Undergraduate Program - Department of Sociology
Sociology graduates will understand and demonstrate: 1) general knowledge of sociology; 2) research methods in sociology; 3) critical thinking skills; 4) application of sociology to pressing social issues; 5) sociological and professional values; 6) information technology; 7) communication skills; and 8) personal and career development. The department offers course work leading to either a bachelor of arts or bachelor of science in sociology. Additionally, a bachelor of science in Public Service and Administration in Agriculture is offered. The department offers course work for the Interdisciplinary Studies major in Criminology and Criminal Justice and a minor in Criminal Justice Studies.
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Iowa State criminal justice student was there to help pull man from burning carA routine ride-along for an Iowa State University intern took a fiery turn on the evening of March 10. Nick Schroeder, a criminal justice major who is interning with the Urbandale Police Department, helped Officer Zac McDowell pull a driver from a burning vehicle. The driver had become lodged in his car after spinning donuts in a snow-covered church parking lot. He lost control and hit an air conditioning unit near a brick wall, causing his engine to catch fire. The scene, captured by a dashboard camera, has gone viral. The Des Moines Register, The Today Show, CNN and other news sources across the nation have shared the story. More |
Criminal Justice Program
The Interdisciplinary Studies Major (Criminology and Criminal Justice) offers an opportunity for students to learn about the components of the juvenile and criminal justice systems, become acquainted with the issues affecting these systems, apply theoretical concepts to real-world phenomena, interface with criminal justice and social service provider practitioners, and plan an academic and/or applied career in criminology and criminal justice.
Our mission is to provide a broad liberal arts education for students with academic and applied careers in criminology and criminal justice. A rigorous liberal arts education is essential for careers in law, social services, and criminal justice. More
Sociology Program
Sociology has a long and proud history at Iowa State University. One of the first courses on the subject offered in the United States was taught at Iowa State in 1880. Since then the department has grown into one of the nation's largest and most prestigious departments.
A major in sociology can serve as a preparation for you for various positions in the human service and related occupations in business and industry; as background for professional education in such areas as social work, law and theology; or as a basis for graduate professional training as a sociologist in academic, government, business or industrial settings. More
Public Service and Administration in Agriculture (PSA) Program
The interdisciplinary, four-year PSA program emphasizes the application of social science knowledge to agriculture and rural problems, and draws upon the expertise of faculty in sociology, economics and political science.
Students in the PSA program receive a broad-based education in communications, science, humanities, and the ethical, economic, and social aspects of agriculture. The major is built on core courses in sociology, economics and political science. In addition, students construct an individual concentration to uniquely market themselves once they graduate.
Internships are an important part of the PSA program. The curriculum offers the flexibility needed to accommodate the special interests and needs of each student. More