Examine the dynamics of social interaction and social problems.
“The department fosters interdisciplinary research that is necessary to answer complex social questions."
Emma Willoughby (B.A. in Sociology and Liberal Studies '13)
Doctoral Student, University of Michigan
The Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the College of Liberal Arts offers the B.A. in Sociology. Sociology majors learn basic tools of sociological analysis including social research methods-both quantitative and qualitative-and theory. The curriculum equips students to more effectively negotiate the diverse society in which we live by addressing social inequalities, culture, community development, social institutions, and social change.
The minor in sociology is available on the Oxford as well as regional campuses.
Employers are looking for students who have developed the multi-disciplinary and critical thinking skills necessary to better understand our globally connected and diverse world. Sociology training is so important to those in healthcare professions that it was added to admissions tests for medical schools!
Students who major in sociology will leave with training in research design and methodology. They also gain communication skills that are useful in a wide range of careers, including health care, law, business, demography, drug counseling, education, criminology, human resources, government services, consumer advocacy, corrections, city planning, community relations, labor relations, child welfare, counseling, marketing, gerontology research, and more.
B.A. in Sociology
120
Major
Minor
4 Years
Here are some of the classes you may take while earning your Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. See all Sociology courses.
UG
3 credits
This course will cover the calculation, and interpretation of descriptivestatistics (central tendency, variability, correlation), inferentialstatistics (sampling distribution, hypothesis testing, t-tests, chi-squaretests, ANOVA), bivariate and multivariate OLS regression. Students will learnhow to clearly communicate these results by generating tables, graphs, andother plots using R Studio.
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3 credits
This course examines the continued significance of the race concept in the 21st century. Emphasizing race's significance in a global context, students will explore how the race concept has been used, and continues to be used, for the purpose of modern Empire's formation.
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3 credits
This course offers a sociological exploration of trauma, emphasizing thesocial and cultural forces that shape how individuals and communitiesexperience, interpret, and respond to traumatic events. Students will examinethe role of societal structures, historical contexts, and cultural narrativesin influencing the development and perception of trauma-related conditions suchas posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The course will also investigate theconcept of cultural trauma and its impact on collective identity, particularlyin relation to forced migration, displacement, and refugee experiences.Through case studies, theoretical frameworks, and contemporary research,students will gain a deeper understanding of how trauma is embedded withinbroader social systems and how sociological analysis can inform more equitableresponses to trauma at both individual and institutional levels.
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3 credits
This course examines the social meanings of masculinity and men's lives. Students will study men's movements as well as the "crisis of masculinity and the costs and benefits of patriarchy for men".
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3 credits
Exploration of the micro-level and institutional intersections of race, class, gender, and sexuality as articulated by African American women intellectuals from the 19th century to present with particular emphasis on social scientific theory and methodology. Topics include: early black feminist thought; comparisons of black and white women's feminisms; third-wave black feminist thougt; sexuality, the body and hip-hop.
A minor in sociology consists of 6 sociology courses (18 credit hours), providing maximum flexibility in pursuing the areas of sociology that interest you the most.
See all the sociology courses in the online catalog.
The minor in sociology is available on the Oxford as well as regional campuses.
Hear firsthand from students, faculty, and staff about the Sociology program.
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