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Department of Sociology and Criminology

Sociology is the study of social human behavior, particularly the way people interact, organize and take action. One of the major areas of study within the discipline of sociology is criminology. Criminology is the scientific study of crime and criminal behavior. Criminology examines the cause, extent, and types of crime in society, as well as prevention.

Classes in sociology and criminology give students the strong analytic and theoretical skills to understand complex issues that face us in the 21st century, including global structures on inequality, crime rates, drug use, environmental justice, prejudice and discrimination, family, gender and many others. 

 

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Programs of Study

John Carroll offers a major and minor in sociology and criminology. The coursework will expose you to theoretical insights about human behavior, and teach you critical analytical thinking and skills to work with, and help understand, people. 

Undergraduate

Major

As a sociology and criminology major, you can tailor your studies to prepare for a variety of career paths as well as graduate and professional school.

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Minor

Public health seeks to improve the health of communities through research, educational programs, and health promotion.

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Enhance your understanding of social human behavior and develop critical thinking abilities that will prove valuable, no matter your major.

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Concentration/Option

The concentration in Criminology is recommended for students interested in law, crime, courts, police work, forensics, and/or criminal justice.

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This concentration is especially useful for students considering furthering their education in higher education, anthropology, counseling, social work, or public health.

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If you're interested in forensics, law enforcement, and/or criminal justice, this concentration is for you.

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If you're interested in social work, nonprofit administration, counseling, community development, public health, public policy, law, or advocacy, this concentration is for you.

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Graduate

Master's

You will obtain a bachelor’s degree from John Carroll, followed by a J.D. from Case Western Reserve University in six years.

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Acquire a B.A. in Sociology and a Master of Science in Social Administration (MSSA) in social work in five years via the 3/2 program with John Carroll University and Case Western Reserve University’s Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences.

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