Sociology
Society, institutions, group behavior, and inequality. Strong for policy, social work, and grad school paths.
Core courses
- • Introduction to Sociology
- • Sociological Theory
- • Research Methods
- • Social Statistics
- • Stratification
- • Race and Ethnicity
- • Gender
- • Senior Thesis
Career paths
- • Social Work (MSW)
- • Public Policy
- • Nonprofits
- • Education
- • Market Research
- • Human Resources
- • Criminal Justice
- • Graduate School
What to expect
Less competitive than psychology for grad school but bachelor's-only career options are also limited.
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FAQ
Sociology vs psychology?
Soc focuses on groups/structure; psych on individuals. Career paths overlap (social work, policy).
Best grad school after soc?
MSW, MPP, MPH, or sociology PhD. Each opens different paths.
Direct careers without grad?
Market research, HR, education-adjacent. Limited and lower-paid than STEM bachelor's.
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