Undergraduate Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Our sociology bachelor’s degree offers students an opportunity to explore the relationships between human behavior and social structures, cultures, and institutions. Using theoretical perspectives and research methods, students analyze social issues across a wide range of topics including health, crime, immigration, gender, families, culture, substance abuse, and more. Students gain durable skills such as cultural intelligence, problem-solving, teamwork, critical thinking, adaptability, and leadership.
Minor in Sociology
Our sociology minor is a flexible program that helps students enhance their skills for success in a wide range of fields such as education, social services, law, politics, urban planning, business management, marketing, and social research analysis. We provide students with individual and group experiences working with our faculty to examine important social issues and to develop a useful analytic skill set.
Minor in Religious Studies
A minor in religious studies introduces students to the diverse beliefs, practices, and cultural roles of major world religions. Through interdisciplinary coursework, students explore how religion shapes societies, identities, and historical developments. The minor enhances critical thinking and complements majors in fields such as history, sociology, anthropology, and international studies.
Graduate Programs
Doctor of Philosophy - Sociology
A Ph.D. in Sociology offers rigorous training in analyzing complex social patterns, power dynamics, and cultural processes. Students work closely with faculty to design and carry out original research that advances sociological theory and addresses real-world challenges.