Undergraduate Programs

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.

Sociology

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.

Sociology with Criminology Emphasis

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.

Sociology with Global Emphasis

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. 

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Declare a Major:

Students interested in majoring in Sociology or Criminal Justice should contact the appropriate advisor listed below.

Sociology Majors: Yvonne Villanueva-Russell

Criminal Justice Majors: Willie Edwards

Course Descriptions:

If you are curious about what topics a particular course is going to cover, check out the Course Descriptions page. It will lead you to course descriptions detailing the curriculum of each course.

Schedule of Classes:

View the A&M-Commerce Schedule of Classes to see when and where courses can be taken.