Sociology
Bachelor of Arts
About the Major
Sociology is the scientific study of social life. It involves research and analysis of social problems and examination of the function, development, and structure of society. Diverse topics are covered in this program: family, health and illness, immigration, education, race and ethnicity, social movements, sport and society, criminology, and urban sociology.
Program Highlights
The program emphasizes the study of social inequality and social movements. Students have the ability take a minimum of 12 elective units as part of their degree, allowing them to focus on an area of their interest. Many students combine sociology with a related minor, such as counseling and social change or sport and society.
Sample Courses
- Cultural Origins of Surfing
- Crime and Society
- Sociology of Health and Illness
- Sociology of Intersectionality
Career Options
Individuals with a degree in sociology have numerous career options. Employment opportunities for individuals with a B.A. in sociology are quite varied, as they are for other liberal arts graduates.
- Policy maker/analyst
- Corrections officer
- Consumer research
- Human rights or healthcare advocate
Transferable Skills
- Knowledge of the workings of society
- Ability to analyze and communicate social problems
- Interpersonal communication
- Written and verbal communication
- Research methods
- Analytical techniques
Sociology Department
College of Arts and Letters
