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Sociology

College of Arts and Sciences

Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice

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SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE 21ST CENTURY

Sociology is the study of social relationships, institutions, and social change, and how these forces shape everyday life in the modern world. A sociology degree from the University of Delaware prepares students for informed citizenship, meaningful community engagement, and a wide range of careers and graduate study pathways in fields such as social services, education, public policy, law, health and beyond.

Studying sociology at UD–one of the top graduate programs on campus with nationally recognized faculty —means learning about sociological theory, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and hands-on learning focused on pressing social issues.

RELATED MAJORS

Criminal Justice

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

Learn by doing

Collaborate with internationally known faculty, students, conduct research at the Center for Drug and Health Studies and the Disaster Research Center.
Gain global perspectives through Study Abroad Programs. Students can learn about the history of crime in London, or HIV/AIDS and crime in South Africa. These immersive experiences connect the classroom learning with real-world context.
Take part in the nationally recognized Inside-Out Program, where UD students and inside students learn together in a correctional facility about the juvenile justice system, drugs and the criminal justice system.

Customize your path in sociology

Shape their studies through four concentration areas: Emergency and Environmental Management, Health and Health Services, Law and Society and Social Welfare
Prepare for graduate study or careers in social services, public policy, law, public health and community work
Add a minor in sociology or emergency management to deepen their understanding of social behavior
Build analytical and communication skills valued in careers such as journalism, criminal justice, public relations and emergency management

Click the image to hear from our sociology majors about their experience—why they chose UD, how they navigate academics and the experiences shaping their future.

Get Involved

Sociology and Criminal Justice Club

Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society

IAEM@UD

HenLaw Society

Internships

Undergraduate Research

Study Abroad

Sample Curriculum

FRESHMAN

SOCI201	Introduction to Sociology
ENGL110	Seminar in Composition
MATH 113	Contemporary Mathematics or higher
	SOCI Elective
	Foreign Language Courses
	University Breadth Courses
	First Year Experience

SOPHOMORE

SOCI301	Sociological Research
	SOCI Elective
	University Multicultural Course
	Foreign Language Course
	Science with Lab Breadth Course
	University Breadth Courses
	Elective Courses