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Biological Sciences, AS

The Associate’s Degree will give the opportunity to explore the field of biology while obtaining their degree within a 2-year time frame.  Students who earn an Associate’s Degree in Biological Sciences will possess the academic background and practical experience to enter the work force in entry-level biological positions or further their pursuit of higher education (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree).

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Undergraduate

Agriculture, BS

The Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources offers undergraduate study in Agriculture with concentrations in:

  • Agri-Business
  • Agriscience Education
  • Animal & Poultry Science
  • Equine Business Management
  • General Agriculture
  • Plant Science: Agronomy
  • Plant Science: Horticulture
  • Pre-Veterinary Science

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Biological Sciences, BS

Biological Sciences is offered in these concentration areas:

  • Forensic Biology
  • General Biology
  • Health Professions
  • Research Professions

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Chemistry, BS

Our students spend less time in the lecture hall than students at other institutions do, and more time in the research lab. We encourage undergraduates to get involved in research projects early on, working alongside senior faculty and graduate students. In addition, all seniors in the chemistry program conduct an independent research project and present their findings to classmates and faculty.

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Biochemistry (Health Professions), BS

The Chemistry/Pre-professional major prepares students for careers outside chemistry — particularly in the health sciences. The program covers all the coursework required for admission to most health-related postgraduate schools.

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Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy

The Chemistry Pre-Pharmacy degree track prepares students for careers in the pharmaceutical sciences. The program offering highlights a 3+3 Dual Degree with the University of Maryland Eastern Shore School of Pharmacy. The program covers all the coursework required for the completion of a bachelor of science in Chemistry (3 years) and admission to most pharmacy postgraduate schools.

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Computer Science, BS

Computer science majors at Delaware State learn more than how to write code. They also develop career-advancing skills such as communication, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. Students are encouraged to explore new ideas and technologies, as well as to find new uses for existing computer science technologies.

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Engineering Physics, BS

The Engineering Physics curriculum is based on core physics engineering courses plus physics electives within three tracks:

  • Electrical engineering
  • Bioengineering
  • Optical engineering

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Food and Nutritional Sciences, BS

The Food and Nutritional Science (FNS) program is housed in the Department of Human Ecology. A baccalaureate degree in Food and Nutritional Sciences is conferred upon completion of all required courses. The department offers six undergraduate options within the Food and Nutritional Sciences program, Coordinated Program in Dietetics, Nutritional Science, Food Science, Pre-Allied Health Sciences, Pre-Medicine and Pre-Physician Assistant.

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Information Technology, BS

The program offers a balance of theoretical knowledge and practical, hands-on experience. Students develop critical thinking and communication skills, as well as an appreciation for the social implications of computing. They graduate with the ability to devise creative IT solutions that empower scientists, artists, inventors, and organizations.

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Mathematics Education, BS

The mission of the Department of Mathematical Sciences is to provide opportunities for students to develop functional competence in mathematics; an appreciation for the contributions of mathematics to science, engineering, business, economics, and the social sciences; and the power of critical thinking.

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Mathematics, BS

The mission of the Department of Mathematical Sciences is to provide opportunities for students to develop functional competence in mathematics; an appreciation for the contributions of mathematics to science, engineering, business, economics, and the social sciences; and the power of critical thinking.

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Mathematics with Data Analytics, BS

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Natural Resources, BS

The Department of Agriculture & Natural Resources offers undergraduate study in Natural Resources with concentrations in:

  • Environmental Science
  • Fisheries Management
  • Wildlife Management

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Physics, BS

The study of physics must be rigorous, but it doesn’t have to be intimidating — and it’s not at Delaware State. Our Bachelor of Physics degree combines first-rate academics with a spirit of mentorship and inclusion. We welcome undergraduates into the community of scientists, offering plenty of face time with full professors and support from peers and graduate students.

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Textiles and Apparel Studies, BS

The TAS program provides students the opportunity to develop professional skills in communication, analytical thinking, teamwork and ethical behavior that sustain graduates as they apply management and marketing theory, and business principles to the global fashion industry.

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Graduate

Agriculture, MS

The road to finding the career you want can be challenging, but it is easier with the right education and training. Such is the case with the education and training you will receive with a master’s degree in either Plant Science or Animal Science from Delaware State University.

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Applied Chemistry, MS

In the Applied Chemistry master’s program, students develop specialized expertise and targeted preparation for careers in chemical-related industries. Designed for professional chemists and educators, and for people seeking to enter those fields, the program emphasizes current trends and technologies.

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Applied Chemistry, PhD

Delaware State offers one of the few Applied Chemistry Ph.D. programs nationwide, and the only one in the state of Delaware. Students have an opportunity to stand out in a specialized field, developing marketable expertise that advances their career prospects.

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Applied Optics, MS

Delaware State University houses one of the region’s premier research facilities in applied optics — the Center for Research and Education in Optical Sciences and Applications (CREOSA). Students in our Master’s degree program in Applied Optics collaborate directly with CREOSA researchers, who conduct groundbreaking work.

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Biological Sciences, MS

The MS Degree Program in Biological Sciences is designed to prepare students for further advanced study in biology. 

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Computer Science, MS

The curriculum is designed to train students in breadth and depth in Computer Science. To accomplish breadth across the discipline, students take a series of core courses in each of the three broad areas of Computer Science, Theory, Systems, and Computational Intelligence and Informatics.

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Food Science, MS

The master’s degree program in Food Science at Delaware State University prepares graduates with a BS degree in Agriculture, Biology, Chemistry, or Food and Nutritional Sciences for an excellent career in the high-tech food industry. The program offers concentration in one of three areas: Biotechnology, Food Microbiology and Food Chemistry.

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Integrative Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, PhD

The PhD program in Integrative Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences at Delaware State University provides students with the unique opportunity to study the multidisciplinary, interdisciplinary, and transdisciplinary areas of natural sciences related to modern agricultural production, food technologies, and environmental quality. 

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Interdisciplinary Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics, PhD

This program is designed for students interested in research careers in mathematics in the military, industry or government. It also prepares individuals for teaching and/or to do research at college and offers concentrations in Applied Mathematics and Mathematical Physics.

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Mathematics, Applied, MS

The mission of the Department of Mathematical Sciences is to provide opportunities for students to develop functional competence in mathematics; an appreciation for the contributions of mathematics to science, engineering, business, economics, and the social sciences; and the power of critical thinking.

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Mathematics, Pure, MS

The mission of the Department of Mathematical Sciences is to provide opportunities for students to develop functional competence in mathematics; an appreciation for the contributions of mathematics to science, engineering, business, economics, and the social sciences; and the power of critical thinking.

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Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience, MS

The Master’s program in Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience enables students to collaborate with high-profile researchers working at the cutting edge of the discipline.

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Natural Resources, MS

The Master of Science in Natural Resources, a program of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, is designed to be a flexible degree that can meet the advanced educational goals of a wide range of students. The program was developed to provide advanced study and experience in natural resources management, field ecology, environmental science, and related fields that are not readily available at other local colleges and universities.

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Neuroscience, PhD

Delaware State University offers the only Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Neuroscience in Delaware — and is one of the most innovative in the mid-Atlantic region. Launched in 2007, this rapidly growing program combines the resources of three institutions and unites researchers from multiple disciplines working at the cutting edge of neuroscience.

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Nutritional Sciences, MS

The master’s degree program in Nutritional Sciences prepares graduates for work in the health sector or nutrition research as they develop competency in assessing, promoting, and improving health through nutrition intervention, discovery, research, leadership, and service.

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Nutritional Sciences/Coordinated Program in Dietetics, MS

The master’s degree in Nutritional Sciences with a Coordinated Program in Dietetics concentration is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).  It combines didactic coursework and a minimum of 1000 hours of supervised practice in clinical nutrition, community nutrition and food service management to qualify students to sit for the national Registration Examination for Dietitians after they graduate.

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Optics, PhD

Delaware State University is one of only about a dozen institutions nationwide to offer a Ph.D. in Optics — and it is the only HBCU to do so. Our doctoral candidates enjoy extraordinary research opportunities at the Center for Research and Education in Optical Sciences and Applications (CREOSA), an NSF-funded lab housed on campus.

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Physics, MS

The Master of Science Program in Physics seeks to provide each student with a thorough understanding of the discipline in preparation for employment in research and development programs, or to prepare for advanced degree (Ph.D.) in academic programs.

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