Welcome to the Department of Sociology at Western Michigan University
If you are thinking about pursuing a degree in sociology
or criminal justice, you should take a closer look at
the Department of Sociology at Western Michigan University.
Our diverse and accomplished faculty in the Department of Sociology provide students with an excellent core curriculum, as well as a wide range of specialties including: theory, criminology, corrections, policing, race, class, gender, social problems, education, political sociology, comparative sociology, social psychology, research methods, statistical analysis, and much more.
Special Announcement:
Introducing the Collaborative M.A. in Criminology, Law, and Public Policy
The Department of Sociology is pleased to announce the creation of a new graduate program in Criminology, Law and Public Policy. The program is an innovative, interdisciplinary venture drawing on faculty from the Department of Sociology and the Department of Political Science at WMU and faculty from the Institute for Criminology at the University of Malta.
The 13 month program will be delivered at the Valetta campus of the University of Malta. Students who successfully complete the program will earn two degrees – an M.A. in Criminology, Law and Public Policy from WMU and an M.A. in Criminology and Criminal Justice Studies from the University of Malta. Read more about this exciting new opportunity.
Sociology and Criminal Justice Internships
Information about Spring 2010 Internships
Sociology Internship Application Packet
Criminal Justice Internship Application Packet