Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice

Our Mission

The mission of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at Delaware State University is threefold:

To foster in its students the sociological knowledge, skills and aptitudes that will enable them to think critically and logically in preparation for pursuit of higher academic and professional degrees and employment in both public and private sectors.

To raise the social consciousness of students and encourage them to commit to social justice and social change, locally and globally, based on an awareness of social inequalities.

To educate students for world citizenship, for meaningful and effective participation and functioning in a world that has, and continues to, become increasingly interconnected, by providing a broader and deeper understanding of human cultural diversity.

Our Curricula

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice is committed to the principles of a liberal education and to assisting its students to think sociologically in order to better understand human society and human behavior.  The department’s curricula are designed to not only prepare students for careers and graduate studies in sociology and criminal justice, but also to equip them with a far-­reaching view of the world consistent with the goals of a liberal arts education and to prepare them to recognize the social institutions and patterns upon which everyday life rests.

Our Degrees Offered

The Department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice. The Sociology major provides a comprehensive grounding in the academic discipline of Sociology, its theories, methods, and findings. The Criminal Justice major provides a comprehensive grounding in the discipline of criminology, as well as analysis of the multitude of social factors and institutions that impact the criminal justice system. The Department also offers a minor in Sociology and a minor in Criminal Justice.

Click on following links for curriculums:
Criminal Justice Curriculum
Sociology Curriculum
Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice Brochure

Why Choose a Degree in Sociology

Sociology graduates have successful careers in such diverse occupations as non-profit business consultation, healthcare, gerontology, risk management and insurance fund-raising and advocacy groups, international relations, state and federal government agency administration, urban and community planning, military officer, career management, evaluation research, seminar and workshop consultations, public opinion polling, market research and employee relations.