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.
Sociology and Criminology Info Session: October 8
Join us for an online info session discussing the field of sociology and the GW Master of Arts in Sociology and Master of Arts in Criminology programs.
"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