
If you are thinking about pursuing a degree in sociology or criminal justice, you should take a closer look at the Department of Sociology at Western Michigan University.
Our diverse and accomplished faculty in the Department of Sociology provide students with an excellent core curriculum, as well as a wide range of specialties including: theory, criminology, corrections, policing, race, class, gender, social problems, education, political sociology, comparative sociology, social psychology, research methods, statistical analysis, and much more.
With an enrollment of some 25,000 students, Western Michigan University has been designated a research university with high research activity by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The Department of Sociology offers one of the university's oldest and strongest graduate programs. We are committed to building a diverse community of scholars, each dedicated to quality teaching and innovative research.