Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Sociology isn't just the study of people in groups, it's the science that can help people understand the opportunities and obstacles in their own day-to-day lives while at the same time lending insight into many of the biggest problems facing society: political unrest, income inequality, racism, sexism, and environmental problems.

The sociology major at Nazareth University is a flexible, supportive, close-knit program with three full-time faculty members who are committed to inclusive teaching practices, pedagogical excellence, and focusing on contemporary topics that are meaningful to the lives of undergraduates. The requirements and scheduling for the sociology major are designed to fit easily with a second major or a minor and many education students find the pairing with sociology particularly useful.

This program offers unique classes not generally found in other sociology departments including Screen Time: Technology in TV & Film and Water, Gender & Society; and The Sociology of Work. Program majors also take two research methods courses to first learn the basic principles of sociological research and then have the opportunity to conduct their own small qualitative study that they can present on campus during Nazareth's annual Creative Activity and Research Showcase (CARS) celebration. Service-learning projects, off-campus trips, and internships complement classroom learning.