Department of Sociology

Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Sociology is to prepare students for careers and meaningful professions in sociological research, policy analysis, cybersecurity, and criminal justice. As part of one of the most prominent HBCUs in the nation, the Department of Sociology seeks to dismantle myths about marginalized groups and their experiences in their home, the country, and society. 

By providing training in theory, research, and critical thinking, the department produces students with knowledge and skills essential for challenging the current climate from a political, social, and cultural perspective.

The mission of the Department of Sociology is to prepare students for careers and meaningful professions in sociological research, policy analysis, cybersecurity, and criminal justice. As part of one of the most prominent HBCUs in the nation, the Department of Sociology seeks to dismantle myths about marginalized groups and their experiences in their home, the country, and society. By providing training in theory, research, and critical thinking, the department produces students with knowledge and skills essential for challenging the current climate from a political, social, and cultural perspective.

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Mission Statement

The mission of the Department of Sociology is to prepare students for careers and meaningful professions in sociological research, policy analysis, cybersecurity, and criminal justice. As part of one of the most prominent HBCUs in the nation, the Department of Sociology seeks to dismantle myths about marginalized groups and their experiences in their home, the country, and society. By providing training in theory, research, and critical thinking, the department produces students with knowledge and skills essential for challenging the current climate from a political, social, and cultural perspective.

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