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Our three strong undergraduate concentrationsin sociology, anthropology and criminal justice expose you to the breadth and richness of the respective disciplines and provide essential learning opportunities. You will acquire knowledge in innovative and exciting ways through independent research, internships, service learning, and honors and capstone experiences. Use the knowledge and methodologies of your discipline to develop conceptual thinking, critical analysis, oral and written communication, and information technology skills.
Exceptional Faculty
Our outstanding faculty are distinguished teachers, student advisers, scholars and community agents of change. They work closely with you to guide your academic progress and help you formulate relevant career goals and choices. Faculty will offer insight into collaborative research, multidisciplinary curricular initiatives and projects that serve the campus, students and the community. Benefit from the department’s strong associations with potential employers through internships and other partnerships.
Internship Opportunities
Interested in an internship in sociology, anthropology, or criminal justice? Contact theinternship coordinator in each program.
Inside-Out Prison Exchange
Our students participate in the Inside-Out Prison Exchange program, which takes TU students inside a prison to study criminal justice as equals with incarcerated men and women. The experience challenges notions of crime and justice and transforms perspectives.
27,000
Towson University students enroll in liberal arts courses every semester
40
40 majors makes CLA the largest academic division at TU
50%
Of CLA courses are part of TU’s core curriculum
Areas of Study
- Undergraduate
About Our People
From the stage to the screen: Shereen Ahmed ’15
With her national tour on hold, Broadway actor Ahmed stars in virtual production of “Meet Me in St. Louis.”
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TU anthropologist recovers remains of WWII veterans
Associate professor Dana Kollmann locates remains of missing American service members with nonprofit History Flight.
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Whiting Foundation awards $50K to Harjant Gill for masculinity research
Associate professor one of seven national 2021 Public Engagement Fellows.
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Contact Information
Hours
Mon - Fri: 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2852
Email: SOANdept@towson.edu
Fax: 410-704-2854
