Department of Sociology and Criminology

For Information on our programs including advising please contact the Program Directors:

Undergraduate Sociology Program, Dr. Eleanor King (emking@howard.edu)

Undergraduate Criminology Program, Dr. Ernest Quimby (equimby@howard.edu)

Graduate Sociology Program, Dr. Ron Manuel (rmanuel@howard.edu)

For General Information contact the Administrative Assistant Ms. Bonner (joanna.bonner@howard.edu)

Celebrating Graduate Student Marie V. Plaisime, MPH

Doctoral student, Marie Plaisime is a recipient of the Health Policy Research Scholars Program (HPRS) Dissertation Award, which is supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). The award provides funds to support her research on provider-bias in clinical settings, and its contributions to racial health disparities.   

Marie's research has also been supported by the Howard University Just-JulianGraduate Research Fellowship, the Health Policy Research Scholars Program. She has been invited to present her research at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and National Institutes of Health (NIH). Her work has also earned her recognition within various professional organizations.

Celebrating Graduate Student Shannell Thomas

Doctoral student Shannell Thomas is the recipient of the first Winslow Sargeant Doctoral Award provided by the Ronald W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center. The $10,000 award, which accompanies a fellowship at the Center and is designed to support the research efforts of a doctoral student, will enhance Shannell’s ability to examine the use of felony disenfranchisement as a tool of voter suppression.

Dr. Mohammad with her Inside and Outside Class

HU Inside Out Program Director, Dr. Bahiyyah Muhammad engages inside and outside students in a small group discussion at the DC Department of Corrections.  

Photo credit:  Muntaquim Muhammad

PhD Students Cassandra Jean and Kenya Goods Conduct Research with Dr. Adams on the Impacts of Hurricane Irma and Maria in St. Thomas and Puerto Rico

PhD students Cassandra Jean and Kenya Goods conducted research with Dr. Adams on the Impacts of Hurricanes Irma and Maria on the residents and first responders of St. Thomas and Puerto Rico in Summer 2019. 

Graduate Students Presenting Research

Graduate students Akiv Dawson, Marie Plaisime, and Mi'Cheal Wright participated their research at Howard University's Research Conference.