Anthropology, Sociology and Criminology
Explore society, solve real-world problems and shape the future with hands-on training in Anthropology, Sociology and Criminology.
Explore society, solve real-world problems and shape the future with hands-on training in Anthropology, Sociology and Criminology.
Studying Anthropology, Sociology and Criminology uniquely prepares you for life in the 21st Century. A degree in Anthropology, Sociology or Criminology will teach you the latest research methods to address today's social problems in this increasingly multicultural and digitized era. We offer professional training in analytical software such SPSS and GIS. We also provide multiple hands-on research opportunities such as archaeological digs, focus group research in the community, applied sociological research projects, GIS mapping projects, forensics and other community-based experiential projects.
TROY's unique focus on archaeology and forensic anthropology and extensive hands-on lab and field experience help the TROY program stand out as one of the best anthropology programs in the nation.
Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology
Troy University's social science major will prepare you to understand and contribute to society in a meaningful way by applying critical and creative thinking, technology and an interdisciplinary perspective to solving practical problems.
Bachelor of Science in Social Science
Whether you want to advance your career in law enforcement, the courts, corrections, homeland security or another area, Troy University's graduate program in criminal justice prepares you to make a positive impact on the field.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
At Troy University, our PhD in Criminology will help you better understand the complexities of crime and justice in society. Whether you want to pursue research, policy or teach, our online PhD in Criminology will prepare you to address complex issues within our criminal justice system.
PhD in Criminology
The Troy University Tutwiler Garden Program, now known as Gardening in the Alabama Prison System (GAPS), represents a unique and impactful collaboration between Troy University and the Julia Tutwiler Prison for Women in Wetumpka, Alabama. Led by faculty and involving Troy University students, this educational initiative offers incarcerated women a comprehensive curriculum in horticulture and nutrition, coupled with hands-on experience in the "Garden of Perseverance." Beyond providing access to fresh produce and valuable skills, the program fosters a sense of purpose, community, and even artistic expression, with the long-term vision of expanding its reach to other correctional facilities across the state. While the garden itself is located off-campus, GAPS exemplifies Troy University's commitment to innovative community engagement and transformative learning experiences.
The Department of Anthropology, Sociology and Criminology at Troy University is dedicated to the pursuit of academic excellence, the notion of freedom of inquiry and the goal of providing an outstanding education to the students of Troy. The faculty within the department accomplishes these tasks by way of their scholarship, their teaching and their service to others.
The Department of Anthropology, Sociology and Criminology is committed to providing
students with a diverse array of learning experiences that are rooted within engaged
learning practices. Members of the Department are a community of scholars with distinct
but complementary backgrounds in the academic disciplines of anthropology, sociology,
and criminology. The faculty uses their knowledge to equip students for the challenges
and responsibilities they will face in an increasingly globalized world. Thus the
penultimate mission of the Department of Anthropology, Sociology and Criminology is
to prepare students for success in their careers and their personal lives as they
move from the collegiate environment into the larger world.
Our numerous course offerings within the Department of Anthropology, Sociology and Criminology are taught at the Troy home campus, the Troy Dothan campus, the Troy Montgomery Campus, and the Troy Online campus. We also offer a world-class Masters in Sociology and Criminology.
For information on the various undergraduate and graduate programs offered within the Department of Anthropology, Sociology, and Criminology, please feel free to contact us at socialsciences@troy.edu.
In the Department of Anthropology, Sociology and Criminology we have engaged scholar/teachers who are accomplishing a great deal and also providing excellent hands-on opportunities to their students.
Troy University's Bachelor of Science in Anthropology boasts a program that prepares students through both cultural anthropology and archaeology courses for the career field or a related graduate program. Taught by faculty with experience in regions such as the southwestern United States, Australia, and the Near East, students will leave the program prepared for the job field, a masters or a doctorate degree in anthropology. Additionally, the university provides online accelerated law degree with a focus on anthropology for those students with a passion in both fields of study.
Troy University's online Bachelor of Science in Sociology program explores human relationships, social change, and the causes of behavior. Offered through TROY Online, the curriculum covers topics like crime, inequality, and social institutions such as healthcare and criminal justice. Students gain critical analysis and research skills, with opportunities for internships and hands-on experience. Graduates are equipped for careers in corrections, case management, court administration, victim advocacy, social research, public policy, and more—preparing them to understand and address real-world social challenges in diverse professional settings.
Troy University's Bachelor of Science in Social Science program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that equips students with analytical and research skills to address societal issues. Core courses include Introduction to Social Science, Social Problems in Contemporary Society, and Research Methods in the Social Sciences. Students learn to analyze societal issues, identify improvements, and recommend solutions using statistics and data analysis . The program is available both on-campus and online through TROY Online, providing flexibility for students.
Membership in Lambda Alpha Epsilon is composed of individuals employed in the criminal justice system or taking a course of study in criminal justice at an accredited college or university at the time the application is submitted. As a member of the American Criminal Justice Association-Lambda Alpha Epsilon, you are entitled to several benefits.
Students are eligible to participate in the Regional or National Conference held annually and competes in workshops, seminars, written, practical, and physical competitive events. Several students participate on the University Pistol Team, a sub-component of LAE and attend the National Conference and compete each year. Throughout the year, members participate in several activities in the community.
Requirements for membership include: students must be enrolled in and in good standing with the University, enrolled in, as a major or minor in Criminal Justice or employed in the Criminal Justice Field, and pay the annual membership dues.
Alpha Phi Sigma recognizes academic excellence of Undergraduate and Graduate students of Criminal Justice, as well as Juris Doctorate students. The Goals of Alpha Phi Sigma are to honor and promote academic excellence; community service; educational leadership and unity. Alpha Phi Sigma is the only Criminal Justice Honor Society that is a certified member of The Association of College Honor Societies and affiliated with The Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences.
Requirements for Undergraduate Membership are: Students must be enrolled in the institution
represented by the chapter (Troy University) and have a declared major or minor in
criminal justice or a related field, completed three (3) full time semesters or its
equivalent, with a G.P.A. of 3.2 or higher on a 4.0 scale and be ranked in the top
35% of their class with a minimum of four (4) courses of the above course work shall
be in the criminal justice field.
Requirements for Graduate Membership are as follows: Students shall be enrolled in
a graduate program in criminal justice or a related field, and students shall have
completed four (4) courses in criminal justice with a minimum GPA of 3.40 on a 4.0
scale or rank in the upper 25% of their class.
After partnering with Italy's University of Pisa to participate in archaeological digs, TROY anthropology/archaeology professor Dr. Stephen Carmody and his students have helped make several key discoveries in Italian history.
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