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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
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BA and MA in Sociology | 2015 | Project Director for a Grant Housed in the Health,
Human Performance, and Recreation Department at the University of Arkansas
"The faculty in the Sociology and Criminology department were outstanding. I was fortunate to
receive excellent mentoring while obtaining my BA, and decided to stay for my MA to
build on those relationships. My education in the MA Sociology Program is the reason
that I am doing what I do today. It provided me with the research experience that
is required for my current position."

Associate Professor | Co-Director, Center for Social Research
"I actually started off as an aerospace engineer at Texas A&M, but couldn’t stand
the prospect of sitting behind a computer designing rivets and bolts for years on
end. I ended up taking a social problems course my sophomore year and fell in love
with the idea of studying people. I was lucky enough to have a handful of faculty
mentors who were really interested in teaching undergraduate students how to actually
do research and my math background naturally fit

Hannah Steinman - GRADUATE STUDENT
Major: MA in Criminology
Her research interests include crime and victimization in a built environment and
better understanding an environments influence within a geo-spatial context. Her undergraduate
study was in criminal justice/ sociology and Arabic. Her undergraduate research looked
at data driven approaches to crime and traffic safety. She plans to pursue a PhD after
completing the M.A. program.

Major: Criminology and Sociology
Minor: Legal Studies
"I have always had a passion for the Criminal Justice system, though when I entered
college I was unsure of which major to pursue. After taking Intro to Criminal Justice,
I was hooked (Additionally, I have a minor in Legal Studies)! I recently added Sociology
as a major also! I am pumped for an exciting career that will make a difference"
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 VALUESStudent Success
Diversity and Inclusion
Collaboration and Transparency
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