Now more than ever, there's a need for people to understand the complexities of our criminal justice system. Sociology is the study of society and collective behavior. "The study of society," it is a broad field that lets you explore a variety of avenues.
Heidelberg's program combines the practical applications of our criminal justice system with theoretical approaches. You'll learn to understand society and its structures, the role of education, politics, healthcare, and criminal justice in our society, and the dynamics of culture in our perception of society. You'll look at the ways our system perpetuates injustices and how culture impacts inequities and inequalities.
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Combine this minor with criminology or education.
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Alyssa Goetz
I decided to minor in sociology because I’m passionate about social matters and I knew it would complement my major by giving more context regarding social relations in our world and country.
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