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SOCIOLOGY UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

We designed these academic plans to provide you with specialized sociological knowledge and research skills that prepare you for a variety of career paths in our information- and service-oriented economy. Our plans aim to increase your understanding of group, organizational, and institutional processes that structure communities and the human experience. Further, you will develop insights about societies, diversity, and human interaction that are critical in the global economy. Our plans also encourage you to apply sociological theory, knowledge, and methodologies to contemporary issues and problems facing society and communities. In addition, our internship program provides hands-on experience to help you bridge the gap between the theory and practice of sociology.  

A degree in sociology or applied sociology is a perfect choice if you want to maximize your opportunities and flexibility in a rapidly changing world.  

You can pursue the following undergraduate academic plans:

• B.S. in Sociology  

• B.A. in Sociology

• B.S. in Applied Sociology (extended major), with emphases in applied research or family studies

• B.A. in Applied Sociology (extended major), with emphases in applied research or family studies

• Interdisciplinary Studies: Sociology (extended major)

• Minor in Family Studies  

• Minor in Sociology  

• Content Emphasis in Sociology (for the B.S.Ed. in Elementary Education)