Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice Department
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Welcome to the Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice Department at the Rockville and Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campuses.
Our anthropology discipline provides a strong foundation in sociocultural anthropology, which seeks to describe and analyze sociocultural systems in our changing world and explores related global issues, such as language, conflict, media, migration, ethnic identity, and heritage.
The criminal justice program prepares students for careers in the criminal justice system and for transfer to four-year colleges and universities. A few criminal justice courses are offered at the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus, though the academic program is currently based at the Rockville campus only.
Our sociology discipline develops students' ability to analyze society by using different sociological concepts, theories, and research methods. Our courses equip students with tools for understanding our diverse society by stressing the relationship between social structures and individual actions, and by examining forms of social inequalities such as race, ethnicity, and gender in a global context.
Outstanding faculty members offer a variety of courses to prepare students for transfer and careers in many fields.
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Courses by Subject
- CCJS 110 - Administration of Justice
- CCJS 200 - Criminology
- CCJS 201 - Introduction to Law Enforcement
- CCJS 211 - Criminal Investigation
- CCJS 215 - Organization and Administration
- CCJS 216 - Police Operations
- CCJS 221 - Criminal Law
- CCJS 222 - Criminal Evidence
- CCJS 230 - Introduction to Corrections
- CCJS 232 - Criminal Forensics
- CCJS 242 - Theory and Practice
- CCJS 244 - Contemporary Issues
- CCJS 246 - Constitutional Law
- CCJS 250 - Seminar: Criminal Justice
- CCJS 255 - Independent Study in Criminal Justice
- SOCY 100 - Introduction to Sociology
- SOCY 105 - Social Problems and Issues
- SOCY 208 - Sociology of Gender
- SOCY 214 - Sociology of the Family
- SOCY 230 - Sociology of Personality
- SOCY 233 - Race and Ethnic Relations
- SOCY 240 - Sociology of Age and Aging
- SOCY 243 - The Sociology of Sport
- SOCY 246 - Sociology of Religion
- SOCY 250 - Globalization Issues
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Noncredit Courses and Training
MC offers a wide variety of noncredit classes designed to help you upgrade your skills, pursue career training, or learn something new.