Sociology majors study human social behavior in all its forms. Courses may include the study of group processes (globalization, race and ethnic relations), social problems (poverty, sexism) or social institutions (the family, government, education). Seniors complete a Field Practicum in which they apply their knowledge in a closely supervised job internship. The interdisciplinary nature of sociology leads many majors to add a second major in criminal justice, a minor in social work or various other combinations of programs. Graduates can consider graduate study in a number of areas (any social science, history, law and others) or pursue careers in fields such as human services, market research, human resource management and public administration.

Criminal justice majors learn to apply knowledge from many academic fields to the operation of the criminal justice system in the United States. Students choose a concentration area depending on their academic and career interests. The Justice Concentration works well for students interested in law school, court services or law enforcement. The Administration Concentration is a good choice for students preparing for law school or for a supervisory position in a criminal justice agency. The Corrections Concentration emphasizes "after-sentencing" aspects of criminal justice, such as prison and probation. All criminal justice majors develop both their research skills and their sensitivity to ethical issues in the criminal justice system.

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