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Welcome to the Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice
The broadfield major in criminal justice is designed for students who wish to receive the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. The curriculum has a multi-disciplinary foundation, is social science oriented, is academic in content, and emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills essential for a broad understanding of the criminal justice system. The objective of the major is to prepare students for entry level positions in law enforcement, juvenile justice, courts, community based corrections, institutional corrections, and other related fields.
A major in sociology prepares students to enter careers in business, education, government, industry, the professions and some social services. Work in these fields increasingly requires a sensitivity to larger social and cultural forces in which people and organizations operate. Sociology is intended to help students develop this awareness as well as to develop competencies in understanding human behavior, organizational dynamics, social and people skills, cultural diversity and analytic skills.
A major in Sociology-Criminology Emphasis is designed for students planning to work in criminal justice but who do not wish to receive a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Criminal Justice. Students selecting this major option must also complete another major or minor.
A major in Sociology with Global Emphasis is designed for students interested in or planning to work in a multi-cultural and/or multi-national setting. The Office of International Studies has a broad listing of courses that can be applied to this program.
The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice offers a Master of Science degree program in sociology with core courses in sociological theory, research methodology, data analysis, and research report writing. The master's program is conducted through a selection of appropriate courses within the framework of either a thesis (Option I) or a non-thesis (Option II) program. For additional information, students are advised to read the most recent departmental Graduate Handbook, available free from the department.
The Criminal Justice Management Certificate program is designed for students and working professionals who want to increase their knowledge and develop competencies in the areas of criminal causality, criminal law, police management, policy and/or correctional settings. The program will assist students in developing management skills that will be applicable in criminal justice agencies or in a graduate program at the master's or doctoral levels.
The mission of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice is to provide quality academic and practical learning experiences to equip students with social, intellectual, leadership, and research skills that will serve them in a wide variety of careers. Our graduates are prepared to gain employment in the non-profit sector, industry, business, government, the criminal justice professions and/or are prepared to pursue graduate level work.
The department offers several majors which prepare students for entry into a variety of careers or graduate professional study. In addition to a major and minor in sociology, students may select a broadfield major in criminal justice or a minor in criminal justice. Also, a number of courses in anthropology are offered in the department. A grade of "C" or better is required in all core courses, support courses, and electives within the sociology and criminal justice majors.
Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice
P.O. Box 3011
Texas A&M University-Commerce
Commerce, TX 75429-3011
903-886-5537
Commerce, Texas 75429
(888) 868-2682
(903) 886-5102
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