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

Elsaudi Mohamed, Ph.D.

Interim Dean of Social Sciences

(601) 977-7917 • emohamed@tougaloo.edu

"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 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.