The Sociology, BA program provides students an in-depth look at how society drives social interaction. The program allows students to choose between a qualitative or quantitative approach to understanding these interactions, setting graduates up to be assets in fields such as journalism, politics.
The School of Social and Behavioral Sciences offers a BA in sociology in the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences at ASU's West campus.
Sociology is the study of the organization and development of societies and the institutions within them. The sociology program helps students better understand the development, structure, interaction and collective behavior of organized groups. The program explores the theories, practices, and policies underlying the issues of social change, inequality and diversity. This degree program provides training in important research skills used to describe, interpret and evaluate evidence across diverse settings and designs important in the new economy.
This is a flexible program that provides opportunities for students to work collaboratively with faculty on intellectual and policy issues and helps them develop the research skills necessary for the analysis of complex social issues.
Graduates are prepared for employment in corporate or governmental organizations or to continue their studies in graduate programs in sociology, social science or professional schools.
Program Offered
Sociology,
BA
Offered by
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
Location
West, Lake Havasu City
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Application Requirements
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements:
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Career Outlook
Graduates apply the sociological perspective to a wide variety of jobs in:
- business and management
- government
- social services
- the criminal justice system
- the health professions
Coursework in sociology provides a valuable preparation for careers in:
- journalism
- law
- politics
- public administration
- public relations
- nonprofit sector
These are all fields that involve investigative skills and an ability to work with diverse groups. Graduates with an advanced degree in sociology may become:
- community activists
- community developers
- criminologists
- demographers
- gerontologists
- organizational advocate
- research analysts
- statisticians
- survey researchers
- urban planners
Example Careers
Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to:
| Career | *growth | *median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropologists | 3.8% | $59,280 |
| Anthropology and Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary | 9.3% | $74,750 |
| Social Workers, All Other | 3.8% | $59,100 |
| Chief Executives | -1.2% | $173,320 |
| City and Regional Planning Aides | 5.6% | $39,460 |
| Community and Social Service Specialists, All Other | 8.2% | $41,420 |
| Counselors, All Other | 11% | $44,830 |
| General and Operations Managers | 7.1% | $97,270 |
| Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education | 5.8% | $56,310 |
| Social Science Research Assistants | 5.6% | $39,460 |
| Judges, Magistrate Judges, and Magistrates | 0.6% | $115,140 |
| Judicial Law Clerks | -6.3% | $48,640 |
| Law Teachers, Postsecondary | 21.7% | $109,980 |
| Lawyers | 5.6% | $114,970 |
| Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, and Hearing Officers | -3.6% | $87,980 |
| Marriage and Family Therapists | 14.8% | $48,040 |
| Arbitrators, Mediators, and Conciliators | 9.2% | $57,180 |
| Healthcare Social Workers | 19.3% | $51,930 |
| Probation Officers and Correctional Treatment Specialists | 3.6% | $49,060 |
| Social Sciences Teachers, Postsecondary, All Other | 17% | $65,320 |
| Social and Community Service Managers | 9.5% | $62,740 |
| Social Work Teachers, Postsecondary | 13.9% | $62,440 |
| Child, Family, and School Social Workers | 6.2% | $42,120 |
| Sociologists | -0.7% | $72,810 |
| Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary | 15.3% | $67,880 |
| Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers | 18.9% | $41,380 |
* Data obtained from the Occupational Information Network (O*NET) under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Labor/Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).
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