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Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice & Women's Studies

The Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice and Women's Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences offers the Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology and the Bachelor of Science degree in criminal justice. Minors are offered in sociology, criminal justice, and women's and gender studies.Courses are also offered in geography and anthropology.

To find out more about what's going on in the Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Women's Studies, check out our updated faculty newsstudent news, and class news.

  • Dr. Calvin Odhiambo had three papers recently published, in College Teaching and International Journal of Humanities and Social Science.
  • Dr. Mary Sarver had her paper titled "Risk and Revocation in Community Corrections: The Role of Gender" accepted for publication in Probation Journal
  • Dr. Brigitte Neary, professor in USC Upstate’s Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice, and Womens’ Studies, spent several weeks in Landau this summer to establish the foundation for a sociology study abroad course in Germany.  Dr. Neary, a native of Germany, plans to offer this three credit-hour course during the first 2012 summer session, May 28 – June 27. The program will immerse students in the society and culture of Germany, and particularly the rich setting provided by the Rhineland Palatinate location. The Universität Koblenz-Landau will serve as the host campus.  Individuals interested in participating in the program can contact Dr. Neary at bneary@uscupstate.edu or (864) 503-5834. view more... 
  • Randi Hunton, who graduated magna cum laude from the Honors Program with a B.A. in sociology is now in London to begin her graduate school career. Randi has enrolled in the M.A. program in social research in the Department of Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London. view more... 

Department Chair
Dr. Clif Flynn
Media 306
(864) 503-5635

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USC Upstate
Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice & Women's Studies
Media, Room 317
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
Phone: 864-503-5701
Fax: 864-503-5705
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