Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies and how people interact within these contexts. Since all human behavior is social, the subject matter of sociology ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob; from organized crime to religious traditions; from the divisions of race, gender and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture (American Sociological Association: https://www.asanet.org/about/what-is-sociology/).
Sociology is a valuable liberal arts major for students who are planning careers in a variety of fields such as social research, criminology, demography, social psychology, public administration, gerontology, education, social work and market research; it also provides a useful background for those planning to enter law, business, medicine, community planning, and politics. Sociology is an exciting discipline with expanding opportunities for a wide range of career paths: https://www.themuse.com/advice/sociology-degree-major-jobs-careers
Students who major in sociology may choose either the small plan (50-credit major) or the large plan (65-credit major).
Please note: students who complete the small plan major must also have a minor or second major in another discipline. Students admitted to the sociology major may have a social services minor but cannot have a sociology minor; additionally, students cannot double major in sociology and social services.
Graduation Requirements
2.25 GPA in major.
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