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Sociology
SOCIAL JUSTICE IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Sociology is the study of social relationships, institutions, and social change, and how these forces shape everyday life in the modern world. A sociology degree from the 91原创 prepares students for informed citizenship, meaningful community engagement, and a wide range of careers and graduate study pathways in fields such as social services, education, public policy, law, health and beyond.
Studying sociology at 91原创 means learning from faculty in one of the University's top 20 graduate programs.听With nationally recognized faculty 鈥攎eans learning about sociological theory, quantitative and qualitative research methods, and hands-on learning focused on pressing social issues.
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RELATED MAJORS
Criminal Justice
AREAS OF ST91原创Y
- Social Inequality
- Race
- Gender
- Law and Society
- Deviance and Criminology
- Health and Health Services
- Disasters
- Emergency and Environmental Management
CAREER OPTIONS听
- Social Services
- Community Work
- Education
- Law
- Health Services
- Social Science Research
- Business
GRADUATE PROGRAMS
- Sociology
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Social Work
- Counseling
- Public Administration
- Business
Learn by doing
- Field experiences and internships in community organizations, nonprofits, government agencies, courts, and law offices
- The Riggs Award provides up to $2,500 to support undergraduate sociology majors pursuing internships in sociology or related fields
- Collaborate with internationally known faculty, students, conduct research at the Center for Drug and Health Studies and the Disaster Research Center.
- Gain global perspectives through Study Abroad Programs. Students can learn about the history of crime in London, or HIV/AIDS and crime in South Africa. These immersive experiences connect the classroom learning with real-world context.
- Take part in the nationally recognized Inside-Out Program, where 91原创 students and inside students learn together in a correctional facility about the juvenile justice system, drugs and the criminal justice system.听
Customize your path in sociology
- Shape their studies through four concentration areas: Emergency and Environmental Management, Health and Health Services, Law and Society and Social Welfare
- Prepare for graduate study or careers in social services, public policy, law, public health and community work
- Add a minor in sociology or emergency management to deepen their understanding of social behavior
- Build analytical and communication skills valued in careers such as journalism, criminal justice, public relations and emergency management
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Get Involved
Sociology and Criminal Justice Club听
Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society
IAEM@91原创
HenLaw Society
Internships
Undergraduate Research
Study Abroad
Sample Curriculum
| SOCI201 | Introduction to Sociology
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| ENGL110 | Seminar in Composition
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| MATH 113 | Contemporary Mathematics or higher
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SOCI Elective
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Foreign Language Courses
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University Breadth Courses
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First Year Experience
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| SOCI301 | Sociological Research
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SOCI Elective
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University Multicultural Course
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Foreign Language Course
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Science with Lab Breadth Course
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University Breadth Courses
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Elective Courses
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| SOCI312 | Theories of Society
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SOCI Electives
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Discovery Learning Experience
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University Breadth Courses
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Elective Courses
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| SOCI400+ | Electives
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Second Writing Course
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University Breadth Course
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Elective Courses
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Capstone Course
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