SUNY Polytechnic Institute's B.A. degree emphasizes the application of sociological and anthropological knowledge in the search for innovative solutions to pressing individual and community problems. Effective consideration of these issues requires a thorough grounding in social theory, literacy in the appropriate research, and training in quantitative and qualitative research methods.SUNY Poly offers two specializations in applied sociology: criminology and social services. Sociology majors often have minors in anthropology, criminal justice, crime analytics, psychology, and technology and culture.