Department of Sociology & Criminology UWG

The Department of Sociology and Criminology is committed to high quality instruction, research, and service activities that are exemplary contributions to the Vision and Mission of the University of West Georgia. The Department embraces academic freedom in the conduct of its faculty, as well as the philosophy and objectives of liberal arts education through its contributions to general education and the core curriculum. Its undergraduate programs in sociology and criminology seek to provide students mastery of basic academic subject matters along with the learning skills necessary for enrichment and continued success in academic and workplace environments following graduation. Its graduate program in sociology seek to provide students more focused mastery of their chosen field, critical examination of more specialized issues, and the abilities needed to contribute to the resolution of basic and applied research problems. The Departmental faculty is committed to instructional excellence, scholarly contributions to their areas of professional expertise, and service to the institution and civic community.