Sociology
Study Human Behavior
What jobs can you do with a
sociology degree?
This program is designed to provide basic skills and knowledge needed by professions that:
Involve working
with people
Prepare students for graduate study in the field of sociology
Help people adapt to community and other societal activities
Sociology Courses
Curious what courses you'll complete? You'll study subjects such as:
SOC 152 Introduction to Sociology
SOC 154 Marriage and the Family
SOC 312 Methods of Social Research
SOC 317 Minority Groups
SOC 332 Social Psychology
Get to Know Your Professors
Learn from teachers who know how to integrate sociology concepts into many disciplines. Our low student-to-teacher ratio offers valuable one-on-one interaction.
Julie Hart Schutte, M.S.
Find Your Strength in Sociology
DWU will prepare you for many careers related to sociology. Or explore one of our related majors.
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