Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice
Overview
The Department of Sociology, Anthropology & Criminal Justice at Georgian Court University plays a significant role in the university's liberal arts education. Many of its courses are mainstays in the university's core offerings. The department offers bachelor's degrees in sociology and criminal justice. Students can also choose to minor in sociology, anthropology, or criminal justice.
Sociology and Anthropology
The core requirements for a B.A. in sociology involve credits in sociology, anthropology, criminal justice, social work, and gerontology. What makes sociology unique is the constant quest to to apply the knowledge gained by studying society to improve society. Sociology creates the awareness that changing society for the better is the responsibility of every citizen and fosters appreciation of the interconnections between each person and the social environment.
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Dr. DasGupta (center)
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Criminal Justice
The criminal justice field is expected to need increased numbers of qualified college graduates, especially in the areas of forensic accounting, homeland security, crime scene analysis, rehabilitation of offenders, and private security. The criminal justice major is designed both for those new to the field as well as those already in the field who wish to increase knowledge and academic credentials. The focus on women and social justice provides a perspective not usually encountered in traditional programs.
Undergraduate Degrees
 B.A. in Sociology
B.A. in Criminal Justice
Minors
Sociology
Anthropology
Criminal Justice
Details
Sociology and Anthropology
The basic objective of sociology and anthropology studies is to aid in the understanding of human life in all of its manifestations for those interested in a career in the social sciences and those interested in rounding out their liberal arts education. The basic tenet of sociology and anthropology studies is that a person is, by nature, a social creature and that any total understanding of human behavior and experience must include the social and cultural milieu that affects all peoples. |
Dr. Cynthia Ninivaggi
Chairperson
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The offerings are thus geared:
- To provide a comprehensive and in-depth education in the field of sociology;
- To equip the student with the knowledge, skills, and values to facilitate an understanding of social trends in an increasingly globalized world;
- To equip the student with the knowledge, skills ,and values to enhance and support their future careers;
- To enable the student to recognize sociology's commitment to social scientific knowledge and to social justice, equality, and democracy; and
- To enable students to think critically about their social lives and investigate alternative social futures of just and egalitarian societies.
Criminal Justice
The major in criminal justice provides professional training in criminal justice with a strong liberal arts background for traditional students interested in the field and criminal justice professionals who wish to advance their education and enhance their expertise. In addition, the major provides the foundation for those planning to pursue graduate study. |
Dr. Robert Louden, Director
Criminal Justice
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The program emphasizes not only technical proficiency, but also humanistic and behavioral dimensions. The major reflects GCU's special concern for women through courses on women as professionals, offenders, and victims in the criminal justice system. There is also an emphasis on social justice and translating concern into action.
For further information, contact
Cynthia Ninivaggi, Ph.D., Chairperson
Department of Sociology, Anthropology, & Criminal Justice
Phone: 732.987.2365
ninivaggic@georgian.edu |
Georgian Court University
900 Lakewood Ave.
Lakewood, NJ 08701 |
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