History
1980-1981
The Faculty of Social and Political Sciences, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FISIP USU), was officially established in 1980 as part of the development of USU's higher education institutions. At its inception, FISIP USU only offered two departments: the Department of Public Administration and the Department of Communication Science. These departments aimed to meet the demand for professionals in government administration and communication in Indonesia.
FISIP USU grew by adding new study programs and enhancing academic and research quality as it progressed. The faculty has played a crucial role in supporting the advancement of social and political sciences at regional and national levels.
1983-1984
FISIP USU continuously expanded and strengthened its academic capacity as a newly established faculty. Entering the years 1983-1984, the faculty expanded by introducing two new departments:
The Department of Sociology studies social dynamics, community interactions, and various aspects of social change.
The Department of Social Welfare focuses on social policies, community empowerment, and social interventions for vulnerable groups.
Additionally, during the same period, the Department of Anthropology, previously under the Faculty of Letters at Universitas Sumatera Utara, was officially transferred to FISIP USU. This transition enriched the faculty’s social science studies, offering a more comprehensive approach to understanding culture and social structures.
With the increasing number of departments, students, and lecturers, FISIP USU solidified its role as a center for education and research in social and political sciences in North Sumatra and Indonesia.
1996
In 1996, FISIP USU continued to expand to meet the needs of the job market and higher education in social and political sciences. On April 18, 1996, based on Decree No. 105/Dikti/Kep/1996 issued by the Directorate General of Higher Education, the faculty officially launched the Diploma 3 (D3) Program in Tax Administration. This program was designed to produce professionals in taxation with in-depth knowledge of tax regulations, fiscal administration, and tax practices in both the public and private sectors. With the establishment of this program, FISIP USU broadened its educational scope, producing graduates equipped to compete in the workforce.
2001
In 2001, FISIP USU expanded its academic scope by opening the Political Science Study Program at the undergraduate (S1) level. This program was established to meet educational and professional demands in politics, governance, and public policy. The Political Science Study Program at FISIP USU is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of political theories, governance systems, international relations, and political dynamics at local, national, and global levels. With the addition of this program, FISIP USU strengthened its position as a leading center for social and political science studies, contributing to academic and practical developments in Indonesian politics.
2009
In 2009, FISIP USU continued its academic expansion by launching the Business Administration Study Program. This program was designed to meet the growing demands of the business and industrial sectors, focusing on business management, entrepreneurship, marketing strategies, and corporate governance. The establishment of the Business Administration Study Program further expanded FISIP USU’s academic scope in social, political, and economic sciences, contributing to the development of graduates ready to compete in the business world, both in the public and private sectors.
Faculty Leaders
Dr. Hatta Ridho, S.Sos., MSP
Dean
of Faculty of Social Science and Political Science
Dr. Hatta Ridho, S.Sos., M.SP. was born in Tebing Tinggi on May 13, 1971. He is a lecturer in Public Administration at Universitas Sumatera Utara. He completed his last degree, a Master's in Development Studies at USU, in 2006.
Dr. Husni Thamrin, S.Sos., MSP
Vice Dean I for Academic, Student Affairs, and Alumni at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Political Science, Universitas Sumatera Utara. Faculty of Social Science and Political Science
Prof. Dr. Nurman Achmad, S.Sos., M.Soc.Sc.
Vice Dean II for Administration, Finance, Human Resources, and Assets at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Political Science, Universitas Sumatera Utara. Faculty of Social Science and Political Science
Dr. Harmona Daulay, S.Sos., M.Si
Vice Dean III for Research, Community Service, Partnership, and Information at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Political Science, Universitas Sumatera Utara. Faculty of Social Science and Political Science
Vision and Mission
Vision
To become a faculty that has academic excellence and is able to compete in the development of applied science and research in public policy in the field of social and political affairs at the global level in 2021
Mission
- Organizing education and teaching in the field of social science and political science by relying on the competence of lecturers in accordance with relevant and up-to-date, competitive and moral materials.
- Making graduates who are able to play a role as actors of change in social and political life in society
- Develop applied research and publications to enrich science that is useful for society
- Increase public service service activities in the context of social awareness of the academic community towards the community
Human Resources
Lecturer
Other Lecturer
Dr. R. Sally Marisa Sihombing, S.I.P., M.Si.
Undergraduate Program In Public Administration Science
Sambas Ade Kesuma, SE, M.Si, Ph.D, Ak, CA
Master's Program In Development Studies
Dr Sakhyan Asmara, MSP
Master's Program In Development Studies
Warjio, MA., Ph.D
Master's Program In Development Studies
Prof. Dr. M. Arif Nasution, MA
Master's Program In Development Studies