A Q&A with Senior Criminology, Sociology and Psychology Major Callie Zane

Callie Zane  

Senior Majoring in Criminology, Sociology and Psychology 

In this conversation, Zane talks about being a triple major studying criminology, psychology and sociology to pursue a career as an F.B.I. behavioral analyst; being captain of the U of A’s Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team; her favorite criminal law and biopsychology classes; and how crucial it is for students to branch out and try new things. Zane was also recently named a Student Leader of the Month! 

 Q: Tell us a little about your academic passions, research and/or what you’re studying within the college. What excites you about this? 

 Within the Fulbright College, I am studying criminology, psychology and sociology. My academic passions lie in the psychology and law of criminal behavior.  

 I find the basis for which people do things to be incredibly fascinating!  

 The combination of courses that these majors offer helps me to understand things from three different perspectives and allows me to further my passion for studying these areas, helping people, and working towards my future career.  

 Q: How long have you been at Fulbright College? What have you enjoyed most about your time here? 

 I have been in the Fulbright College since the Fall of 2017. I have enjoyed many things that this program has to offer!  

 I have been given resources to further my education and pursue what I love. In addition, all of the professors are amazing and have a passion for what they teach.  

 This comes across in their lectures and makes me excited to learn from them! 

Q: What has your favorite class been so far and why? 

 I have loved so many of the classes I have taken!  

 One class that I thoroughly enjoyed was Criminal Law by Dr. Shields. I saw the legal system through a different perspective, and it broadened my horizons immensely.  

 The class was also very interactive and enjoyable. I was always excited to go to class and learn about different cases.  

 Another course that has been my favorite is Biopsychology that Dr. McDaniel taught. I had never been interested in the biological basis of behavior before this class, and now I am taking Behavioral Neuroscience with her because it is so interesting!  

 I picked up some of the readings that her class introduced to enjoy in my free time and the brain continues to fascinate me! I will never be able to thank her enough for this! 

 Q: What advice would you give to new students about to join the college? 

 I think a crucial piece of advice would be to branch out. This can be through different clubs or even different classes that may interest you.  

 I originally was not a criminology major, but after taking a class that sounded interesting, I quickly added it and now I am pursuing a career in law enforcement.  

 College is a time to explore and grow in both academics and socially. I came into college slightly timid and have grown into a leader that is a president of clubs and boards.  

 I think that while academics are incredibly important, learning about oneself and developing into who you want to be as a person is even more so! 

 Q: What do you like to do during your time outside of the university? 

 In my little free time, I captain the Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team. This is a great way for me to release any stress, workout, and be with friends, all at once!  

 We all get along incredibly well, and this team has given me my absolute best friends.  

 If I am not at practice or hanging out with my friends, I can be found painting, embroidering, or doing anything that keeps my hands busy while watching TV.  

Q: When do you anticipate graduating, and what’s up next on the horizon for you? 

 I anticipate graduating this May 2021, which is terrifying to think about.  

 I plan on attending graduate school for forensic psychology and will decide on a school in March.  

 After this, I want to pursue a career as part of the behavioral analysis unit with the F.B.I.