Welcome to the Department

Established in 1963 with three faculty and two programs as the Department of Sociology and Anthropology the department added Criminology in 1987, Family Relations in 1989 and became Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology in 2009. Currently we have 31 faculty delivering 7+ programs to over 1500 undergraduate majors and more than 50 graduate students.

Our faculty have won teaching and research distinctions and are at the cutting edge of their fields of expertise. Their experience and accomplishments contribute to a dynamic research-led pedagogy in which students are exposed to new and provocative ideas, challenged to build analytical abilities, and encouraged to develop the skills necessary for future careers and lives as engaged citizens.

In our Sociology programme students study the social relations and institutions that comprise a society and the processes of social change. Core courses examine issues related to sexuality, gender, the family, race and ethnicity, work and labour, international development, social theory and research methodology.

In our Anthropology, programme, students explore contemporary and historical cultures and societies in a cross-cultural perspective. Core courses include cultural anthropology, physical anthropology, archaeology, gender studies, international development, cultural theory and research methodology.

In our Criminology, programme, students engage in critical studies of crime, harm, and the criminal justice system. Core courses in this area entail the study of criminal and social justice, young offenders, victims, corporate and governmental crime, policing and security, penology, criminological theory and research methodology.

The Family and Social Relations Programme is interdisciplinary and focuses on the family as a fundamental unit in society. Core courses include examinations of the development of family forms, family dynamics, sexuality, gender, family law, theorizing related to the family and research methodology.

We also offer three graduate programs; a PhD in Sociology (specialization in social justice) and an MA in Sociology or Criminology .

Our graduates have obtained professional positions in national and international research institutes, government and policy departments, legal research agencies, and union and advocacy organizations.

The Department is assisted by professional and caring support staff, located on the first floor of Chrysler Hall South. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Sociology & Criminology Student Society is an informal organization dedicated to integrating full-time and part-time students at the undergraduate, master, and Ph.D. level. Our purpose is to offer approachable means for networking, mentoring, and enhancing the student experience in hopes of generating useful resources for all students.

Who we are: Student leaders who wish to help others with Sociology and Criminology.

Undergraduate students have the opportunity to receive guidance with studying, study groups (running them/how to run them), course scheduling, time management, understanding & applying theory, navigating through Leddy Library journal articles, streamlining to plan your academic future (master’s, Ph.D, law school, etc.), reference letters, personal statements, locating proper on/off-campus resources and other aspects of campus life.

What we don't do: Help/proof-read specific assignments or group projects; that is for your G.A. and/or professor.

Graduate students have the opportunity to share their experiences, form connections, and discuss their fields of research with peers in a relaxed environment.

The Anthropology Association also has its offices housed alongside us. For more information, contact: anthros@uwindsor.ca.

General Information

Where we are: The Sociology & Anthropology Graduate Research House (348 Sunset Ave.).

Services:
Library stocked with various sociological/anthropological journals, research methods, psychology, political science, and an array of other books.
Conference Room available for individual study or group study (to book for group study, contact Michelle).

Contact: Stacey Riddell, Michelle Gajewski, Janer Akkas, or A.J. Wales.

Or join our group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/331299900269846/

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