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

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
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
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
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.
Academic Offerings
Comprehensive degree programs designed to prepare you for success in your chosen field.
Bachelor Degrees
Associate Degrees
Faculty & Staff
Department of Economics

Associate Professor of Economics

Department of Psychology


Department of Political Science

Assistant Professor of Political Science

Political Science & Public Policy and Administration

Political Science & Public Policy and Administration

Department of Sociology & Social Work


Principal Investigator, DHS Coastal Resilience Education Project




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