Historical context: Department of Politics and Education of Henan University was the predecessor of College of philosophy and public management of Henan University. Its current name was adopted on April 9, 2002. The college has a long history of accumulation in philosophy, politics, economics, law and management. Established in 1923, the famous philosopher Feng Youlan served as the dean in the Department of Philosophy. The Department of Politics was established in 1927 and the Department of Political Education was established in 1960. Then the two departments were divided into Henan University's economics, law, business and management disciplines. A group of well-known scholars taught at this university, such as Zhou Shouzheng, Ma Pei, Wu Zumou, Hou Heng, Mo Qi, Huang Kuiwu, and Zhang Hao, with certain academic influence in the country. More than 10000 graduates of various types have been trained, and they have made important contributions on all fronts across the country.

Teaching staff: The college currently has 97 faculty members and 78 full-time teachers, including 43 professors and associate professors or above, 62 doctors and 4 PhD candidates. The faculty includes 4 doctoral supervisors, 5 university distinguished professors, 2 members of the University Teaching Steering Committee of the Ministry of Education, 4 academic and technical leaders of Henan Provincial Department of Education, 6 "Hundreds of Excellent Talents" of the Provincial Party Committee Propaganda Department's Social Science Theory, 5 scientific and technological innovation talents in universities of Henan Province, 3 young backbone teachers of Henan Province and 1 person for " The top youth talents of The Thousand Talents Plan of Central Plains of Henan Province ". The college has the right to confer doctoral degrees in second-class subject of Marxist basic principles. Philosophy, political science and administrative management are the three first-class subjects that cover 22 majors and have the right to confer master's degrees. Furthermore, Master of administrative management (MPA) and master of Education (ideological and political direction of subject teaching) have the right to grant professional master's degrees. Philosophy, political science and administrative management are the key disciplines of Henan Province, and the undergraduate majors of philosophy, administrative management, labor and social security occupy a leading position in Henan Province. During the last five years, the faculty and staff of the college have been approved by National Natural Science Foundation of China and The National Social Science Fund of China for 26 projects, 42 provincial and ministerial projects, 21 provincial and ministerial third prize or higher awards for their scientific research achievements, 44 academic monographs and translated works, 3 textbooks and more than 300 papers published in Chinese core journals or above.

The undergraduate education follows the principle of solid foundation, wide caliber and heavy ability and aims to cultivate professional talents with solid theoretical knowledge and business skills for the society and those students can engage in professional work in government offices and research institutes. Many high quality graduate students work in universities, research institutes and state organs throughout the country after their graduation. The college has trained many well-known scholars such as Zhang Shuguang and Yang Guangbin, as well as former Minister of Defense Liang Guanglie and now Chairman of the Political Consultative Conference of Hainan Province and party Secretary Mao Wanchun, and other leaders of the party, government and military.

Major introduction

In 2019, we will enroll students in philosophy, administrative management, labor and social security, and social work. Among them, the major of administrative management, labor and social security is classified as public management.

Philosophy: This major aims to cultivate applied and interdisciplinary senior professionals who have certain Marxist philosophy theoretical literacy and systematic professional basic knowledge, can use scientific world outlook and methodology to analyze contemporary world and China's practical problems, and be able to work in state organs, culture and education, press and publishing, various enterprises and other departments. The main courses include the principles of Marxist philosophy, the history of Marxist philosophy, the history of western philosophy, the history of Chinese philosophy, ethics, logic, philosophy of science and technology, religion, aesthetics, the guidance of the original works of Marxist philosophy, and the guidance of the original works of Chinese and foreign philosophy. The major is flexible, with a basic educational system of 4 years. Students can complete their studies in 3-7 years and award a Bachelor of philosophy degree.

Administrative management: This major focuses on the cultivation of professional talents with humanistic and scientific literacy, modern administrative management theory, modern management methods and technologies, public awareness, public spirit, public responsibility, innovative spirit and innovative ability, able to adapt to the requirements of social development and engage in management or service in public departments such as party and government organs, business units and social organizations. The main courses include politics, management, public economics, public policy, administrative law, administrative management, Chinese government and politics, e-government, official document writing and processing, civil service system, selected reading of administration, etc. The major is flexible school system. The basic educational system is 4 years. Students can complete their studies in 3-7 years and give a bachelor's degree in management.

Labor and social security: This major cultivates students with humanistic and scientific literacy, solid basic theories, policies and relevant legal knowledge of labor and social security, skilled social security and social insurance business handling ability, labor dispute handling and investigation ability, and being able to work in government departments, enterprises and institutions such as human resources and social security, civil affairs, social insurance, medical security, etc. The main courses include management, sociology, public economics, public policy, social security, social security, social security law, social security fund management, etc. The major is flexible school system. The basic educational system is 4 years. Students can complete their studies in 3-7 years and give a bachelor's degree in management.

Social work: The major aims to cultivate students with knowledge of sociology, psychology, ethics and other related disciplines, master solid professional knowledge, skills and methods of social work and social assistance, have a high sense of social responsibility, sense of mission of the times and innovative spirit, have strong ability of social service planning, implementation, supervision, evaluation and research, and be able to work in party and government organs, social work service institutions. The main courses are sociology, introduction to social work, social policy, social psychology, social security, community work, non-profit organization management, etc. This major implements a flexible educational system, the basic educational system is 4 years, and students can complete their studies in 3-7 years.

Student activities and Awards

The college pays attention to the cultivation of talents with all-round development of morality, intelligence, physique, beauty and labor. Various kinds of activities bring joy and growth to the students, who have made outstanding performance in various speech contests, academic salons, English vocabulary competitions, reading activities and symposiums. The college's most representative “University Student Academic Festival” and “philosophy and management debate contest” have a high reputation and excellent results in Henan University. Among them, "University Student Academic Festival" won the first prize of excellent achievements in the construction of campus culture in the second ordinary colleges and universities of Henan Province; The number of participants in the "Challenge Cup" covers the whole college, with a total of more than 1000 participants. 49 awards have been awarded, including 7 national awards, 11 provincial awards and 19 school level awards. It has a wide range of radiation and far-reaching influence. It has won the "Challenge Cup" and "winner cup" for many times.