LIBERIA COLLEGE
(COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES)

SHORT HISTORY

Liberia College (The College of Social Sciences and Humanities) has been the Liberal and Fine Arts College of the University of Liberia since 1951 when the University was established. The College, re-named the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, is the direct successor of Liberia College founded in 1862 by the Trustees of Donations for Education in Liberia. It had the earliest program in higher education in Liberia thereby providing leadership especially for the national government. Over the years, Liberia College paved the way for the University of Liberia.

Liberia College (College of Social Sciences and Humanities) functions within a new matrix, with degree programs in English, French, Geography, History, Mass Communication, Political Science and Sociology. These programs lead toward a Bachelor of Art degree. Minors and electives are given in the programs of Anthropology, Art and Crafts, Demography, Liberian Languages, Philosophy, Psychology and Physical Education. All Liberian male students of the University are required to take ROTC. A total of 124 semester hours are needed to obtain a degree.