Ames,
IA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice offers a specialized field focusing on agriculture, environment, and development. This interdisciplinary area combines research, education, and outreach initiatives to address challenges concerning food systems, natural resource management, societal transformation, and rural community concerns. Rooted in rural sociology and development sociology, this program draws upon core sociological theories and methodologies while addressing these critical contemporary issues.