Sociology, B.A. / B.S.
College of Arts and Sciences
Prepare to impact the world by understanding how society and inequality shape the lives and outcomes of individuals and groups. Gain the research, communication and analytical skills that allow you to succeed in many careers.
Sociology students gain transferable skills to work in professions devoted to improving opportunities for people, including education, law, social work, counseling, health care, nonprofits and government agencies. We offer a B.A. degree focused on communicating effectively and a B.S. degree more focused on research careers.
Program Highlights
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Research Opportunities
Work in a world-class experimental research lab where students can engage in original research with faculty members.
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Optional Honors
Complete a capstone independent research course to earn the optional Distinction in Sociology with your degree.
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Awards Available
Apply for a department fellowship opportunity of $1,500 in support of undergraduate research with a faculty member.
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Marketable Skills
Analyze data using statistical tools, design research, apply critical thinking, and solve problems creatively.
Building Skills
Gain the professional and personal intelligence it takes to have a successful career.
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Data Analysis
Examining and interpreting information to uncover insights and inform decision making
Social Awareness
Considering the perspectives and experiences of other individuals, groups or communities
Analytical Reasoning
Breaking down complex problems or situations to identify patterns, connections and solutions
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Critical Thinking
Analyzing and evaluating information to make informed decisions or judgments
Understand Complexity
Analyzing and synthesizing information to identify patterns and connections
Research
Gathering and analyzing information to increase knowledge or solve problems
Using your degree
Make your college experience the foundation for a successful future.
Potential Careers
- Teacher
- Marketer
- Researcher
- Government Worker
- Non-profit Worker
- Law Enforcement
Workplace Settings
- Government
- Marketing
- Education
- Research
- Nonprofits
- Law Enforcement
The sociology program here is built on furthering students’ sociological imagination to help better understand the growing world around us. The professors build a diverse, effective learning environment, and it’s exciting to be able to conduct research in areas that you want to understand deeper.
