Sociology & Criminology

The Department of Sociology and Criminology offers two undergraduate degrees: the B.A. in Sociology, and the B.A. in Criminology & Justice Studies. Both programs offer students training that can be used for a variety of different occupations and careers.

Sociology is the scientific study of social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior.  Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies, and how people interact within these contexts.

Criminology & Justice Studies explores the causes of crime and delinquency. It includes subjects such as law and society, and analyzes the components of the criminal and juvenile justice systems. Students learn about scientific approaches to the study of the crime problem and related solutions.

SOCIOLOGY & CRIMINOLOGY AT KENT STATE STARK

• Sociology Major and Concentrations
  - General
  - Social Inequalities
  - Social Problems, Deviance & Crime
  - Sociological Social Psychology
• Sociology Minor
   
• Criminology & Justice Studies Major and Concentrations
  - Corrections
  - Criminology & Deviance
  - General 
  - Law & Society
  - Policing
• Criminology & Justice Studies Minor

OTHER CONCENTRATIONS - FINISH AT THE KENT CAMPUS

Some foundation courses for other concentrations in Sociology or Criminology & Justice Studies, as well as the Kent Core Requirements, are available at Kent State Stark, but the concentration will be completed at the Kent Campus.

• View all Sociology Concentrations
  - Family & Life Course Sociology
  - Medical Sociology
  - Social Change & Social Justice
   
• View all Criminology & Justice Studies Concentrations
  - Justice & Human Relations
  - Victimology