SOCIOLOGY & CRIMINOLOGY
Sociology & Criminology Department
Students within the Sociology and Criminology Department engage in the scientific study of society as they conduct research and do field work, connect with professionals in their field, and prepare for success after graduation in a career or graduate school.
Contact Information
Amie Hess
Associate Professor of Sociology and Department Head Sociology & Criminology
210 Joyner Hall
hessamie@meredith.edu
(919) 760-8016
Majors
The Status of Girls in North Carolina
The Status of Girls in North Carolina report, produced by Meredith College, documents factors that impact girls’ lives within the state.
News & Events
Strong Stories
Sociology and political science major Ann-Michelle came to Meredith a leader and ready to become even stronger.
As a sociology and criminology major, Bailey Dunn, ’15, conducted in-depth undergraduate research.
Sociology major Tierra Morrissey landed a corporate job after working with Meredith’s Office of Career Planning.
Sociology & Criminology Department Videos
Meredith College prepares women graduates for careers in criminology through a focus on leadership development, multiple internships, and opportunities to connect with local, state, and national professionals in the field.
Sociology major La’Meshia Whittington transferred to Meredith and found faculty who were excited to help her find ways to use her education to advance the nonprofit she founded.
