The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology provides the student with the tools useful in understanding the social organization of life at the individual and institutional levels. Through the development of conceptual and research knowledge, the program emphasizes the use of critical and analytical thought in recognizing and participating in “sociology in action” in the professional, social and academic arenas. Students who successfully complete this program demonstrate effectiveness in oral and written communication, which prepares them for careers with growth potential in social service fields, studies in social science disciplines at the graduate level and lifelong application of sociological knowledge.

Sociology, Minor