Program areas at DSU
Delaware State University is a preeminent institution of higher learning that provides a liberal arts education. Some statistics about the University, at a glance: 46 undergraduate degree programs, 21 master's degree programs, and 6 doctoral degree programs, accredited by the middle states commission on higher education, as well as accredited or approved by nine specialized academic accrediting agencies. William c. jason library includes a collection of 254,909 printed volumes, 103 electronic databases, 29,992 electronic journals, 332,340 electronic books, access to 4,620 streaming-media content, for a total holding of 636,449 publications. Faculty profile: 234 faculty members within 17 academics departments. 196 faculty members possess a phd or a terminal degree (terminal masters of flight captain). (continued on sch o. )the student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1. Total enrollment is 5,649 - 79% full-time, 21% part-time, 45% live on campus, 55% commute. The top programs based on degrees awarded are: psychology, mass communication, criminal justice, management, biology, and social work.
Auxiliary enterprises: the school undertakes a number of activities to benefit the student body, including operating housing (dormitory) complexes, a cafeteria, campus book store, vending machines, and other incidentals necessary to campus life. These activities might also include student services, institutional support, academic support, public service, and other services.
The mission of the office of the associate provost for research (oapr) is "to provide those individuals who are admitted quality research opportunities and experiences that are consistent with the overall University commitment." The research division is also responsible for maintaining an infrastructure within a supportive environment that encourages both faculty and students to produce research with results that are making our world better every day. Prestigious research projects underway by dwu faculty members serve to enhance dsu's land-grant mission and its contributions to the nation's research efforts. Dsu was awarded a $10.5 million research grant that will fund the establishment of the Delaware center for neuroscience research. (continued on sch o. )a new state-of-the art optical science center for applied research (oscar) will be the new home for the University's prolific optics program.