Social Sciences, Sociology, and Criminology
Social Sciences, Sociology and Criminology
Social Sciences is a group of disciplines that study the human aspects of the world we live in. There is an emphasis on the use of the scientific method to study humanity, including using both quantitative and qualitative methods in research.
Our program includes disciplines of geography, history, philosophy, political science, sociology, criminology, anthropology and the social sciences secondary education program.
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When you dive deep into a major in Social Sciences, Sociology and Criminology at ESU, you’re diving into the human mission: to craft a better world. Courses are designed to let you explore the society we are a part of and to understand the principles and problems of social behavior.