Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Sociology is the systematic study of social behavior, social systems, and social change. In our program, youll develop the skills to analyze the root causes of social problems through a deeper understanding of how society and culture shape people's daily lives. This major gives you the tools to interpret and respond effectively to diverse social issues, while preparing you for a wide variety of careers.

As a sociology major, you can learn about every aspect of social life from inequality, culture, crime, and politics to gender, the family, race, and social movements. Youll develop strong critical thinking skills, as you learn how to use social research methods to collect and analyze data on complex social problems and what it would take to solve them. These skills will give you a solid foundation for graduate school, law school or the career of your choice. You can also pair sociology with another major or minor like criminology, political science, history, psychology, social work, education, the health sciences, or business.

By the time you graduate, your experiences may include:

Research with faculty and classmates
Networking with peers and alumni through department student organizations or the Alpha Kappa Delta International Honor Society of Sociology
Community internships where if you qualify, you can apply training in sociology and pursue career development opportunities
Organizing campus events such as speakers, film screenings and panel discussions on topics of your choice