equip students with first-hand experience that enhances their theoretical knowledge and practical experiences.

For Degree students two courses are attached to field trip and the report is part of the final grading. Students in first year, second semester the field trip report is part of the course requirements for BADS 1204 Project Planning and Management and the second field trip will be taken in second year, second semester as part of the course BADS 2213 Environment and Sustainable Development. In particular circumstances the Head of Department in consultation with faculty may opt to permit students to undertake a field trip with other courses other than those indicated above based on the objectives and activities the class wants to achieve. The reports will be handed to the lecturers teaching these courses for grading within two (2) weeks after the field trips.

Similarly, for Diploma students in year one the field trip will be attached to a course DDVT: 052 Community Training and Organization or DDVT: 092 Project Planning and Management. The reports will be handed to the lecturers teaching these courses for grading within two (2) weeks after the field trip.

Delivery Mode

The following methods will be used to deliver and assess students in the Department of Development and Humanitarian Studies programs; lectures, research, oral presentations, projects, field trips, workshops, seminars, community outreaches, tests, assignments and examinations.


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