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Sociology
SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Sociology is the study of social organizations, social change and the social causes and consequences of human behavior in the modern world. The sociology major offers a liberal arts curriculum that integrates theory and methods with courses focusing on contemporary social issues and problems. Emphasis is placed on inequalities of race, class and gender; social justice; deviance and criminology; social correlates of health and wellbeing; disasters and the environment; and law and society. The major provides students with foundational skills for informed citizenship and active participation in their communities. Sociology teaches a distinctive way of looking at society and offers unique insights into social behavior through research and other opportunities for experiential learning.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Social Inequality
- Race
- Gender
- Law and Society
- Deviance and Criminology
- Health and Health Services
- Disasters
- Emergency and Environmental Management
CAREER OPTIONS
- Social Services
- Community Work
- Education
- Law
- Health Services
- Social Science Research
- Business
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Sociology
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Social Work
- Counseling
- Public Administration
- Business
What’s special about this program?
Faculty in the UD Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice have achieved national and international recognition for their published research and other scholarly activities. Faculty have won numerous teaching and advisement awards at the departmental, college and university levels. The department is affiliated with two internationally renowned research centers: the Center for Drug and Health Studies (CDHS) and the Disaster Research Center (DRC). The major provides opportunities for experiential learning including undergraduate research, study abroad and field experience in professional settings. Specialized training is currently available in four core areas: Emergency and Environmental Management, Health and Health Services, Law & Society, and Social Welfare. Students electing to pursue one of these concentrations combine advanced coursework with an internship in a professional setting.
Get Involved
Sociology and Criminal Justice Club
Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society
IAEM@UD
HenLaw Society
Internships
Undergraduate Research
Study Abroad
Sample Curriculum
SOCI201 | Introduction to Sociology
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ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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MATH 113 | Contemporary Mathematics or higher
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SOCI Elective
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Foreign Language Courses
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University Breadth Courses
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First Year Experience
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SOCI301 | Sociological Research
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SOCI Elective
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University Multicultural Course
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Foreign Language Course
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Science with Lab Breadth Course
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University Breadth Courses
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Elective Courses
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SOCI312 | Theories of Society
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SOCI Electives
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Discovery Learning Experience
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University Breadth Courses
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Elective Courses
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SOCI400+ | Electives
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Second Writing Course
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University Breadth Course
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Elective Courses
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Capstone Course
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