Surrounded by the rich social laboratory of Washington, D.C., sociology students enjoy professional opportunities at institutions like the Department of Justice, the Supreme Court, the White House and a variety of social justice nonprofits. Under the guidance of faculty, students build the skills and networks they need for future careers as researchers, professors, child care workers, nonprofit leaders, criminal investigators, rehabilitation counselors and much more.
Cristy Mendoza is an alumna of The George Washington University, Class of 2022, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology. Cristy's scholarly interests lie at the...
"The extensive research and academic experiences GW provided in and outside the department prepared me to apply sociological and criminological theories along with statistical knowledge to substantive issues surrounding social justice."
Jacqueline Groccia BA ‘18, Criminal Justice MA ‘19, Criminology