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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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
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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