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School of Social Sciences

Where legacy meets leadership. Explore the intersection of justice, community, and scholarship.

Welcome to the Eagle Queen's Academic Haven for Justice

At Tougaloo College, the School of Social Sciences is an academic division that carries the soul of this historic Institution. It has trained generations of thinkers, freedom fighters, advocates, attorneys, and public servants.

The roots of our School are embedded in the traditions of the Civil Rights Movement and the spirit of social transformation. We prepare scholars to lead with purpose in a complex and ever-changing world.

4 Departments
8+ Degree Programs
13+ Expert Faculty
8+ Minors & Certificate

Message from the Dean

 
 
Dean Miranda Freeman

Elsaudi Mohamed, Ph.D.

Interim Dean of Social Sciences

"We do not merely educate—we elevate. We do not simply study systems—we shape them."

In the School of Social Sciences, we prepare students to become strong voices against injustice and lifelong advocates for social transformation. We invite you to explore our offerings, meet our faculty, and begin your journey with us.

Our Departments

Explore our four dynamic departments, each offering unique opportunities for academic and creative growth.

Department of English

Department of Economics

Understand systems. Drive equitable growth.
Our Economics Program explores market systems, global inequality, and economic policy through a social justice lens. Students examine economic structures and develop skills to analyze labor, wealth distribution, and sustainability, preparing for careers

Department of Political Science

Department of Political Science

Politics as a platform for liberation.
This Program explores American government, international relations, policy analysis, and Black political thought. Students lead civic engagement initiatives, intern at the state capitol, and prepare for careers in law, government, advocacy, and education. Home to the Eric H. Holder Public Policy Program.

Department of Psychology

Department of Psychology

Understanding the mind to heal the world.
Our Psychology Program centers on behavioral science, cultural competency, and mental health justice. Students engage with topics like trauma, identity, and community wellness, with pathways to counseling, social work, research, and graduate studies in clinical psychology or psychiatry.

Department of Sociology & Social Work

Department of Sociology & Social Work

Transforming society through radical care.
This department equips students with the skills to understand social systems and intervene on behalf of the marginalized. Students analyze race, class, gender, and institutional power while gaining hands-on experience through community fieldwork and advocacy projects.

Faculty & Staff

Department of Economics

El Sauchi Mohamed
El Sauchi Mohamed, Ph.D.
Department Chair
Associate Professor of Economics
Atef Al-Dabbour
Atef Al-Dabbour, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Economics

Department of Psychology

 Dr. April Miley
April Miley, Ph. D.
Department Chair
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Shaila Khan
Shaila Khan, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology

Department of Political Science

Lawren M. Long
Lawren M. Long, Ph.D.
Interim Chair, Political Science Department
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Jacorius Liner
Jacorius Liner
Adjunct Instructor
Political Science & Public Policy and Administration
Tracey Minor
Tracey Minor
Adjunct Instructor
Political Science & Public Policy and Administration
Tracey Minor
Ida Guice
Executive Assistant
Division of Social Sciences

Department of Sociology & Social Work

Kamal Abdelrahman
Kamal Abdelrahman, Ph.D.
Department Chair
Meherun Laiju
Meherun Laiju, Ph.D.
Dean of Social Sciences & Associate Professor
Principal Investigator, DHS Coastal Resilience Education Project
Walter Davis
Walter Davis, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Sociology
Faculty Member
Frederick L. Hunter Jr., MSW
Assistant Professor & Social Work Program Coordinator
George A. Humphrey
George A. Humphrey, Ph.D., CFM
Adjunct Professor in Disaster and Coastal Studies
Dennis Charles Sweet IV
Dennis Charles Sweet IV, Attorney
Adjunct Professor in Disaster and Coastal Studies

Contact Information

Mailing Address

Tougaloo College
Division of Social Sciences
Galloway Hall, 2nd Floor
500 West County Line Road
Tougaloo, MS 39174

Phone: (601) 977-4483
Fax: (601) 977-4422