The sociology programs at Dana College is designed to give students a better understanding about people and why they do the things they do. The programs provide a broad perspective of human interaction, social norms and values.

Sociology majors may choose a criminal justice concentration to prepare for careers in such fields as law enforcement, probation and parole, corrections and juvenile diversion. The concentration stresses understanding of the relationship between criminal justice and such social problems as poverty, social injustice and racism.