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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. 

 

Sociology students

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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

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Graduate

Master's
January 28

JCU Launches New Climate, Environment, and Sustainability Minor

December 16

CAS Awards 19 Strategic Grants

April 25

Dr. Clark Receives 2024 Culicchia Teaching Award

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