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Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Major: Sociology
Hours: 120

Sociology Degree Overview

The Bachelor of Arts and the Bachelor of Science Degrees in Sociology provides you with scientific knowledge of the structures, forms and dynamics of human interaction within a broadly-based liberal arts education. The program emphasizes the research methods used to acquire data, test hypotheses, conduct analyses and evaluate information. You'll study subject matter from the intimate family to the hostile mob, from crime to religion, from the division of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture, from the sociology of religion to the sociology of education. 

This program is available as a residential or fully-online program and allows you to focus on general areas of interest that motivate you. If you're interested in organizational theory, you might gravitate toward organizational planning and training. If you study the sociology of work and occupations, you may pursue a career in human resources or industrial relations. If you especially enjoy research design, statistics and data analysis, consider positions in marketing, public relations or organizational research. If you are interested in an international business career, build courses in economic and political sociology, racial and ethnic relations and social conflict into your curriculum.

You'll graduate prepared to critically consider social problems such as crime, unemployment, violence, urban decay, poverty, discrimination and social inequality.