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Sociology

Bachelor of Arts

Overview

The Sociology program at CSP is a highly dynamic and relational field that explores today's changing world. It’s a degree designed so that you can help address modern challenges and impact the community in which you live.

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Program Length

40 Credits

Location

On Campus

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You will explore the historical, modern, and current approaches to matters affecting society and possible remedies through direct engagement and policy. Not only will you explore aspects of sociology from an academic approach, but you’ll also have the opportunity to engage with organizations and practitioners in the field through practicums and internships.

Areas of opportunity to work in include mental health, family crisis, people with addiction, working with those experiencing homelessness, felon re-entry, racial and economic inequality, and many more. Those areas are extremely relevant in any human services field, such as social services, human resources, counseling, law enforcement, and more.

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Program Details

The BA in Sociology program supports students who are aiming toward entering a sociological human service profession, and will also refine the skills of students who may already be established in their careers.

Coursework is specifically designed to allow for students to formalize their career goals and create a personalized capstone portfolio, setting them apart from other job-seekers in their fields.

Throughout the program, you’ll acquire the skills necessary to be successful in many sociological human services professions. You’ll feel prepared to enter into professional settings after exploring your interests and building valuable, career-ready skillsets at CSP.

In addition to classroom learning environments, the program offers dynamic internship opportunities, Criminal Justice/Sociology Club memberships, and alumni networking partnerships.

Student Outcomes

Golden Bears are leaders and trailblazers. Meet an alumni and a current student below and see how they’re shaping the world.

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Meet Our Faculty

Our world-class faculty use their decades of experience to nurture your success from the first day of class all the way to graduation— and beyond.

Career Connection

Students in the Sociology department have the opportunity to learn from community members on how to put their education into action after graduation. Hear from department guest speakers like Kyle Johnson, the founder of the Karen Football Association nonprofit, on the importance of providing positive resources for the local community.

“Sharing real and relevant stories with the students at CSP can help prepare them for the world outside of education where they can make a huge impact in people’s lives.”