60 Sociology, Social Work and Criminology Associate Programs

The online Associate of Science in Criminal Justice program from Campbellsville University provides students with the academic foundation needed for successful careers in criminal justice. Courses are taught fully online in a digital classroom by industry experts.

The Human Services (HSERV) program prepares students for employment in a broad range of social service agencies. Typical job titles include substance use disorder treatment professionals, residential treatment workers, case managers, and out-reach and community workers. The program has a core of courses that all students must complete for the Associate in Applied Science Degree, AAS with either a Generalist or Substance Use Disorder Counseling emphasis. By their second quarter, students determine which HSERV emphasis they will pursue.

Administration of Justice is the study of the causes, consequences and control of crime. Although the programs curriculum allows for the development of in-depth knowledge in one of the subjects substantive subsystems (i.e. law enforcement, juvenile, courts or corrections, judicial administration), our objective is to expose the student to a series of courses within the major intended to develop social and cultural sensitivity, effective communication skills, ethical awareness, and the concepts of law necessary to be successful in one of the many Administration of Justice careers. Programs in Administration of Justice are designed to prepare students for careers in federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, correctional agencies and institutions, and private security agencies.

Develop the foundational knowledge and philosophical skills for meaningful work in social and human services with Campbellsville University's online Associate of Science in Social Services degree. During your course of study, you'll gain a robust understanding of human behaviour, crisis intervention, marriage and family dynamics and addiction. This SACSCOC-accredited program offers 20 professional courses rooted in principles of understanding, empowerment and advocacy. Learn more and apply today!

Both a scientific and humanistic discipline, sociology is concerned with the study of systems of social action and their interrelations. It attempts to discover the factors that determine social organization and behavior and promotes an understanding of the social world from personal problems to public issues.

Social and Behavioral Sciences courses emphasize the perspective, concepts, theories and methodologies of the disciplines typically found in the vast variety of disciplines. Students will study about themselves and others as members of a larger society. Topics and discussion to stimulate critical thinking about ways people have acted in response to their societies will allow students to evaluate how societies and social subgroups operate.

Through this program, students will gain knowledge of human service delivery systems, communication skills for working with individuals, groups, and diverse populations, case management techniques, and will gain hands-on field experience in one or more human service agencies.

Sociology is the scientific study of the social lives of people, groups, and societies. Sociologists apply the rigors of the scientific method to relevant issues in the social world, from micro-interaction like the public order, to macro forces like globalization. A sociological perspective is a remarkable tool that helps people analyze the practical impact and ethical implications of people’s choices and decisions in the workplace, family, community, and wider society.

Complete your Associate in Arts Degree, Direct Transfer Agreement (AA-DTA) while exploring sociology. Sociology is the study of society, human social relationships, and institutions. Sociologists consider diverse subject matters ranging from crime to religion and from family to the state. They study how race, class, gender, and other factors shape outcomes. Sociology offers opportunities for students interested in a variety of career paths, especially those that seek to understand how social forces shape human behavior.

Sociology is the overarching unification of all studies of humankind, including history, psychology, and economics for the purpose of studying human behavior as social beings. It encompasses all aspects of our social lives, including interactions, culture, groups, institutions, and global processes. Completion of the Sociology: Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) will prepare you to meet minimum lower-division admission requirements (60 transferable units) for transfer to a California State University (CSU) and the University of California (UC) system. For the transfer to a UC, please consult with a counselor for additional courses that may be needed. The Sociology program map below includes all of your major coursework and recommended general education courses by term that is needed to fulfill your degree and transfer requirements.

The Associate in Arts in Sociology for Transfer (AA-T) is designed for students planning to transfer into the Sociology major at a California State University. A student pursuing this degree will meet the AB 1440 Transfer Curriculum Model for CSU.

Join the ranks of those who protect and serve with a rewarding career in criminal justice. You’ll gain an overview of the role of the criminal justice system in our society and will become familiar with law enforcement, corrections, criminal procedures, juvenile law, and constitutional law. In addition, you’ll gain skills in communication, crime prevention, report writing, and forensic science applications. This program will prepare you for a career in many criminal justice-related fields.

Police officers and detectives maintain law and order, collect evidence and information, and conduct investigations and surveillance. Wallace State provides law enforcement officers the necessary skills to conduct routine investigations. There is an emphasis on forensic science and criminalistics, with special emphasis placed upon laboratory practices used to develop investigative evidence. Graduates go on to careers in such jobs as a police officer, game warden, corrections officer, or probation officer. Some jobs require a four-year degree, but a two-year associate’s degree is all that is required at many police departments.

This program focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components, and processes, as well as its legal and public policy contexts. This includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correction systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues.

Administration of Justice is the beginning coursework leading toward a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. With the Administration of Justice degree, you will study criminal justice theory, including an examination of the constitutional rights, and the application and practice of the theory within the criminal justice system in America. With certificates in Crime Scene Investigation and Corrections, you will have more focused study in specializations within law enforcement, probation, and corrections.

The Human Services (HSERV) program prepares students for employment in a broad range of social service agencies. Typical job titles include substance use disorder treatment professionals, residential treatment workers, case managers, and outreach and community workers. The program has a core of courses that all students must complete for the Associate in Applied Science Degree, AAS with either a Generalist or Substance Use Disorder Counseling emphasis. By their second quarter, students determine which HSERV emphasis they will pursue.