The academic programs offered by the Department of History & Sociology teach students how to analyze, interpret, and evaluate social phenomena. Students in the department are exposed to a wide range of intellectual perspectives and acquire a better understanding of the world in which they live.

What Do We Offer?

The Department of History & Sociology offers a dynamic range of liberal art studies, including:

• Sociology
• History
• A forthcoming major in Criminal Justice

The Department also provides courses in such diverse fields:

• African & African American Studies
• Gerontology
• Political Science
• Psychology

 

Who Are We?

Over 60% of our department faculty have doctorates in their respective discipline. The faculty is researching and publishing on a wide variety of areas ranging from international relations to drug addiction and from global affairs to the HIV crisis in India. You will find a faculty that enjoys working with students in fulfilling their academic potential. We offer individual attention, provide accessibility and personal support to assist students in meeting their academic potential. We take pride in helping you meet your goals.

Where Can This Take You?

A degree in majors offered by the department helps students prepare for a wide variety of human services and business jobs, including those in government agencies, social services, law enforcement, gerontology, sales, insurance and management. Our graduates have also used their degrees and backgrounds to enter graduate programs, including master’s of social work, history and law.