Sociology & Criminology
Interested in studying Criminology or Sociology at King’s? Visit our Future Criminology or Sociology Students pages to learn more.
Engage with the pressing social problems of our time. Sociology teaches you to make connections between individual experiences and the broader context of the society in which you live. A degree in Sociology makes you skilled at critical thinking, communications, reasoning, research methods, policy analysis, and at sociability and teamwork in diverse multiethnic contexts.
In your first year, you will take Sociology 1020, 1020W/X, or 1021E to enter a Sociology or a Criminology module in your second year.
Your degree helps open the door to a wide range of interesting and rewarding careers, including social work, law, human resources, journalism, teaching, social policy and planning, policing, corrections, public administration and government.
See this Canadian Sociological Association (CSA) pamphlet to read more about opportunities in Sociology.
King's Sociology department offers three- and four-year majors in Sociology and Criminology, as well as a four-year honours specialization (HSP) in Sociology or Criminology. You can do an honours double major in Sociology and Criminology. You can also earn in minor in Sociology or Criminology, or combine a Sociology or Criminology degree with related disciplines, such as Psychology, Political Science, Social Work or History.
Student Testimonials
My time at King's has given me opportunities to volunteer in my community and work with other students to create change. These experiences have helped me to grow my leadership skills.
The Criminology/Sociology program at Kings has been amazing! I do not regret my decision one bit – the content and professors are one of a kind. The professors at King’s care about your success in school, which allows for close relationships to be formed. I cannot recommend King’s enough for Sociology/Criminology, as well as small, community-knit institution to attend for university!
My decision to come to King's was based on the class sizes, and the campus reputation of feeling like a small community. I wanted an opportunity to grow in an environment where I could create close relationships with professors, faculty, full time staff and my peers. Being a student at King's has reminded me of the self- empowerment, and growth that happens within every single student on campus… and I believe it is truly magical.
The Sociology program at King’s has equipped me with the skills necessary to look at the world analytically, and think about complex problems that are most pressing to our society. The small class sizes have allowed for me to develop strong connections with my professors, and engage in meaningful conversation with my peers. Being part of the sociology program at King’s isn't just about academics; it's about shaping a future where positive change is possible.
King’s gave me all the tools and the resources to network and really connect with others in my fields and in my interests, and then from there with any support I needed.
I am so glad about all that I have learnt about our society and myself while being here. It is such a valuable program that gave me a deeper understanding of how our society impacts us and our response to it, which helps me look at the world from a reflective lens.
Not only is King's a reputable school, but it provides students with opportunities that are unique to a small campus. In my four years of undergrad I had the chance to work closely with faculty, which ultimately enabled me to progress substantially in my academics and extracurricular. The skills I developed at King's continue to help me today as I'm completing my last year of law school at Western Law. I highly recommend King's to any student looking for a collegial environment that will challenge you, inspire you, and ultimately better you.
Studying criminology at King’s is a path that has proven to be highly rewarding and worthwhile. It is a program with outstanding faculty who will mentally challenge their students while addressing and exploring pressing social issues, the realities of crime, misconceptions and methods of prevention. With such a wide selection of courses, the program is able to cater to varying interests. The investigation of corporate crime, the criminal justice system, organized crime, terrorism and youth in conflict are among some of the courses offered. Conducting research, theorizing as well as analyzing and critiquing various works are examples of some of the practical skills students enrolled in criminology will learn that will enable them to thrive in a work environment. I strongly recommend this program to anyone who is passionate about crime and eager to examine the challenges surrounding crime that face our global society today.