1. developing critical reasoning in the area of the delivery of human and criminal justice services;
2. practically applying social theory to the development and appraisal of social policies and programs;
3. learning effective communication skills to become strong advocates for sociologically informed decision making;
4. acquiring advanced research skills in applied and evaluation research, using both quantitative and qualitative methods; and
5. appreciating the varying perspectives, experiences, and value differences of those from different gender, race, ethnic, class, and age groups. These educational emphases will provid estudents with a very strong background, thus enabling them to contribute to community-based organizations and agencies in the human services and criminal justice sectors. In addition, students with strong academic records and ambitions to complete the Ph.D. degree will be admitted to the program, as preparation for entry to a Ph.D. program.
These educational emphases will provide students with a very strong background, thus enabling them to contribute to community-based organizations and agencies in the human services and criminal justice sectors.
Fall 2008
