BA in Sociology - Social and Criminal Justice in Mount Pleasant United States | Central Michigan University

The College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences provides bachelor's programs, certification courses, and advanced degrees across diverse fields. Students develop analytical thinking, effective communication, and problem-solving abilities—essential competencies for professional success, leadership roles, and active civic participation. They refine their verbal and written expression while deepening their knowledge of human behavior and societal systems. Through internships, creative projects, practical research, and global cultural initiatives, we enrich academic learning. Our alumni become skilled, knowledgeable, and empathetic leaders capable of interacting with local, national, and global communities. Choosing a sociology major with a social and criminal justice focus immerses students in community-centered justice principles. This approach focuses on offender responsibility and rehabilitation, victim support services, and community initiatives for safety, security, and dispute mediation. The curriculum covers criminology studies, alternative correctional methods, justice system disparities, youth crime patterns, and includes practical placements with social service and justice organizations.