Sociology BA recipients may move directly into the department's MA program in general sociology or with a Concentration in Criminology. Many of our MA graduates continue on to PhD programs at some of the finest universities in the nation. These include work in probation, police and corrections, marketing research, domestic violence counseling, public agencies of all kinds, the law, teaching, human resource management, social work, and much more. Department concentrations in Criminology, Family, and Social Change are available for students who seek course work that fits their specific interests or career goals. Guidance sheets for each of the concentrations and for the General course of study in sociology are in the department office.
Students choose their own advisors often based on shared areas of interest.
The excellent office staff is especially knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Internships Sociology students serve as interns in the community, criminal justice system, business, education, and government. These required internships offer extremely valuable career experience and contacts, and also give students the chance to make a difference in the larger society. The Sociology Department, through its honors program, recognizes the achievements of sociology majors with an overall GPA of 3.2 and a 3.5 in all sociology courses. Successful completion of the program permits the students to graduate with Honors in Sociology.