Rutgers University-Camden is one of three regional campuses of Rutgers University, a public land-grant research university consisting of four campuses in New Jersey. It is located in Camden, New Jersey. Founded in 1929 as the South Jersey Law School, Rutgers-Camden began as an amalgam of the South Jersey Law School and the College of South Jersey. It is the southernmost of the three regional campuses of Rutgers—the others being located in New Brunswick and Newark. It is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities High research activity".
The Sociology department at Rutgers University-Camden, situated in Camden, NJ, provides a dynamic setting within a major public research university for students to explore the complexities of social life. It is dedicated to fostering a deep understanding of society, culture, and social issues through rigorous theoretical study and empirical research. Faculty members are actively engaged in diverse research areas, including inequality, race, gender, urban studies, and criminology, contributing significantly to both academic knowledge and public discourse. The department offers a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, emphasizing critical thinking, research methods, and applying sociological perspectives to real-world problems, preparing graduates for varied careers in fields like social services, research, and non-profits.
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