Majors
The department offers two distinct majors:
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology-Anthropology
An advantage to the combined major is that students learn to understand both their own societies and other cultures in a way that allows them to function in this country and abroad. The Sociology-Anthropology major emphasizes conceptual and applied approaches so that the student is prepared for a variety of career opportunities.
Students majoring in Sociology-Anthropology move directly into careers in business, government, criminal justice, survey and marketing research, and in many other fields where knowledge of society and human behavior is important. Some go on to graduate school seeking higher degrees in sociology, anthropology, public health, hospital administration, social planning, social work, law and business administration. Students who complete the department’s archaeology course, the field school, and an internship will meet the requirements established by the Pennsylvania Bureau of Historic Preservation to obtain jobs in the growing field of cultural resource management in Pennsylvania and other states.
Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
With a focus on social justice, the Criminal Justice major emphasizes the sociological elements of criminal justice in the United States. Students learn sociological theories regarding the causes of conflict in America, such as prejudice, discrimination, and deviant behavior. Majors also acquire the analytical tools necessary to collect and interpret criminological data. Students broaden their learning outside of sociology in such fields as ethics, political science, psychology, and statistics. In addition, Criminal Justice majors elect subjects relevant to modern criminology such as management, foreign language, human genetics, constitutional law, professional writing, or social work.
Checksheets for Bachelor of Arts in Sociology-Anthropology and Criminal Justice.
