Sociology - BACHELOR'S (BA)

DEGREE OVERVIEW

The BA in Sociology is designed to help students understand social behavior, human culture, and social institutions. The program prepares students to understand the relationship between events in their own lives and the society in which they live by employing theoretical, methodological, and statistical skills.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The BA in Sociology program prepares students to pursue careers directly after the BA or for postgraduate training. Students pursue postgraduate work in a variety of fields, including sociology, health, business, urban planning, and education. Those entering the job market after the BA are prepared to enter careers in a variety of private and public settings where knowledge of human relationships and/or social research skills is useful. Students have opportunities to learn both quantitative and qualitative research methods and how to apply those methods to understand the social world. Sociology graduates who begin careers after earning the BA report high levels of satisfaction with their training and the careers they have.

LEARN MORE

• Degree curriculum
• Degree information in the University Catalog
• Program accreditation

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Human Resources Coordinator
• Public Relations Specialist 
• Paralegal
• School Counselor
• Teacher
• City Planner
• Non-Profit Program Coordinator 
  
   

WHY CHOOSE US?

• Learn from faculty skilled in teaching and research
• Benefit from a close-knit department with a strong student culture
• Have the opportunity to participate in faculty-led research
• Can attend full-time or part-time
• Program scholarships available for strong sociology majors
• Dedicated faculty invested in your success

GET STARTED

Take the next step toward investing in yourself by learning more about our Sociology - Bachelor's (BA) program.

• BA in Sociology Catalog