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Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work
About the Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Department
Thank you for your interest in the majors of the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work! Please click on the link below to see some Department highlights.
2022-22024 DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Students in the Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Department are curious about human behavior, particularly in the context of present and past societies. They want to better understand how people and groups interact, how institutions function, how communities form and operate. This curiosity— along with the knowledge and skills the study of sociology and anthropology provide—helps our majors succeed in the workplace or graduate study.
The study of sociology and anthropology shapes students into articulate communicators, critical thinkers and vanguards for social justice. Ò°»¨ÉçÇø’s urban setting is the ideal place to study the diversity of cultures and their commonalities. Our coursework covers socially relevant topics that spark lively discussions and deep reflection: juvenile delinquency, death and dying, health, social change, politics, racial identity, and more.
Sociology and anthropology students have a breadth of careers open to them, but many work in education, public service, criminal justice, law and the nonprofit sector. They also work in family service agencies, children and youth service agencies, homeless shelters, child and adult day care centers, community-based organizations, or domestic violence programs.
ALPHA KAPPA DELTA, SOCIOLOGY HONORS SOCIETY
Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD) is the International Sociology Honor Society. AKD was founded in 1920 at the University of Southern California by Dr. Emory S. Bogardus and became affiliated with the (ACHS) in 1967. Alpha Kappa Delta is also affiliated with the (ASA).
Alpha Kappa Delta seeks to acknowledge and promote excellence in the scholarship in the study of sociology, the research of social problems, and such other social and intellectual activities as will lead to improvement in the human condition.
BECOMING A MEMBER
Membership is open to undergraduate students, graduate students, and faculty members from active chapters who meet GPA standards.
Website:
Ò°»¨ÉçÇø Chapter Campus Contact - Dr. Max Herman (mherman2@njcu.edu)
Contact Us
Social Work Program Inquiries
Dr. Jennifer A. Pax (jpax@njcu.edu), Director of Bachelor of Social Work Program
Rossey Hall, Room 539
Sociology Program Inquiries
Dr. Max Herman (mherman2@njcu.edu), Chair
Rossey Hall, Room 539
201-200-2280
Esther Gibson (egibson@njcu.edu), Department Administrator
Rossey Hall, Room 539
201-200-3261
Full-Time Faculty
Adjunct Faculty