Department Of Sociology
and Criminal Justice
The study of sociology and anthropology assists students in developing their understanding of the general character of human relationships and the dynamic interaction between persons and social roles and social structures. Faculty members take a special interest in the issues of freedom and oppression, of human rights and those social structures that inhibit those rights.
The major in Criminal Justice (CJUS) is rooted in the liberal arts tradition of West Virginia Wesleyan College. Students are required to take criminal justice courses as well as courses in sociology, political science, and psychology (and perhaps other disciplines as they fit he major). Criminal justice, by its nature, is an interdisciplinary subject. Students majoring in Criminal Justice will learn to think critically and holistically about their chosen field. CJUS majors will learn to appreciate the racial, gender, social-cultural, political, and historical forces that shape our lives.
The Criminal Justice major prepares graduates for 1) careers in law enforcement, corrections, courts and related areas; 2) further study in criminal justice, criminology, sociology, social work, and public administration. Career opportunities include police officer, federal law enforcement agent (F.B.I., Secret Service, Treasury, Drug Enforcement, Customs Inspector), corrections officer, parole officer, and with further graduate or professional education, prosecutor, public defender, and forensic scientist.
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