Dean’s Message
Dear Students, Faculty, Alumni and Partners
It is my great honor conveying this message as a Dean of College of Law and Governance at Hawassa University (HU).
The School of Law
The school of Law, under College of Law and Governance, is one of the prominent public law schools in Ethiopia.
The School of Governance and Development Studies (GaDS)
The School of Governance and Development Studies (GaDS) was launched in September 2006 under the Faculty of Social Science (FSS).
Department
of Civics and Ethical Studies
The program, which was running under the School
of GaDS, was separately organized as Department of Civics and Ethical Studies
under the college of Law and Governance since .....
College of Law and Governance in number
College of Law and Governance in number
796+
568 M and
229 F students
136+
Publications
58
Academic Staff
04
Free legal Service Centers
The School of Law
The school of Law, under College of Law and Governance, is one of the prominent public law schools in Ethiopia.
LLB (Bachelor of Laws)
The school of Law, under College of Law and Governance, is one of the prominent public law schools in Ethiopia. The school was established in 2002.Since then, the school extended its academic programs to all modalities (Regular, Summer and Weekend).
Graduate Profiles:
- Aspiring lawyers and legal practitioners
- Legal advisors and consultants
- Legal researchers and academics
- Policy analysts and government legal officers
- Corporate legal professionals
- Human rights advocates
- Paralegals and legal assistants
BA in Governance and Development Studies
BA in Governance and Development Studies is a
multidisciplinary undergraduate degree focusing on the principles of good
governance, public policy, development processes, international relations and
socio-economic change.
Graduate Profile:
- Development policy analysts
- Governance and public administration officers
- Program managers in NGOs and international agencies
- Political & community development specialists
- Research and data analysts
- Civil society advocates
- Project coordinators in development projects
BA in Civics and Ethics
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Civics and Ethical Studies is an undergraduate degree focused on understanding civic responsibilities, ethical principles, government systems, and social justice issues. It equips students with foundational knowledge in political science, ethics, and community engagement, fostering responsible citizenship and ethical awareness.
Graduate Profile:
- Strong understanding of civic institutions and democratic processes.
- Knowledge of ethical theories and moral reasoning.
- Critical thinking and analytical skills related to social and political issues.
- Ability to engage in civic participation and ethical decision-making.
- Prepared to work in community service, advocacy, education, or governmental roles.