Sociology
Bachelor of Arts, Department of Sociology and Criminology
Department Overview
Criminology is an interdisciplinary social science that studies the causes of crime and delinquency, analyzes crime patterns, and critically examines the origins and functions of criminal law and the criminal justice system.
The criminology program at Benedictine College, contained in the Department of Sociology, provides students with a rigorous introduction to the methods and material of contemporary criminological inquiry, including classical and contemporary theories of crime and criminality, methods of theory testing and data analysis, and public policy issues related to crime prevention, control and punishment.
Degree Objectives
- Help students acquire an in-depth comprehension of the social order through study of major concepts and theories found within the discipline
- Develop knowledge of scientific sociology through practical experience in theory construction, methodology and field study
- Prepare students for graduate and professional schools with a view toward research, teaching, and public service
- Prepare students for careers in applied social science, social administration, and public social services
Career Opportunities
- Administrator
- Social systems analyst
- Business and industry
- Community planning
- Counseling
- Environmental research & planning
- Governmental
- Market and public opinion research
- Minority and race relations staff
- Urban affairs
- Regional planning & development
- Research advertising
- Census
- Teaching
