BA/BS in Sociology

This major helps students make sense of the social, economic, cultural and political forces behind human behavior. Theory and research methods prepare graduates for work in nonprofit, private and public settings at home and abroad. Qualified students can enter an accelerated pathway, starting graduate courses in their junior year and finishing a master's degree after a single additional year of full-time work. Coursework blends major requirements with core and elective study, leaving room to explore related interests while building writing, analytical and communication skills that employers value across many fields. The program is based at the Queens campus and its published curriculum totals 120 credit hours. Applicants should consult the program page and the admissions office for current entry requirements and deadlines. Prospective students can also use the program page to ask for more information, begin an application or arrange a visit to campus before deciding.