Welcome to the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice at the University of Delaware. The department offers a BA in sociology or criminal justice. We have a long tradition of quality teaching and are proud of the fact that five of our faculty have earned the university's Excellence in Teaching Award. Graduate students may earn an MA or a Ph.D. degree in sociology or criminology. Teaching assistantships, research assistantships and fellowships are available on a competitive basis. The department is home to the Center for Drug and Alcohol Studies and affiliated with the Disaster Research Center. You can find information on this site about our graduate and undergraduate programs and faculty, but if you have a specific question please contact us. General inquiries can be directed to the department or you may contact individual faculty directly. For information about the Sociology Undergraduate Program e-mail sociology-program@udel.edu. For the Criminal Justice Undergraduate Program e-mail criminaljustice-program@udel.edu. For inquiries regarding the Graduate Program, click here.
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Professor Joel Best to receive highest faculty honor
Professor Joel Best is the recipient of the 2012 Francis Alison Faculty Award, the University of Delaware's highest faculty honor. "Professor Best is a well-rounded, highly prolific and accomplished scholar, and a most worthy addition to this eminent body of scholars," said Provost Tom Apple. "He has made a remarkable impact on the field, on his students and on society, as a whole."
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Chris West was interviewed for a story that ran in the Tampa Bay Times and the Miami Herald.
The congressional district for Miami-Dade and Broward counties has a "staggering drop-out rate of almost 61 percent.
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Students Visit IKEA
At IKEA, students document their experiences as they relate to the critical social theory "McDonaldization." Students embody the theory by challenging the norms found in the setting. In addition to other activities, they walk against the arrows, ask for alternative foods, break scripted interaction with employees, and generally perform resistance to the model imposed on them.
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In Memoriam
Stephanie Prezant, a University of Delaware senior from Haworth, N.J., died on Sunday, April 29, after a climbing accident on Mohonk Mountain in New York. She was scheduled to graduate in May with majors in criminal justice and psychology.
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Joel Best has received the Francis Alison Award
This is the highest competitive award bestowed annually on a single faculty member, with the competition being campus wide. The award goes to the faculty member whose record of accomplishment demonstrates notable contributions to his or her field of study. Read the Chair's memo
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Eric Tranby wins Jan Burrows Award
When you get the chance congratulate Eric Tranby for being this years winner of the Jan Burrows Award. As you may know the Jan Burrows award is designed to recognize those faculty whose work with graduate students has been exceptional and has made a significant impact on the students' preparation for work in the field of sociology or criminal justice. Congratulations Eric.
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CONGRATULATIONS JUDY
We all hope you enjoy your retirement !!
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Criminal Justice Majors: Serving Delaware Youth
Criminal Justice students have benefitted for many years from an outstanding field placement program. One of the best intern experiences is led by William (Craig) and Sue Fromme, supervising officers in Youth Rehabilitative Services (YRS) for the State of Delaware. UD interns are able to shadow juvenile probation officers from home visits to court proceedings and into correctional facilities, getting a feel for the ways that officers can impact the lives of youth.
Not only does this internship link classroom subjects with professional and practical experience, but for many interns, it leads to a full time job after graduation. YRS has just hired UD intern number forty: Daniella Spitelli will be working in the gun court unit for New Castle County. Craig Fromme reports that UD interns who continue in paid positions have a huge headstart over other new hires. Translation, internships work!
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Professor Margaret L. Andersen presented Eastern Sociological Society Merit Award
Margaret L. Andersen, associate provost and Edward F. and Elizabeth Goodman Rosenberg Professor of Sociology at the University of Delaware, has been presented the Eastern Sociological Society Merit Award.
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Joel Best and Tammy Anderson Study Abroad in London
The 2012 London CRJU Study Abroad program- directed by Professors Tammy Anderson and Joel Best -- exposed students to historical and contemporary British alcohol, drugs and criminal justice problems and policies. Class lectures, excursions to the Tower of London, Royal and Criminal Courts, Museum of London, Police Museum, Wellcome Museum, Science Museum, and Camden Town, and customized walks (pub tour, Jack the Ripper, and Kray Brothers) by a local historian are just a few highlights of our dynamic program.
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Chris West
The congressional district for Miami-Dade and Broward counties has a "staggering drop-out rate of almost 61 percent
Better High School Graduation Rates May Be An Illusion
Florida graduation rates soar, but there's a catch
New Formula, very different grad rates
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Dr. Chrysanthi Leon on NPR
Follow link to download Dr. Leon's interview
http://www.thetakeaway.org/2011/dec/09/new-perspectives-statutes-limitation-regarding-child-sex-offences/
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Eric Tranby - Flexible Workplaces
Eric Tranby, assistant professor of sociology at UD, is the co-author of a study showing that a flexible workplace improved employee health behavior and well-being. UDaily article
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Cheers to Susan!
We should all congratulate Susan. Her book After the Crime has just been selected for the outstanding book award from the American Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
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