Sociology

College of Humanities and Social Sciences | Academic Programs

As sociologists we are able to understand what influences peoples' preferences, how people make their decisions and what factors influence the structure and process of social interactions. Sociological knowledge is a very powerful instrument in understanding the social dynamics of politics, family, community and work. Sociology can help prepare you for a variety of careers and improve your ability to promote social justice in your community.

Undergraduate Programs

Sociology offers a variety of undergraduate degrees to provide an enriching educational experience for our students and to prepare them for future careers and success.

Graduate Programs

We offer Masters programs in sociology. We have emphases in general sociology, college teaching, and Human Services Planning and Administration.

Advising

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Real-World Experiences

Sociology offers a variety of hands on experiences, including internships, a social justice lecture series, and courses that provide experiential learning. We are one of the only sociology programs to have an undergraduate applied public sociology option and a graduate program with a college teaching emphasis.

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Career Opportunities

Sociological skills are applicable in a wide variety of occupations. Our graduates work in social services, marketing, human resources, business, research, higher education, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.

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About Sociology

The Sociology program provides students with big ideas to succeed. Learn more about our program.

Advising

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Career Opportunities

Learn more about careers and opportunities applicable to Sociology program graduates locally and throughout the world. Graduates are prepared to take their big ideas and make a real-world impact.

Graduate Programs

We offer Masters programs in sociology. We have emphases in general sociology, college teaching, and Human Services Planning and Administration.

Real-World Experiences

Sociology is the scientific study of contemporary society, social structures, human social behavior, and the organization and functioning of groups. Sociology can help prepare you for a variety of careers and improve your ability to promote social justice in your community.