BA/BS in Sociology

The B.A. in Sociology is an on-campus degree of 120 credit hours from the department covering language, anthropology and sociology. Students learn how everyday life works and how societies change. Topics include family, gender and sexuality, race and ethnicity, and human relationships with the environment. Graduates can collaborate with economists, psychologists and survey researchers on questions of health, education, politics and criminal justice. Faculty are nationally respected, and students can take part in research, co-author or present findings, and complete internships. The learning environment is supportive. Textbooks are low cost, there is no application fee, and service members on active duty and their spouses pay reduced tuition. Advisers also help with questions about careers and graduate study. Prospective students can arrange a campus visit and talk with advisers about course sequencing, transfer credit and scholarship options before they apply.