Sociology

The major in sociology looks at how societies are organized and how they function, exploring factors that affect social structure, interaction, and change.

You examine social forces and institutions such as class, family, power, religion, and ethnicity. You investigate social deviance, inequality, prejudice, and discrimination. Your immersion in social reality offers new insight into social dynamics.

Independent research and study abroad are popular among sociology majors. Students have studied family and gender in Florence, Italy, examined perceptions of gay and lesbian college students, and researched the factors that affect high school graduation rates for teen mothers.

These and other experiences are excellent preparation for graduate study and careers in fields such as criminology, public policy, human rights, and urban planning.