Sociology Major

If you want a broad degree of flexibility in choosing a career after graduation, the sociology major lets you explore careers in human services, public administration and management and provides a general background for graduate work in social sciences public policy, law and social work.

Career Potential

Counseling
Social work
Health care
Government agencies
Human services
Public service

What Will I Learn?

You’ll learn how to

Better understand human behavior to improve the quality life
Think creatively and flexibly and to broaden your perspective
Develop your analytical skills and the ability to understand conceptual and theoretical material

Concentration Options

Special Features

In a rapidly changing world, you will obtain a liberal arts education that fosters versatility in the world of work and good citizenship.

Get Involved

There are plenty of opportunities for independent research, internships, fieldwork, study abroad and service-learning that will let you put classroom theory to the test in the real world.

Student Clubs

Sociology/Anthropology Club

Honor Societies

Alpha Kappa Delta, National Honor Society in Sociology
Alpha Phi Sigma, National Honor Society in Criminology

“Partnering with my peers during observations and working with teachers to discuss further research has taught me to challenge myself and further my knowledge of sociology”

- Michelle Cristina, senior