Sociology & Family Studies

Real-World Experience

Students have opportunities for experiential learning in the community and regionally, including work with social service agencies, city government projects, a Dallas Urban Studies program and more.
ACU has a summer internship program within the Crow Reservation in Montana, providing valuable insight into another culture and community.
Active, ongoing faculty/student research and community
service, which include Hispanic immigration, aging, religion, leadership development among African American
women, urban studies and urban ministry, and administration of child and family services.

Exceptional Degrees

Job opportunities in human service fields are expected to continue expanding in number and diversity from 2000 - 2010.
Former students are working with foster care agencies, in the criminal justice system, attend law school, obtain their M.S.W., and are leaders in the ever increasing field of gerontology.

Faculty Who Make the Difference

Faculty backgrounds in ministry, child and family services,
and aging provide students a rich atmosphere for
professional development.
The department includes six faculty members with four doctorates.