Every Carthage student is required to submit a senior thesis or capstone project to demonstrate their mastery of their chosen area of study. Here is a look at recent projects Carthage sociology students have created for this requirement:

  • “Societal Comprehension of Domestic Violence”
  • “An Evaluation on the Effectiveness of the American Jury”
  • “Black Lives Matter: How the Social Movement Started and Where it’s Headed”
  • “The Impact of Foster Care on Children and Delinquency”
  • Law Enforcement Culture, Stress, and Therapeutic Counseling”
  • “Social Ties and the Legitimacy of Large Scale Organizations”
  • “The Effects of Media Images on Body Dissatisfaction”
  • “Electronic Communication and Changing Norms of Interaction”
  • “The Impact of Race on Early Adult Offending and Adult Re-Arrest”
  • “Domestic Violence: Influences of Family of Origin on Family of Procreation”
  • “Substance Abuse Treatment Programs for African American Males”
  • “Social Variations in Attitudes Towards Gun Control”
  • “Social Factors Contributing to Social Isolation in Aging Populations”
  • “Drug Rehabilitation Policy: A Meta-Analysis”
  • “Political Culture and Socioeconomic Influences on Community Policing”
  • “The Core of Violent Behavior: Underlying Issues”
  • “Attitudes Towards Marijuana Legalization”
  • “Dealing with Drug Offenders: Prison or Therapy”
  • “Childhood Obesity in the Greater Chicagoland Area: A Geographic and Social Analysis”
  • “A Functionalist Analysis of the DARE Program”