Texas Tech University

College of Arts & SciencesSociology

Sociology/ CriminologyProgram

The sociology program includes most of the major substantive areas of the discipline, ranging from interpersonal relations in families and elsewhere to the growth of cities and complex organizations to international relations. The department also offers a criminology major for who wish to specialize in this area.

sociology

Sociology

Sociology includes all aspects of people's social behavior in many different types of settings. Its goal is to advance our understanding of the interrelations of culture, community, organizational and socioeconomic structures, personal relations, and individual identities.

Sociology Information
criminology

Criminology

Criminology, as a sub-field of sociology, focuses on the study of crime, criminal behavior, and the criminal justice system. It also incorporates elements of psychology, law, and public policy to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of crime and its impact on society.

Criminology Information

Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work