The criminology concentration in the Sociology/Anthropology Department  is especially relevant to students considering a career in law enforcement and human services agencies such as the federal, state and local police, correctional institutions, security organizations and judicial organizations. The program includes opportunities to earn academic credit for internship experiences with community police, court and probation agencies, juvenile detention centers and other agencies involved in counseling, criminal justice and reform.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Define and apply the basic sociological concepts.
2. Explain the role of social structure, culture, and social processes in the causation and amelioration of social problems.
3. Evaluate the major sociological theories and theorists.
4. Design sociological research projects.
5. Describe and analyze different kinds of datasets, including surveys, longitudinal data, and single measures.
6. Evaluate and argue their ideas and the ideas of others clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
7. Compare and contrast understandings of the causes and consequences of crime as well as the range of societal responses to crime.