About Sociology and Criminology
What causes delinquent and criminal behavior?
Why do gender, racial, and class inequalities exist in nearly every
society? What are the origins of the self? These are the kinds
of questions sociologists and criminologists attempt to answer.
The Department of Sociology and Criminology offers the following
undergraduate degrees: a BA in Sociology; a BA in Sociology with a
Criminology Concentration; and a BA in Criminology. Minors are offered in
both Sociology and Criminology.
Sociology is the scientific study of the structure and processes of human
societies and social interaction. The focus of sociological attention
is groups, which influence what individuals do and how they see the world.
Spanning a diverse terrain of topical areas, sociology includes the study
of social stratification, social psychology,
education, family, gender relations, race and ethnicity, work and occupations,
sports and leisure, politics, aging, population trends, and religion,
among others.
Criminology is the scientific study of the
creation and application of criminal law, the causes of criminal behavior,
and societal responses to criminal conduct. The Criminology major
provides students with the theoretical and methodological tools to
understand the processes of lawmaking, lawbreaking, and community
reactions to lawbreaking. Coursework in criminology examines a wide
variety of substantive issues including crime and delinquency, deviance,
white-collar crime, drugs and society, policing, prisons, law and society,
women and the law, and kids and courts.
Our programs are
designed to offer a solid foundation in theory and methodology
that prepares students for future study. We attempt to link sociology
and criminology to students' everyday concerns, while still maintaining the
importance for understanding the world from a broader, social perspective.
We are a small, active department. The prospective student should be
self-directed, motivated, and enjoy the benefits of a personalized program.
Location:
The Sociology Department is located in Sturm Hall South, room 446 (the
very southwest corner of the building on the top floor). Our telephone
number is 303.871.2948 and our fax number is 303.871.2090.
Questions about our program:
If you have any questions about the Sociology Department or our degree
programs, please feel free to contact us:
Dr.
Nancy Reichman -- Department Chair
Telephone: 303.871.2048; e-mail: nreichma@du.edu
Dorene Miller -- Assistant to the Chair
Telephone: 303.871.2064; e-mail: dmiller@du.edu
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Welcome to the Department of Sociology and Criminology at the
University of Denver!
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