Sociology

The discipline of sociology explores the nature, structure, and dynamics of social life. Students who study sociology will gain a better understanding of groups, institutions, communities, and societies. Sociology examines how society is organized and how social forces influence human behaviors. Students will critically examine social stratification including, but not limited to, inequalities associated with social class, race and ethnicity, and gender. Sociology is a social science, and students will gain an understanding of how social scientific research is conducted. Students will build skills in critical thinking, research methods, and written and oral communication. 

The Sociology program offers a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree, as well as a Sociology Minor.

Off-Campus Experiences

The program supports students seeking opportunities for off-campus experiences in regular semester or summer internships.

Career Opportunities

Sociology majors go on to pursue careers in fields as diverse as advocacy, business, education, government, human services, law, public administration, social and community services, and social and market research.