Sociology

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice understands the value of internship opportunities and supports you in finding internships. As a sociology major, you are able to co-author research papers with your professors.

Sociology majors are able to take part in a wide variety of service-learning opportunities, including:

• The Washington Center
• The Saint Joseph’s Summer Scholars Program

This program is available as a major and a minor. Many students often decide to double major or add minors to their studies. Common additional areas of study that students interested in sociology also pursue include:

• Criminal Justice
• Education
• Health Studies
• Political Science

Within the sociology and criminal justice department at Saint Joseph’s University, most of our research and teachings are based in Philadelphia and the surrounding area. Join us as we ask and study a range of questions, including:

• Why do so few of us live in racially diverse neighborhoods?
• What social factors lead to domestic violence?
• How do working-class students experience collegiate life at wealthy universities?
• Can low-income Philadelphia residents feed their families healthy food on a SNAP budget?
• How do the media and our environment shape our perceptions of body image?