Total minimum number of credits required for a minor - 18. Obtaining a major in Sociology prepares students for a variety of careers. Students who graduate with a major in Sociology find jobs in social services, criminal justice, business, and education. Students who decide to pursue a graduate education can do so in a variety of fields including sociology, law, social work, business and psychology among others. A unique feature of the program in Sociology is its flexibility.
Students have the opportunity to pursue a full range of academic options beyond the major.
For example, utilizing existing programs and courses, it is possible for students to achieve a dual major in Sociology and Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice, or to finish an MBA in slightly more than one calendar year after completion of their B.A. degree. All anthropology courses may be taken for credit toward the major or minor in sociology. Elementary Statistics is strongly recommended for students planning graduate studies in sociology. ANT 102 may also be used to fulfill distribution requirements. The department emphasizes internships in professional settings which integrate academic studies with work experiences such as SOC 393 Practicum and SOC 399 Cooperative Education.