BA Sociology at University of Delaware

Sociology is the study of social relationships, institutions, and social change, and how these forces shape everyday life in the modern world. A sociology degree from the University of Delaware prepares students for informed citizenship, meaningful community engagement, and a wide range of careers and graduate study pathways in fields such as social services, education, public policy, law, health and beyond. Studying sociology at UD means learning from faculty in one of the University's top 20 graduate programs.

Faculty: College of Arts and Sciences  |  Department: Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Newark, DE, United States

What you will study

Areas of study: Social Inequality, Race, Gender, Law and Society, Deviance and Criminology, Health and Health Services, Disasters, Emergency and Environmental Management. Sample required courses: SOCI201 Introduction to Sociology; ENGL110 Seminar in Composition; SOCI301 Sociological Research; SOCI312 Theories of Society.

Career pathways

Career options: Social Services, Community Work, Education, Law, Health Services, Social Science Research, Business.

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