Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice and Anthropology (SCJA)

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Cultivating an appreciation of diversity and fostering social responsibility,
preparing students to engage as informed and enlightened citizens.

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Anthropology | Criminal Justice | Gerontology  |  Sociology
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QUIP-RS Summer 2020 Announcement – Paid Summer Research Fellowships for Undergraduates – Application deadline pushed back to April 10, 2020.

QUIP-RS is a summer research program that enables you to work side-by-side with a faculty mentor for eight weeks this summer, and yes, pays you a $4000 stipend (plus up to $1000 in research materials)!

It is open to all …

By Danielle Pomponi

We have moved all academic and career advising online! We are still offering the exact same services and the exact same hours as before. You’ll have the option for virtual “walk-in” hours for academic and career questions with our Consultants …

By CAS360

Associate Dean Wes Renfro Publishes Two New Pieces of Research

Wes Renfro, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Political Science, has published two new pieces of research. The first, “American Empire?” is a co-authored article with Dominic Alessio and is an interdisciplinary synthesis on the topic of American Empire. The …

By Danielle Pomponi

Check out this great video of Sociology major Kyra Angileri and her experiential learning trip to Costa Rica!

By CAS360

The IDEAL Program

The IDEAL program (previously known as SQUID) is designed to acknowledge and celebrate students who choose to broaden their understanding and empathy towards experiences and cultures unlike their own. Additionally, student exposure to groups and cultures …

By Danielle Pomponi