Students majoring in criminology/sociology have the unique advantage of receiving a dual major, which blends components of each discipline, providing broader educational and occupational opportunities.

This area of study includes intriguing courses, such as Law and Psychology, Victimology and Community Justice. Adding a minor in forensic science or criminology can broaden a student's area of study and possibly offer additional career options.

Criminology is a behavioral science devoted to the study of crime as a social phenomenon. Criminologists employ an interdisciplinary perspective in an attempt to understand the creation and use of laws, patterns of crime, causes of crime and criminality, social reaction to crime, criminal justice administration, and the efficacy of punishment of criminal offenders as compared with forms of treatment or rehabilitation.

Sociology is a behavioral science that provides a framework for understanding social inequality, patterns of behavior, forces for social change and resistance, and howsocial systems work. Sociology offers a range of research techniques that can be applied to virtually any aspect of social life: street crime and delinquency, corporate downsizing, welfare reform, how families differ, etc.

Criminology/Sociology is a great choice for a major if you are planning to go to law school.  See more choices at Pre-Professional Studies.

Program Requirements for Dual Major in Criminology/Sociology -
Bachelor of Science Degree

Learning Outcomes