The department also administers the B.A. criminal justice program which is designed primarily for upper-level students. It builds upon the lower-level work of students, many of whom transfer from community college criminal justice programs. It also meets the needs of active corrections and law enforcement personnel who wish to further their education for personal or professional development and career advancement. Additionally, the program serves the intellectual interests of students concerned with problems and issues peculiar to criminal justice, including those considering law school. The major in sociology or criminal justice offers valuable preparation for many different careers.
Some students pursue graduate study and eventually enter careers in teaching and in research.
Sociology and criminal justice are also popular majors for students interested in social work, criminal justice, public administration, business law, public health, or urban and regional planning.