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:

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:

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:

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.