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Department of Sociology & Criminology
211 Old Main,
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR 72701
P 479-575-3205
E-mail: nkarnes@uark.edu
SOCIOLOGY AND CRIMINOLOGY DEPARTMENT"Harnessing science to engage the social world"MISSIONTo produce and share scientific knowledge, prepare students for success in diverse
social environments and promote positive social change by informing policy and practice.
VISIONBy 2025, we will become a regional leader in research, and the attraction and retention
of outstanding, diverse Sociology & Criminology students and faculty.
CORE VALUES
Student Success
Diversity and Inclusion
Collaboration and Transparency
Celebration of Excellence
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People Spotlight
Don Willis, Ph.D.
ALUM
MA in Sociology | 2013
Assistant Professor at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock
I was a sociology major as an undergraduate and knew that I was interested in this
field. The University of Arkansas Sociology Department stood out to me as a program
where I would have a lot of opportunities to get engaged with applied sociological
research that impacted the surrounding community.
Hayden Lucas
MA STUDENT
Criminology
Hayden is a first year Graduate/Teaching Assistant pursuing a Master’s in Sociology with a concentration in Criminology.
He received his B.A. in Criminology, and a minor in Sociology, at the University of
Arkansas. His research focuses primarily on criminal law, specifically police policy
and restorative justice. For two and a half years of his undergraduate career, Hayden
interned at a private Criminal Defense Law firm.
Rebecca Mader
UNDERGRAD STUDENT
Double Major in
Criminal Justice &Sociology
Criminal Justice &Sociology
My favorite course so far has been Criminal Law and Society, taught by Dr. Shields.
I found this class extremely engaging and I looked forward to going to it every day.
I spent this past spring semester studying abroad in Berlin, Germany, and it was one of the most amazing experiences
of my life.
Mindy Sue Engen
DIRECTOR OF ONLINE EDUCATION,
PROFESSOR
I'm living proof that quality public education, social programs, and access to affordable
higher education changes lives. My work is driven by my commitment to informed policy
and practice. I want to help communities improve the circumstances in which people
are situated and increase the availability and attractiveness of prosocial opportunities.
