Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice

Discover how to understand complex social and ecological issues and become a force for meaningful change in our world. Earn a degree that does more than just teach you – earn a degree that empowers you for a meaningful future.

Not only will you prepare for a career, you will graduate as a thoughtful, engaged citizen. Our programs provide a strong foundation for graduate school, professional careers, and lifelong learning.

Department Highlights

Learn the analytical tools to decode social systems, understand human behaviors, and develop innovative solutions to real-world challenges. Your classroom learning becomes your toolkit for creating change.

Engage in hands-on fieldwork, research projects, and community partnerships that turn your academic insights into practical skills.

Whether you’re passionate about criminal justice, societal issues, environmental stewardship, community development, or global understanding, our interdisciplinary approach opens doors to diverse career paths.

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Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Fayard Hall, Room 336

SLU Box 10686
Hammond, LA 70402

(985) 549-2110

soccj​@southeastern.edu

Department Head
Kenneth Bolton, Ph.D.

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