The Sociology Department also offers two concentrations each requiring a minimum of 12 hours in Sociology beyond Introduction to Sociology. These concentrations are Legal Sociology and Social Stratification. Each concentration gives students a more focused understanding of two of the major areas in Sociology, and allows students to move more comfortably into graduate school or the professional world. Students must earn a “C” or better in all required concentration courses.

Concentration in Legal Sociology – Students interested in the fields of Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Deviance or the profession of law and public policy would greatly benefit from this concentration. Required courses include: SOCI 2042, Introduction to Criminal Justice; SOCI 3042, Deviance; SOCI 3044, Criminology; and SOCI 4042, Sociology and Law.

Concentration in Social Stratification – This concentration is suggested for students majoring/minoring in African American Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Business, the Natural Sciences, and those interested in social policy development, public service, public health, criminal justice, and medicine. Required courses are: SOCI 2060, Race and Ethnicity; SOCI 3080, Social Stratification; SOCI 3085, Sociology of the African American Experience, and SOCI 4950S, Sociology of Women.