Criminology and Delinquency Minor
Criminology is the subfield of sociology that involves the study of
crime and criminal behavior; juvenile delinquency refers to crime and
criminality among adolescents. This minor is designed for students in
majors such as social work, psychology, law and society, education and
other fields who have interests and/or career goals in the areas of
criminology, corrections, criminal or juvenile justice, criminal law,
social policy or human services working with juveniles or within the
correctional system.
Social Science Research Minor
This minor, which requires 15 credits of coursework in sociology, can be combined with majors outside the department. It is designed to provide students in social sciences and fields that use social science research methods (such as education, social work, management and communication arts) with research skills that are useful in a wide variety of job settings, including human services, education, media, marketing, politics, social action and health- related organizations.
Social Work, Pre-Professional Practice Minor
The social work minor offers students in related majors (such as
sociology, psychology, law and society and education) an introduction
to the methods and theory of social work practice. It enhances
students’ understanding of human behavior and social policy, and
teaches intervention strategies designed to enhance functioning of
individuals, families, groups and communities.
Sociology Minor
The sociology minor offers students a systematic introduction to the
theoretical and methodological bases of the discipline and, at the same
time, contributes to their ability to look at human problems and the
human condition analytically; to understand important features of the
society in which they live; and to think and communicate logically and
clearly.
Sociology Major, B.A.
Sociology is the study of social life and the social forces that shape human experience. Students who major in sociology are prepared for a wide range of careers in areas such as social action, social research, human services and administration in government agencies, schools, businesses, nonprofit organizations and social agencies. Many sociology majors continue their education and pursue professions such as city and community planning, research, politics, social policy, administration, criminology, law, social work and higher education.
Social Work Major, B.A.
The social work program is accredited for undergraduate social work education by the Council on Social Work Education. The social work major, based on a foundation in the liberal arts, provides professional preparation for employment in social work, social services and other fields of human service. Graduates are prepared for generalist social work practice, useful in a variety of practice settings, including child welfare, corrections, services to older adults, community organization, mental health, family services and health services.