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Sociology Major B.A.
The Sociology B.A. is offered on the Athens Campus. Studying sociology provides you with a comprehensive understanding of society and the human experience as you learn about diverse cultures, social norms and values, and historical and contemporary social trends
- A rigorous understanding of research methods, sociological theories
- Preparation for careers in business, government, social change agents (e.g., community organizers), politicians, and educators
- Preparation for graduate study in law, social welfare, business administration, journalism, and many technical and scientific fields
Faculty Contact: Dr. Charlie Morgan
Why Study Sociology?
Its unique lens for understanding and analyzing social issues, social relationships, and institutions is why many students choose to study sociology. This program equips students with critical thinking skills to tackle complex social problems, such as poverty, inequality, crime, law, and social justice. Additionally, students can develop transferable skills in research methods, data analysis, communication, and ethical decision-making that can apply to various professional fields.
Students studying sociology are passionate about social justice, equality, and fairness and are interested in exploring how social structures, culture, and institutions impact people’s lives, and shaping policies that affect society. Students may also be interested in pursuing careers working with marginalized and underrepresented populations or addressing issues related to crime, law and justice.
Furthermore, studying sociology provides students with a comprehensive understanding of society and the human experience. Students learn about diverse cultures, social norms and values, and historical and contemporary social trends, which can deepen their empathy, appreciation, and understanding of the world around them. This knowledge and perspective is valuable for students interested in pursuing careers in public service, education, advocacy, social work, law, or any field where understanding people and society is essential..
Learn more about OHIO’s three different undergraduate sociology degrees.
With a Sociology Degree...
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Start Your Career Now
Develop your pre-career specialization from the get-go with this sociology degree.
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Be a Change Maker
Because the world doesn't need you to just navigate change. It needs you to lead it.
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Build Professional Connections
Engage with Appalachia communities in volunteer work and develop your professional network.
Take your class experience into the real world
Internships help you gain valuable work experience, develop professional contacts, and use your skills to contribute to the local community.
Careers and Graduate School Opportunities
Those with degrees in Sociology find meaningful and rewarding employment as consultants to business and government, social change agents (e.g., community organizers), politicians, and educators.
An undergraduate major in Sociology is excellent preparation for those anticipating graduate study in law, social welfare, business administration, journalism, and many technical and scientific fields.
Additionally, the sociology major enhances student preparation for effective participation in the community and society at large
Help an Appalachian Community
Enroll in a for-credit academic course—SOC 3090C—where you will engage with local communities to design and lead projects to address regional challenges.
Featured Courses for the Sociology Major
See more information about Careers in Sociology, Criminology and Pre-Law.
Sociology Core Courses
- SOC 1000 - Introduction to Sociology
- SOC 3000 - Development of Sociological Theory
- SOC 3500 - Elementary Research Techniques
Sociology Statistics Course
- SOC 2500 - Applied Statistics in Sociology and Anthropology
Sociology Concentration and Elective Courses
Complete three courses at the 3000- or 4000-level.
- SOC 3090 - Sociology of Appalachia
- SOC 3150 - Social Identities
- SOC 3270 - Sociology of Education
- SOC 3290 - Race and Ethnic Relations
- SOC 3300 - Sociology of Poverty
- SOC 3310 - Class and Inequality
- SOC 3325 - Access to Justice
- SOC 3340 - Veterans in Society
- SOC 3350 - Economic Sociology
- SOC 3400 - Population and Society
- SOC 3410 - Sociology of Immigration
- SOC 3560J - Writing in Sociology & Anthropology
- SOC 3561J - Writing in Food, Hunger, and Inequality
- SOC 3568J - Writing for Social Justice
- SOC 3650 - Sociology of Mental Illness
- SOC 3720 - Sociology of Masculinity
- SOC 3730 - Sociology of Sexualities
- SOC 4000 - Emergent Topics in Sociological Theory
- SOC 4130 - Media and Society
- SOC 4140 - Contemporary Social Movements
- SOC 4160 - Society and the Individual
- SOC 4190 - Group Processes
- SOC 4210 - Comparative Studies of Family
- SOC 4220 - The American Family System
- SOC 4240 - Urban Sociology
- SOC 4280 - Sociology of Religion
- SOC 4300 - Sociology of Organization
- SOC 4320 - Political Sociology
- SOC 4330 - Sociology of Work
- SOC 4500 - Data Analysis
- SOC 4620 - Sociology of the Courts
- SOC 4640 - Law in Societies
- SOC 4650 - Social Change
- SOC 4670 - Violence Against Women
- SOC 4700 - Sociology of Gender
- SOC 4710 - Gender and Justice
- SOC 4810 - Environmental Sociology
Sociology Capstone
- SOC 4950 - Sociology Capstone