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Sociology & Family Studies

Department of Sociology and Family Studies at Union

Academic Program

The mission of the Department is to provide students with a broad background in the study of society and human relationships from a Christian perspective, to enable them to enter graduate programs or entry level positions in their respective discipline.

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Criminal Justice

The interdisciplinary major (and minor) in Criminal Justice prepares students for careers in law enforcement on the basis of Union University's four core values

Family Studies

Family Studies majors take courses from sociology, psychology, and social work to gain an interdisciplinary perspective on the family and build skills through class projects and internships with local organizations that serve families.

Forensic Science

The interdisciplinary major in Forensic Science offers cutting-edge training that prepares students for careers that involve the collection and analysis of crime scene evidence.

Sociology

Sociology majors approach societal issues with both depth and breadth and apply classroom learning through personal research and hands-on experiences.