Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice

What We're All About

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice aspires to be an innovative and inspirational producer of cultural and transformational graduates dedicated to solving complex issues impacting our global society.

Mission

The mission of the Department is to rigorously prepare graduates who are well equipped to be critical thinkers and engaged citizens of an increasingly knowledge-intensive and globally diverse society.

Students in the department have small class sizes, dedicated faculty, opportunities to complete part-time and full-time internships, as well as, participate in several student organizations in our department.

More About Us, Our History, Faculty & Staff

Our department offers bachelor’s degrees in either sociology or criminal justice, along with minors in anthropology, criminal justice or sociology. Internships for both bachelor’s degrees are optional, but strongly encouraged.

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  • BCJ
Criminal Justice Program
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  • BS
Sociology Program 
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Department Resources

Students in the department have small class sizes, dedicated faculty, opportunities to complete part-time and full-time internships, as well as, participate in several student organizations in our department.

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About Us, Faculty & Staff

Learn more about us, our history, and our amazing faculty and staff. 
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Academic Advisement

During academic advising, the academic advisor is responsible for providing support, guidance and assistance pertaining to majors and course selection to fulfill degree requirements. 
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Clubs & Organizations

The FAMU CSSAH Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice offers a variety of student organizations designed to help you acquire the skills needed for a successful career. 
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Graduation Application

If a student is determined eligible to apply for graduation, the department’s coordinator will place a Positive Service Indicator ETA (Eligible to Apply) and send an email to the student’s FAMU email account. 
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Internships

Internship courses help develop and maintain professionalism, ethical behavior, and personal responsibility required in the workforce.  
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Living Learning Community

Learn how to be a leader and brainstorm on how to solve major issues by participating in the CSAAH’s special living learning community. 
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Policies & Procedures

In order to graduate, students must adhere to policies and procedures mandated by the College of Social Sciences, Arts, and Humanities, the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice, and the Registrar’s Office. 
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Scholarships

Scholarships 
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Contact Us

The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
1740 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Perry Paige #403
Tallahassee, Florida 32307
P:
(850) 599-3316
F:
(850) 599-8541
E:
sociologycj@famu.edu

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