Study Sociology
Major in Criminal Justice with an Emphasis in SociologyAnalyze society, human behavior, and the complex relationships that shape our world.
Students dive into sociological theories, research methods, and sociocultural dynamics. In the classroom, engage with critical social issues such as inequality, diversity, and global challenges.
Within the Sociology emphasis, gain an understanding of human society. Through scientific methods of testing and quantitative analysis, students complete projects that address issues like gender, race, culture, and class.
Unique topics in the Sociology emphasis of the Criminal Justice major:
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Sociology: Explore foundational concepts and theories shaping human society.
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The Justice System: Examine the components and functions of the justice system, including law enforcement, courts, and corrections.
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Social Research Design: Develop skills in designing research studies and understanding various research methodologies, testing, and analysis.
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Social Research Analysis: Learn techniques for analyzing social research data and interpreting findings.
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Qualitative Methods: Explore qualitative research approaches to gather and analyze non-numerical data.
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Justice Issues: Engage in advanced discussions on contemporary justice system challenges and issues.
Sociology emphasizes critical social factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, education, and social class.
Criminal Justice graduates with a focus in Sociology find jobs as:
- Crime Analysts: Conduct sociological research to analyze crime patterns and develop preventative strategies based on research findings.
- Restorative Justice Facilitators: Mediate conflicts within the criminal justice system.
- Rehabilitation Specialists: Implement and evaluate social programs to reduce recidivism.
- Community Liaison Officers: Collaborate with law enforcement to assess community needs, then implement community policing initiatives.
- Criminal Justice Sociologists: Investigate and analyze social factors influencing criminal behavior.
- Policy Analyst in Criminal Justices: Advocate for policy changes and social reforms in the criminal justice system.
- Intelligence Analysts: Gather, review, and analyze information from various sources to provide valuable insights into potential threats, risks, or opportunities for an organization or government agency.
Criminal Justice graduates enter diverse fields like law, law enforcement, criminology, and social service.
Additional information
for the School of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences
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