Dillard Social Sciences strives to help students to understand themselves and the world around them within a broad intellectual and ethical perspective with a commitment to social justice and community empowerment.

MISSION

The School of Social Sciences is committed to producing graduates who are thoroughly grounded in the finest traditions of the liberal arts of which the social sciences are a primary component. The school prepares students to understand themselves and others within regional and global contexts that are shaped by the African-American commitment to social justice and community empowerment. Each major in the school strives to teach students critical thinking and writing skills, and the latest researched-based practices to successfully compete in graduate school or the workplace.

Study of human behavior and mental processes

Study of how law enforcement and  criminology affects communities

Examines the impact of public service and the private sector on public issues

The study of social challenges and methods of counseling and providing resources

The study of government theory and practice

Student leadership outside of the classroom