Faculty Profile
Adrienne Bey
Dean
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
302-295-1224
Professor
Ph.D., University of Delaware
M.S.W., Delaware State University
B.A., University of Delaware
Biography
Dr. Adrienne Bey is a native of Delaware and is a graduate of the University of Delaware with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Ph.D. from the College of Human Services, Education and Public Policy, with a concentration in Human Development and Family Sciences. She further holds a Master of Social Work Degree from Delaware State University and is a licensed mental health clinician in Clinical Social Work (LCSW), a Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomate (CCDP-D), a Human Services Board Certified Practitioner (HS-BCP), a Human Resources Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), a clinical supervisor, and a diversity training certified leader. She holds a diploma in Biblical Counseling and professional certifications in: Leadership, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI) Assessment, PREPARE/ENRICH Pre-Marital Assessment, Parent Education, Nonprofit Management, Faith-Based Community & Economic Development, Conflict Resolution, and Teaching and Learning in Higher Education.
Dr. Bey currently holds the academic rank of Professor and serves as the Dean of the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences. She also holds the role of NCAA Athletics Diversity and Inclusion Designee (ADID). Previously, she was the Director of the Center for Teaching Excellence, Chair of the M.S. program in Administration of Human Services, and an adjunct faculty member in the Elementary and Secondary School Counseling Master’s program. In 2015, Dr. Bey founded the WilmU Toastmasters Club, and in 2023, Dr. Bey was recognized as a Delaware American Council on Education Women’s Network (DAWN) Visionary.
Dr. Bey is also a consultant who provides the following services: DEI belonging and acceptance consultation; clinical supervision and mental health technical assistance; organizational and strategic planning consultation; program development services; motivational seminars; and parent education workshops. Through these endeavors, Dr. Bey has partnered with a variety of organizations to facilitate training and workshops across the Tri-State area and beyond.
Dr. Bey specializes in Cultural Competency Training, Clinical Counseling, Parent Education, Nonprofit Management, Program Development, and Executive Coaching.
Dr. Bey is a Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She resides in Middletown, DE, with her husband and parents, and she has 2 daughters who are doing great things.