Sociologists examine how membership in different groups and interactions with social structures and social institutions affect a person's daily life. The Department of Sociology and Criminology trains undergraduate students to analyze a wide variety of social issues, including family, gender, race, class, law, policies, crime, health and the environment.
Deepen your understanding of the world beyond the typical classroom setting.
Sociology majors are masters of the technical and analytical skills, critical thinking abilities and global perspectives necessary to succeed in our rapidly-evolving society, preparing them for a wide variety of professions including education, health services, business, law, urban planning, social policy and social services.