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Read moreD'Youville's Sociology major prepares students to understand the relationships between individuals and social institutions in order to develop solutions to social problems.
Studying sociology opens up the doors to many careers, including positions in government, public policy, criminal justice, social activism, social work, marketing, or education. D'Youville's Sociology major prepares students to understand the relationships between individuals and social institutions, in order to develop solutions to social problems.
Our program places a strong emphasis on developing clearly defined professional skills. As a student, you'll learn to conduct in-depth interviews, focus groups and data and trend analysis. Upon graduation, you'll be ready to start a career or continue your education in sociology or applied areas such as law, public policy, urban planning, market research, and journalism.
Juniors and seniors have the unique opportunity to take part in an intense micro-study of problems in a city's urban core. You'll travel with your class to that city to take part in a focused service-learning project.
You'll benefit from small classes taught by accomplished faculty, not teaching assistants. And if you're not sure about your career path, our professors will help you explore the possibilities and advise you on courses to take and internships.
By the time you reach your senior year, you'll be ready to apply what you've learned to an internship in your field of interest. You'll benefit by building your resume while gaining perspective on a future career.
When you apply for admission at D’Youville, we’ll automatically consider you for our merit scholarships. Undergraduate scholarships can cover as much as 50% of your tuition, and there is no need to fill out a separate application!
Transfer students can qualify for scholarships, as well. And unlike other schools, maintaining your scholarship is easier at D'Youville because we use a realistic 2.25 GPA requirement to determine your eligibility for merit-based scholarships each year.
Find more information and additional scholarships on our scholarships page.
At D'Youville, we are committed to selecting students who are academically well-rounded and committed to meeting the challenges of a high-quality education. If you have been successful in a traditional college preparatory program in high school, you should be well-prepared for the academic challenges at D'Youville. While we don't require you to submit ACT or SAT test scores, if you have taken or intend to take a standardized test we encourage you to submit your scores if you'd like them to be evaluated as part of your application.
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Find detailed course information for the Bachelor of Arts Sociology Program, tools to plan your education, and complete academic policies and procedures in the D'Youville academic catalog.
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
Major | 51-60 | |
Liberal Arts and Science Electives | 69 | |
Total Credits | 120-129 |
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SOC-101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
SOS-201 | Social Science Professions I | 1 |
SOS-202 | Social Science Professions II | 1 |
SOS-301 | Statistics in the Social Science | 3 |
SOS-302 | Research Methods in Social Sciences | 3 |
SOS-401 | Social Sciences Internship I | 4 |
SOS-402 | Senior Seminar I | 2 |
SOS-403 | Social Sciences Internship II | 4 |
SOS-404 | Senior Seminar II | 2 |
Total Credits | 23 |
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SOC-222 | Health, Illness and Society | 3 |
SOC-309 | Soc of Disability & Rehabilitation | 3 |
SOC-313 | Health Disparities | 3 |
SOC-316 | Social Policy for Better Health | 3 |
SOC-400 | Social Epidemiology | 3 |
SOC-405 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
PHI-301 | Knowledge and Reality | 3 |
HAPH-306 | Population Health | 3 |
SOC-412 | Topics in Medical Sociology | 3 |
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SOC-201 | Social Problems | 3 |
SOC-204 | Social Stratification | 3 |
SOC-302 | Gender | 3 |
SOC-305 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
SOC-313 | Health Disparities | 3 |
SOC-406 | Global Issues | 3 |
PSC-201 | American Government & Economics | 3 |
PHI-306 | Social & Political Philosophy | 3 |
SOC-414 | Topics in Stratification and Inequality | 3 |
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SOC-201 | Social Problems | 3 |
SOC-211 | Social Change | 3 |
SOC-315 | Social Inquiry and Activism | 3 |
SOC-342 | Sociology of Human Rights | 3 |
SOC-404 | Collective Action | 3 |
SOC-406 | Global Issues | 3 |
FA-236 | Writing for Social Justice | 3 |
PSC-349 | Political Activism | 3 |
SOC-409 | Topics in Activism and Social Justice | 3 |
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SOC-204 | Social Stratification | 3 |
SOC-222 | Health, Illness and Society | 3 |
SOC-311 | Families | 3 |
SOC-312 | Sociology of Sports and Phys Activity | 3 |
SOC-417 | Sociology of Education | 3 |
SOC-490 | Who Rules the World? | 3 |
FA-331 | Media and Culture | 3 |
RS-102 | Belief & Unbelief in the Brave New World | 3 |
SOC-413 | Topics in Social Institutions | 3 |
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
SOC-201 | Social Problems | 3 |
PSY-206 | Abnormal Psychology | 3 |
SOC-301 | Deviance and Society | 3 |
PSY-365 | Psychology and the Legal System | 3 |
SOC-405 | Drugs and Society | 3 |
PSY-413 | Criminal Behavior | 3 |
HIS-330 | History of Constitutional Law | 3 |
PHI-204 | Logic and Reasoning | 3 |
or SOC-415 | Topics in Law, the Person and Society |
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
PSY-205 | Social Psychology | 3 |
SOC-202 | Media and Society | 3 |
PSY-313 | Consumer Behavior | 3 |
SOC-304 | Media Literacy | 3 |
PSY-425 | The Science of Wellbeing | 3 |
SOC-407 | Social Media | 3 |
FA-331 | Media and Culture | 3 |
PHI-211 | Technology and Society | 3 |
or SOC-411 | Topics in Media, the Person, and Society |
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
PSY-211 | Working on a Team | 3 |
SOC-206 | Sociology of Work | 3 |
PSY-318 | Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 3 |
SOC-320 | Inequality in the Labor Force | 3 |
PSY-416 | Motivation in the Workplace | 3 |
SOC-403 | American Labor Movement | 3 |
MGT-304 | Communicating in Organizations | 3 |
MGT-350 | Leadership | 3 |
or SOC-416 | Topics in Work, the Person and Society |
A sociology degree gives you a solid liberal arts foundation for a wide range of career paths. Sociology can open doors in business or human services. You can pursue a career in criminology, counseling, healthcare management, secondary or elementary teaching, government service, or employment with non-profit organizations.
Sociology graduates can pursue entry-level positions in:
The search for employment allows you to discover your talents and skills and match them to career opportunities. Pursue employment with an adventurous and calculating spirit and the position you find is likely to be personally and professionally rewarding.
An undergraduate degree in sociology can prepare you for a master's degree in sociology, law, rehabilitation counseling, social work, business management, student personnel, teaching, college administration, health education, healthcare administration, or urban planning.
Graduate schools are selective and you'll need to develop your scholarly abilities and academic skills in order to mount a competitive application. The sociology faculty and your academic advisor will work with you in planning your academic and professional future and in taking the steps to pursue your goals. This process begins during your sophomore year. If you decide to go for a graduate degree, the faculty will tailor your coursework to enhance your research and scholarly skills.
During their senior year, Sociology majors are required to complete an intensive internship. While interning, students are required to complete a minimum of 45 hours of on-site experience. Students work closely with their faculty advisor and internship site supervisor throughout their off-campus experience. The internship gives students a chance to apply their sociological knowledge, to be a participant/observer in an organization or agency related to career interests, and to contribute to the community while studying.
The internship also introduces students to employment possibilities while they receive valuable field experience and build community contacts and employment references. The student's faculty advisor ensures the student is maximizing their potential during the internship experience, and is applying and developing marketable skill-sets. The internship experience prepares students for the competitive job market and for scholarships for advanced study.
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