Some scholarships and awards involve cash stipends. Most scholarships require an application and letters of recommendation from faculty. The Department invites undergraduates to take an active part in their own education, and encourages their participation in the research and scholarly activities of the faculty. Undergraduates in the Department have actively participated in faculty research projects on dispute processing, emotions, family dynamics, juvenile delinquency, social movements, social policy, and social power. Sociology undergraduate majors who become professional sociologists find a variety of exciting careers in teaching, research, and practice.
Most majors find a variety of rewarding careers in government, law, and business.
While the sociology major does not provide specific training for such careers, it does provide an excellent educational background for a variety of professional pursuits. For more information contact the department office listed above.