The Department of Social Sciences is the primary academic unit of the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences at the University of Khenchela, alongside the Department of Human Sciences. It is dedicated to providing higher education in the field of social sciences through a diverse academic offering that includes undergraduate (licence), master’s, and doctoral programs.
The department comprises four academic tracks: Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, and Demography. It also offers doctoral training in the fields of Sociology and Philosophy. Through this variety, the department seeks to deliver rigorous scientific education that balances theoretical and practical approaches, enabling students to develop their skills and knowledge in ways that support their integration into the labor market and their contribution to societal development.
A teaching staff of 65 faculty members is responsible for guiding and supporting students during the current academic year, working to ensure high-quality education and fostering a learning environment that promotes research and innovation across all levels.