Northern Illinois University
Department of Sociology and Criminology
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Our program reflects the diversity of subject areas prominent in the sociology field, including social psychology, criminology, social inequality (race, class, gender), terrorism, social change, health and medical sociology, urban sociology, social theory and research methods. Our pathways allow you to pursue your passion, while preparing you for your next chapter.

We offer a variety of opportunities to become even more engaged in the field and develop new skills, experiences and credentials of distinction either through our honors program or through various research opportunities.

Pathways

General Emphasis

• General Emphasis - Bachelor of Arts (PDF)
• General Emphasis - Bachelor of Science (PDF)
• Minor in Sociology
• Accelerated B.A./B.S to M.A in Sociology

Criminology

• Criminology - Bachelor of Arts (PDF)
• Criminology - Bachelor of Science (PDF)
• Accelerated Law Degree Program
• Minor in Criminology

Certificates

• Criminology
• Earth Science and Social Justice
• Social Service Institutions and Organizations
• Social Justice and Social Change
• Social Science Research and Analysis
• Sociology of DEI

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