The Department of Sociology
Bachelor of Arts with emphasis in Criminology & Social Welfare
The Department of Sociology blends the academic with the practical. Students are instructed in the major sociological theories underlying social life and society and are provided opportunities to apply this knowledge hands-on in the community.
The Sociology Department is committed to preparing students for careers in human services and criminal justice, as well as for admission to graduate programs in Sociology, Social Work, and Criminology. Sociology majors complete 46 credit hours of sociology courses and select at least one emphasis area either in Criminology or Social Welfare.
In addition, students complete one or more semester-long internships in a community agency specializing either in human services or criminal justice. The internships are designed to provide marketable skills and experiences that enhance employment and graduate school possibilities. Sociology graduates are employed in a wide variety of human service and criminal justice work settings.
