Director of Undergraduate Studies: Dr. Martha Mazzarella
An area of concentration is optional. Majors and minors with specific career aspirations may wish to concentrate course selections
in one of the following areas:
Criminology/Corrections -- This concentration studies the nature of criminal law, the causes and consequences of criminal behavior and the ways in
which society deals with criminal offenders. Criminology is excellent preparation for careers in both the adult and juvenile
justice systems, including police departments, court systems, and the probation and corrections networks within each. Electives
include, but are not limited to:
• Sociology 316, 319, 340, 341, 441, 442, 443, 461
Family and Social Services -- This concentration prepares students for careers in agencies responsible for the planning, delivery and administration
of services and resources for the well-being of individuals and families. Coursework provides a framework for understanding
family dynamics produced from social and individual variables including gender, age, race and class and the interactions of
those dynamics with social institutions generally and human service programs in particular. Electives include, but are not
limited to:
• Sociology 313, 316, 317, 319, 341, 361, 404, 417, 460, 461
Population Studies -- This concentration examines the composition of human populations, communities and organizations as they adapt to their
environments. The curriculum provides a breadth of training for careers in business planning, labor-force analysis and economic
development. Population analysts are employed in all levels of government and private business. Electives include, but are
not limited to:
• Sociology 312, 313, 316, 361, 404, 414, 419
Other areas
Students should consult the department's undergraduate adviser for the planning of other concentrations (e.g., prelaw, social-science
education) or for individual planned programs.
Other programs
A combination psychology/sociology major is offered in the College of Education and Human Development.
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