Social Sciences

The mission of the Faculty of Social Sciences is to support students in achieving their educational goals, preparing them to make constructive contributions to educational, cultural, and social issues in a broader context. The Faculty aims to ensure an excellent student experience and to transform the wider socio-economic environment toward sustainable competitiveness by promoting reliable research, innovation, and aligning academic work with the values and needs of the labour market.

The Faculty of Social Sciences combines theoretical and practical learning, enabling students to acquire essential theoretical foundations, develop practical skills, and apply their competencies to solve complex problems. Additionally, the Faculty focuses on fostering students’ personal growth by engaging them in discussions on social issues, ethics, and social responsibility.

The Faculty of Social Sciences encourages student participation and engagement in enhancing the teaching and learning process, which contributes to the development of leadership skills, cooperation, and a sense of responsibility toward others.

Dean

Mimoza Kamberi

Dean

Prof. Ass. Dr. Mimoza Kamberi is a full-time professor at the Faculty of Psychology and Social Sciences at AAB College, where she has been engaged since 2015. She currently serves as the Coordinator for Research and International Cooperation (2024–present). Over the years, she has played a significant role in academic and institutional development, having held leadership positions such as Vice Dean for Teaching (2019–2024), Acting Dean (2017–2019), and Coordinator for Teaching and Quality Assurance (2015–2017).

Dr. Kamberi earned her Ph.D. at the University of Prishtina in 2022. She also holds a Master of Science (2010) and a Bachelor of Science (2005) in Psychology from the same university, building a strong academic and professional profile in developmental and educational psychology.

At AAB College, Prof. Kamberi teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate-level courses, including: Educational Psychology, Learning Theories, Early Childhood Education and Development, and Child Psychology. Her practical experience dates back to early internships at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Center (QKUK) and the Mental Health Center in Prishtina.

Prof. Kamberi has participated in several international academic projects and study visits. She was a scholarship recipient of the ERASMUS+ and Tempus programs, participating in training and academic exchanges at prestigious institutions such as Radboud University (Netherlands), University of Ljubljana (Slovenia), University of Edinburgh (Scotland), University College Cork (Ireland), and University of Salzburg (Austria).

Prof. Kamberi is an active member of various academic and professional bodies, including the Professional Council of QAPI, the Quality Assurance Commission at AAB College, and the Master Studies Council (KSM), where she also served as Chair between 2017–2019.

She has presented her research at numerous international conferences in different places around the world including in Prague, Sri Lanka, and Tirana, focusing on themes such as educational innovation, adolescent development, and applied psychology.

She is the author and co-author of several scientific publications indexed in reputable international journals, including:

  • The types of intrinsic motivation as predictors of academic achievement: the mediating role of deep learning strategy, Cogent Education (2025)
  • Experiences with and Risks of Internet Use Among Children in Kosovo, Journal of Elementary Education (2022)
  • Anxiety predictors among college students in Kosovo, International Journal of Adolescence and Youth (2019)

In addition to her academic engagements, Prof. Kamberi is also active in media, participating in television interviews and discussions on child development, education, and mental health.