Our Departments

The Department of Art Conservation is committed to producing professional conservators skilled in the scientific treatment and preservation of cultural artifacts through connecting the dots between art, material culture and science.

The Department of Art History is a world-class program dedicated to education and research in the history of the visual arts with a focus on object-based learning. 

Reflected in both its teaching portfolio and collaborative research accomplishments, the Department of Biological Sciences represents a multidisciplinary field of scholars, researchers and scientists.

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers a diverse and innovative program that is dedicated to equipping the next generation of chemists, scientists, engineers, thinkers and educators with the tools they will need to tackle 21st century challenges.

The Department of Communication adopts a social and behavioral science approach to the study of human communication. All majors study communication in a wide variety of contexts (technology, face-toface, etc.), and can concentrate in the areas of interpersonal, media and public relations.

The Department of English offers a practical, multidisciplinary and flexible array of courses that prepare students for a variety of career and educational paths. 

The Department of Fashion & Apparel Studies is recognized for its rigorous undergraduate programs, internationally prominent graduate program, professional education programs and award-winning scholars.

The Department of History empowers students to grapple with the complexities of the present by equipping them with a deeper understanding of the past. Students work closely with distinguished scholars and mentors whose areas of expertise span the globe and have several routes to complete the major.

The Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures builds students’ language competency and promotes cultural knowledge and understanding in a global context. It offers a broad range of languages and courses of study — from antiquity to present-day and from around the world.

The Department of Linguistics and Cognitive Science offers a multidisciplinary approach to language and the mind by confronting theory with first-hand observations.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Delaware offers undergraduate and graduate programs in actuarial ​sciences, applied mathematics, mathematics and data science, economics, and second​ary math education.

Discover the transformative power of music at the School of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Delaware. Explore exceptional faculty, diverse academic programs, and vibrant performances in a supportive atmosphere infused with creative energy.

The Department of Philosophy helps students develop their analytical skills and their writing skills, and the discipline provides a great background for many careers, including careers in business, law, and education.

The Department of Physics & Astronomy furnishes the next generation of physicists, engineers and life scientists with the skills needed to solve societal needs problems and answer questions that push the boundaries of human understanding at a fundamental level at all scales.

The Department of Political Science and International Relations is home to nationally and internationally recognized faculty in the fields of political theory, comparative politics, American politics and international relations.

The Department of Psychological & Brain Sciences strives to understand the mind, brain and behavior at all levels. Faculty and students conduct basic and applied research in behavioral neuroscience, clinical science and both cognitive and social psychology.

This department has a tradition of excellence with a robust faculty roster of well-known experts in the field who offer specialties in the areas of inequalities and stratification, health and disasters, law and society, and crime and justice.

Experience the art of performance in the Department of Theatre and Dance. Explore our undergraduate and graduate programs, productions, and faculty expertise in acting, directing, playwriting, dance, and more. Discover how our students and alumni are shaping the future of the performing arts.

The Department of Women & Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary department that provides students with the tools to develop their critical perspectives as scholars and social activists. Its courses encourage students to recognize that all systems of oppression must be examined, whether they concern gender, race, class, ethnicity, age, sexuality or nationality.