The Department of Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work/Criminal Justice offers majors in Sociology, Sociology with an Anthropology concentration, Social Work and Criminal Justice. Minors in Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice are offered as well.

Sociology
Sociology provides valuable insights into the human experience and assists in the understanding of human behavior. Sociologists are interested in understanding how people live and interact, in learning how human groups of all kinds (families, sports teams, religious groups, crowds, large bureaucratic organizations, etc.) operate in a wide variety of situations, and in assessing and evaluating how societies work. Sociology explores assumptions about people, their groups, and their societies. It carefully analyzes problem areas and evaluates possible solutions.

Anthropology
Anthropology investigates human origins and diversity. Anthropologists attempt to understand human existence, both past and present, from a worldwide perspective. Their discipline has been called the most humanistic of the sciences and the most scientific of the humanities. Anthropology is an integrating academic discipline, consisting of four major divisions: physical anthropology, archaeology, linguistics, and cultural anthropology. Majors in Sociology with a Concentration in Anthropology develop skills in evaluating and conducting research through courses in theory, methods, statistics, and many specific content areas. Those skills and that knowledge can be applied in a wide variety of occupations and professions. Majors have the opportunity to prepare for graduate education in sociology, anthropology, law, social work, and related fields as well as careers in various social and human service areas. Students are encouraged to undertake faculty-aided projects in areas of their own interest.

Student Honors and Awards
Sociology majors and minors who maintain a minimum 3.0 grade point average in the discipline and overall will be eligible for induction into Alpha Kappa Delta, the International Sociology Honor Society.