The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences provides students at Delaware State University with advanced academic skills and knowledge through teaching, research, and service, thereby instilling in them a sense of competency that will help them assume leadership roles in their respective fields of study. In addition, the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences offers a variety of opportunities to students, whether they emanate from under-represented or majority populations, to become technologically advanced and intellectually aware in the context of multi-culturally diverse yet global world. Learn about the changing currents of the political realm, mold a career around the diversely exciting world of the arts or explore the social and psychological tapestry of individuals and groups. There are a variety of appealing majors in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. The art and music departments provide degree opportunities that encompass the areas of art creation, art management and music performance, as well as training students to become teachers within those disciplines. The mass communications programs give students hands-on experience with television and radio/audio production, as well as instruction in news gathering, news dissemination and public relations. We also have humanities programs in English and foreign languages, along with education programs in English, French and Spanish. The University currently has collaborative agreements with 33 institutions abroad, resulting in an atypical, international portfolio. Current study-abroad and emerging destinations include Cuba, Senegal, Uganda, Namibia and China (where seven mass communications students were selected as interns for the 2008 Summer Olympics). Additionally, there are degree programs in history, criminal justice, black studies and law studies. In the area of music, the University boasts its band and university choir programs and has cultural programming that includes the Schwartz Center for the Arts, theatre and dance programs and student opportunities in the Art Center Gallery.  

Abstracts Listed alphabetically by presenter’s last name   “Preparation and Characterization of Temozolomide-Loaded Chitosan Nanoparticles for Targeting Brain Tumors,” Jennifer Boucicaut; Dr. Cherese Winstead, Faculty Sponsor   “The Effects of Nordic Walking Poles on Middle-Aged Women with Metabolic Syndrome,” Taffie Brown; Dr. Carla Murgia, Faculty Sponsor   “Perceptions of Natural Hair in the 21st Century,” Jessica Bull; Dr. Maggie Ussery, Faculty Sponsor   “Diversity, Competition, and Localism: Re-examining the Federal Communications Commission,” Shantel Campbell; Dr. Daniel Yanich, Faculty Sponsor   “Examining the Underlying Psychopathology of Adolescent Males Who Have Committed Homicide,” Charles Casteel; Dr. Gwendolyn Scott-Jones, Faculty Sponsor   “Beneficial Effects of Rhiozopheric Microbiota on Rice,” Janet Cordero; Dr. Harsh Bais and Dr. Venkatesan Sundaresan, Faculty Sponsors   “Speech Impediments and Delayed Cognitive and Social Development in Children,” Alexis Davis; Dr. Padmini Banerjee, Faculty Sponsor   “The Bell Curve: Its Social, Economic, and Political Effects on African Americans, the Poor, and Other Minority Groups,” Delvise Fogwe; Dr. Andrew Blake, Faculty Sponsor   “The Split of Sudan: How Crimes against Humanity Affect Sudan’s Economic Status,” Malik Foster; Dr. Samuel Hoff, Faculty Sponsor   “Crosslinking Venom Protein to Melanoma Cells,” Michelle Francis; Dr. Mary Ann McLane, Faculty Sponsor   “The Effect of Paternal Parenting Stress on Child Cognitive Development at 24 Months of Age,” Kimele Gray; Dr Antoinette Farmer, Faculty Sponsor   “The ‘Sophomore Slump': The Invisible Year,” Gianna Harris; Dr. Millicent Carvalho-Grevious, Faculty Sponsor   “Abolish or Not? The True Public Policy of Capital Punishment through the Northeastern Perspective,” Samantha Holsey; Dr. Samuel Hoff, Faculty Sponsor   “Starving for Perfect: The Disconnection between America’s Food Waste and Insecurity,” Sonya Inderbitzin; Dr. Andrew Blake, Faculty Sponsor   “Reinventing Black Womanhood in the Writings of Phillis Wheatley and Zora Neale Hurston,” ReShawn Johnson; Dr. Andrew Blake and Dr. Myrna Nurse, Faculty Sponsors   “African Americans and Mathematics: A Literature Review,” Cearra Jones; Dr. Nicola Edwards-Omolewa, Faculty Sponsor   “The Effects of Appointment Defaults on Attitudes toward Influenza Vaccinations,” Shatice Jones; Dr. Gretchen Chapman, Faculty Sponsor   “Single Mothers vs. Single Fathers: The Academic Performance of Children Raised by Opposite Sex Parent,” Sashalee King; Dr. Rebecca Fox-Lykens, Faculty Sponsor   “The Underground Railroad: Past and Present,” Monet Le’Mon; Dr. A. Myrna Nurse, Faculty Sponsor   “Friend or Foe? Crisis Communications during the 2011 Japan Tsunami,” Rashidah McCoy; Dr. Francine Edwards, Faculty Sponsor   “Dopamine Modulation through an Auto-Receptor in C. Elegans Behavioral Plasticity,” Rochelle McDonald; Dr. Harbinder Dhillon, Faculty Sponsor   “Children Learning Words through Categorization,” Jazzmyn Molson; Dr. Rachel Pulverman, Faculty Sponsor   “Jail Punishment in Education: Disciplinary Actions and Young Black Men in the Third and Fourth Periods,” Tobe Ofuani; Dr. Jacqueline Aldridge, Faculty Sponsor   “Using Basketball for Social, Physical, Psychological, and Educational Development,” Darice Owens; Dr. Gwendolyn Scott-Jones, Faculty Sponsor   “Autism’s Emotional Impact on Mothers of Autistic Children,” Khalice Payne; Dr. Andrew Blake   “The Metabolic Cycle of Life-Linking Glucose Anabolism and Catabolism,” Michelle Pleet and Lisa Centrone; Dr. Robert A. Sikes and Dr. Carlton R. Cooper, Faculty Sponsors   “The Continuous Role of Religion on Public Policy,” Akiah Powell; Dr. Samuel Hoff, Faculty Sponsor   “Investigations of Syntactic Bootstrapping,” Kara Rice; Dr. Rachel Pulverman, Faculty Sponsor   “Gender Disparity in the Public Relations Field,” Michelle Rolsal; Dr. Michael Casson, Faculty Sponsor   “Skin Tone, Beauty, and Marriage: Colorism and Skin Tone’s Effect on Marriage Rates for Black Women,” Kristin D. Rowe; Dr. Carol E. Henderson and Dr. Phillip Mink, Faculty Sponsors   “What Is the Cause of Mid-Air Collisions?: A Study of the Reasons for the High Rate of Collisions in Instructional Flights,” J. Jamel Smiley; Captain Stephen Speed, Faculty Sponsor   “Extended Internet Use: Friend or Foe?” Synquette Wilks; Dr. Myna German, Faculty Sponsor   “Efficacy of Pumpkin Seed Oil on Parasite Control in Lambs,” Clinton Williams; Dr. Dahlia Jackson-O’Brien, Faculty Sponsor   “Trust: A Measure of Bias,” Mikhail Wint; Dr. John Rich, Faculty Sponsor   “The Effect of Ethanol on the Mauthner Cell,” Travis Worrell; Dr. Theresa Tszabo-Maas, Faculty Sponsor

The Women’s and Gender Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary degree that allows students a theoretical engagement of the historical issues regarding men and women. Students are encouraged to pursue their interest in matters related to the social construction of identity and power relations in a critical engagement of the intersections of race, class, gender, ethnicity, and sexuality toward an appreciation across disciplinary lines of the experiences of people of African and minority descent. The degree requires a completion of eighteen (18) credits in the following courses: WMGS 201-Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies—REQUIRED WMGS 210-Women, Feminism and the Media WMGS 220-Dimensions of Women’s Health WMGS 230-Introduction to Feminist Philosophy WMGS 240-Women in Physical Education and Sport WMGS 310-Gender Representation in Visual Culture WMGS 320-Biology of Sex and Gender WMGS 330-The Psychology of Gender WMGS 340-Men and Women in Society WMGS 410-Research on Minority and Women-owned Businesses WMGS 420-Women and Men of the Classical Lettres /sites/default/files/u166/Application%20Form_0.pdf

  Introduction We offer the only Bachelor of Art Education degree program in the state of Delaware and one of the best in the mid-Atlantic region. Art Education students develop advanced skills in illustration, painting, sculpture, and other studio arts, while earning a professional credential to teach art at the K-12 level. The Art Education program combines strong academics with practical teaching experience in real-world classrooms. Because of Delaware State’s strong reputation for teacher preparation, our Art Education graduates compete very effectively in the job market. The Art Education degree also offers excellent preparation for postgraduate study. Professional Preparation Upon completing the Bachelor of Art Education degree, graduates are certified to teach in the state of Delaware and all states that have reciprocal agreements with Delaware. The program includes a supervised 12-week student teaching placement during the senior year. In addition, students take coursework in developmental psychology multicultural education methods and materials for elementary and secondary art teachers art for special education classroom management Faculty All of Delaware State’s art faculty are successful practicing artists and dedicated teachers. The various members exhibit their art internationally, lead workshops and lectures, serve as judges, and participate in national conferences. Taken together, these activities provide the Delaware State art program with a wide network of contacts and a national reputation. The faculty’s broad range of experience enhances their ability to function as mentors, helping young artists to carve out satisfying professional and creative niches. The department has a family-like atmosphere, in which instructors and students help each other meet the challenges of creative growth and career development. Research and Experience All seniors in the Art Education program complete a 12-week student-teaching placement, getting hands-on experience in teaching, evaluation, classroom management, lesson planning, and more. Each year Delaware State hosts the Regional Scholastic Art Awards, an event that brings together high school art students and teachers from throughout Delaware — a prime networking opportunity for Art Education majors.  

What is College Advance Learning Communities? College Advance (formerly Project Advance) in the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) is coordinated by the dean and faculty members in CAHSS. It links first-year students in three areas: English Composition I* and US History since 1865* (Fall semester) and English Composition II* and Critical Thinking/Philosophy (Spring semester). Students are expected to continue as a cohort by registering for African American Literature I* in the fall sophomore year and Global Societies* in their fall junior year. *course meets General Education Breadth requirements   The Program’s Learning Goals/Outcomes English Composition History Critical Thinking African American Literature I Global Societies   The Program’s Benefits Being part of a cohort of students with your shared academic interests Learning in special inter-disciplinary classes sharing a common theme, assignments, and extracurricular activities Working with Supplemental Instructors to ensure your academic success in the program Developing a strong academic infrastructure to facilitate success in your college career   Application Information:  Please note: As an enrollee in the program, you are required to attend New Student Orientation sessions I, II, or III to secure your early registration for your fall semester courses.  The sessions are dated as follows: NSO 2012 Information is forthcoming! To apply for the College Advance Learning Community, we request that you do so online by clicking on the following link:    APPLY ONLINE NOW Should you opt to mail or fax a paper application, the address and fax number is listed below:   Delaware State University College Advance/College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences 1200 N. DuPont Hwy Dover, DE 19901   Download Application (pdf) Email: CollegeAdvance@desu.edu