Sociology (Social Work), B.A.
A Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology with a concentration in Social Work from St. Francis College provides the foundation for students to pursue graduate studies or careers in social work. The goal of a sociology degree is to prepare students to solve social problems, such as help eliminate homelessness, assist crime victims, reduce inequity, and create meaningful public policy.
As part of the program, students will identify function and interrelationships between the major components of the American criminal justice system, critically analyze key criminological theories, understand the relationship between theory and criminal justice policy, and be able to explain the impact of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, and class on criminal justice outcomes.
Underlying the focused, outcomes-driven curriculum is SFC’s robust General Education Program, which is the cornerstone of SFC and affirms its mission to graduate educated, well-rounded individuals who enter the workforce and work to change and culturally diversify the world.
CENTERED AROUND STUDENT SUCCESS
St. Francis College students receive the enhanced Terrier 360 system of wrap-around support from day one to after graduation. Within the robust support, students gain in-depth insight and guidance to academic, internship, and career path options via the Center for Student Success, Center for Career Exploration, and Center for Learning and Leadership.
CLUBS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND HONOR SOCIETIES
Specialized centers offer students the opportunity to hear lectures by experts in the fields of criminal justice and sociology including personal testimonies, film screenings featuring Q&A’s with directors/actors/producers, book authors that discuss their recent research, world-renowned professionals working in criminal justice, and activists who are dedicated to fighting for social justice.
The Sociology and Criminal Justice Department houses three centers: Center for Crime and Popular Culture, Institute for Peace and Justice, and the Post Prison College Opportunities Program @ St. Francis College.
Qualified students seeking an additional academic challenge can participate in the St. Francis Honors Program, where students participate in a series of small, intensive seminars, trips, and other activities that lead towards a senior thesis.
The College is also home to 15 national honor societies and its own Duns Scotus Honors Society which recognizes students for their academic and community achievements.
PREPARE FOR AN IMPACTFUL CAREER
Students are offered the opportunity work as research assistants and gain valuable for-credit internships at various social service and criminal justice agencies.
CURRICULUM
SOCIOLOGY (SOCIAL WORK) B.A. | 123-129 CREDITS
Students may have the opportunity to work with full-time faculty members as research assistants and are required to participate in a for-credit (3 credits) internship. During the internship, students work a minimum of 135 hours throughout the course of a semester in a professional setting related to their career goals.
The full curriculum can be found here.