BA/BS in Sociology

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology is offered by the Department of Social Sciences in the Pamplin College. It examines how factors such as race and gender shape group behavior and individual choice. Topics range from research methods to criminology, aging, and the sociology of medicine, faith and schooling, using data analysis and statistical reasoning. Students complete internships in nonprofit organizations as part of the degree. After graduating, students can take jobs in public agencies, research, schools or charities, or go on to further study. Augusta University is based in Augusta, Georgia, and delivers this degree through one of its colleges. Interested applicants can request more information, arrange a campus visit or begin an application from the program's web page, which also gives ways to reach the department with questions about advising and the admission process.