Sociology BA
Not just a humanities degree, but the study of humanity itself.
Sociology graduates enter the career world with a keen understanding of people, societies and relationships.
Sociology is the scientific study of human behavior and relationships within the structures of groups, organizations and societies.
In-Demand Careers
- Social Worker
- Nonprofit Administrator
- Policy Analyst
- Market Researcher
- Legislative Aide
- School Counselor
Why Sociology? | Why Our Program?
- With two majors (sociology and justice studies) and three minors (sociology, justice studies and aging studies) within the Department of Sociology, students can easily double major or pair a major and minor.
- We offer experiential learning opportunities, including service learning, field work, research and internships, that bridge the gap between the classroom and the real world.
- Our degree program is an effective pathway to law school, with pre-law preparation and advising available within the department.
- Topics covered in the include: social research methods, data analysis, crime and criminal justice, politics and society, aging and law.
香港六合论坛鈥檚 Departmental Honors Program offers exceptionally motivated students the opportunity to engage in more in-depth, specialized research.
Sociology Faculty
Dr. Mikaila Mariel Lemonik Arthur
- Professor
Dr. Alessandra Bazo Vienrich
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Emily B. Campbell
- Assistant Professor
Dr. Tanni Chaudhuri
- Professor
Dr. Desir茅e Ciambrone
- Professor
Dr. Geoff Harkness
- Associate Professor
Dr. Jill Harrison
- Professor
Dr. Pamela I. Jackson
- Professor
Dr. Tamara Nopper
- Associate Professor
Dr. Carse Ramos
- Associate Professor
Ensuring That You'll Be Ready
Jill Harrison
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Faculty Powerfully Impacting Their Fields
鈥淎bolition politics is about finding solutions to social problems other than carceral or criminal punishment,鈥 explains Associate Professor Tamara Nopper.
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Arts and Sciences
The Faculty of Arts and Sciences is a community of scholars that pride themselves on academic excellence, diversity and service.
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