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Undergraduate students may earn a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science with a major in sociology, sociology with an emphasis in social welfare, or criminal justice. While earning their Bachelors, students majoring in criminal justice or sociology have the chance to earn departmental honors. The departmental honors program is designed to provide undergraduate students who are excelling in their studies an opportunity for more advanced studies in their major field including the opportunity to work independently with department faculty.

Related Experience

Internships are designed to provide students with an opportunity to gain first-hand knowledge and experience in professional settings. All students majoring in criminal justice and sociology are guaranteed an internship through the University's Career Advantage Program.

All students enrolled in the internship course are required to: Complete a resume and have it approved by the Career Management Center; Submit a learning contract; Volunteer for a specific number of hours; Keep a time sheet; Keep an internship journal; Complete a research paper.

Careers

Students graduating with a B.A./B.S. degree in Sociology can be found in a variety of career fields including: Social Services; Counseling; Administrative Support Positions; Management; Education (teachers, librarians, etc.); Social Science Research; Sales/Marketing; Law Enforcement.