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Sociologists examine topics encompassing a vast array of human behavior: crime and punishment, the formation and dissolution of families, bureaucracy in organizations, conflicts between classes, and global inequalities. Sociology for Professionals is distinctive in its focus on assisting people already in helping professions to advance their career with a degree. These contexts include tailored explorations of areas such as generation, occupation, gender, religion, sexual orientation, family, health, nation, race and ethnicity, and many others.

A specialization in Sociology-Elementary major provides an excellent base of knowledge for individuals interested in becoming elementary level educators. This program satisfies the academic major requirement for teacher certification with an endorsement in elementary education and must be accompanied by the professional preparation program in elementary education.

A specialization in Sociology/Social Studies provides an excellent base of knowledge for individuals interested in becoming secondary-level social studies teachers. Completion of the Sociology/Social Studies BA leads to a teaching endorsement in social studies.

A Bachelor of Science in Sociology provides an excellent base of knowledge for individuals interested in becoming researchers or data scientists. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Science (BS) in Sociology are required to complete a math-intensive course of study.  Students will obtain substantial experience with statistical computing, including programming and data analysis.

A Bachelor of Arts in Sociology provides an excellent base of knowledge for students interested in professions such as public health, law, education, social services, and occupations within the criminal legal system. Sociologists acquire research skills that enable the study of vast array of human behavior: crime and punishment, the formation and dissolution of families, bureaucracy in organizations, and societal and global inequalities.