Sociology
Majors
Sociology, BA or BS
Sociology: Anthropology, BA or BS
Sociology: Environment and Society, BA or BS
Sociology: Social Services, BA or BS
Sociology: Criminology and Criminal Justice, BA or BS
Sociology: Pre-Law, BS
Sociology: Pre-Medical Science, BS
Sociology is the scientific study of society, focusing on the social lives of people, groups, and societies at all levels of human interaction. Sociologists study a broad array of social phenomena, ranging from the dynamics of social interaction to the composition and mechanics of entire societies. As a sociology major, you will explore questions such as:
- In what ways does social structure influence individual action and how can collective action change social structure?
- To what extent does an individual’s race, gender, or class influence their behaviors, how they think about themselves, how they think about others, or how the world interacts with them?
- Why do group inequalities persist and what can be done to effectuate equity or equality across groups?
With a strong grounding in theoretical inquiry, the promotion of critical thinking, and the acceptance of diverse intellectual perspectives, Sociology improves our understanding of ourselves and others. You will learn to apply scientific reasoning and methodologies to study an array of social situations and institutions that make up society.
Program Highlights
3+3 Law option for early admission
Many opportunities within law, crime and social justice including courses in Criminology, Juvenile Delinquency, Advanced Forensics and Courts and Judicial Process
Many students interested in social services pursue this program and take courses like Sociology of Health and Illness, Adolescent Development in Family Contexts, Family Risk and Resilience and Community Health
Potential Careers
- Criminal Justice
- Human Services
- Demography
- Community Relations
- Market Research
- Military
- Social Work
- Non-Profit Organization / Management
Courses to Look For
- Comparative Legal Systems
- Environmental Sociology
- Gender Studies
- Quantitative Methods in Sociology
- Social Psychology
- Social Research Methods
- Sociology of Health
For students pursuing Social Services, course options include:
Sociology of Health and Illness, Sociology of Families, Gender and Work, and Social Stratifcation.
Research and Opportunities
- Research Assistantship
- Anthropology digs with other universities
- Sociology Club
- Alpha Kappa Delta - International Honor Society
- Support for Study Abroad
Student Internships
- American Heart Association of Tarrant County
- AmeriCorps VISTA
- Local, State, and Federal Law Enforcement
- Payne County District Attorney’s Office
- Payne County Youth Services
- Primary Therapeutic Services
- Redemption Church
- Saville House
- Tulsa County Public Defender’s Office
- Voices for a Second Chance
- Wings of Hope
Get Involved
Stay active on campus while making lifelong friends.
Get involved with groups, such as:
- Sociology Club
- Alpha Epsilon Delta
- Alpha Kappa Delta
- CAS Student Council
- CAS Ambassadors