About the Courses
If you have a passion for community-based justice, a major in sociology with a concentration in social and criminal justice is for you. You’ll immerse yourself in the study of corrections and criminology and prepare for a rewarding career at the intersection of social justice and criminal reform.
If you have a passion for community-based justice, a major in sociology with a concentration in social and criminal justice is for you. You’ll immerse yourself in the study of corrections and criminology and prepare for a rewarding career at the intersection of social justice and criminal reform.
Modules
Our program focuses on understanding criminal justice in the broader context of social justice. You’ll explore all sides of the issue — from offender rehabilitation to meeting victims' needs to conflict resolution and security.
You’ll dive deep into the study of criminology; alternative sentencing; inequalities; juvenile delinquency; victimology; government and corporate crime; and policing. Beyond the classroom, you’ll get real-world experience through internships with social-service agencies and justice advocates.
Our graduates go on to fulfilling work with homeless youth, incarcerated fathers and their children and other marginalized communities. Others go on to scholarly work on pressing topics like the link between adolescent substance use and violent behavior.