Oakland University’s bachelor’s degree in Sociology provides you with a variety of in-demand skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, social research, effective communication, engaging with diverse communities and working collaboratively across a wide range of social and cultural settings. Our program explores key aspects of human behavior and society, including social interaction, groups, culture, deviance, social structures, inequalities and social institutions such as families, education and religion. Sociology students gain essential theoretical and analytical tools that sociologists use to examine real-world issues affecting individuals and communities every day. A Sociology degree is a great choice for students who want to enter the labor market or graduate school with a broad range of skills. Sociology graduates are prepared for numerous careers in private and non-profit organizations, social services, public policy, education, marketing and advertising, and other areas. And for graduate work in countless fields such as law, medicine, public health, counseling, social work and others. While pursuing your passion in Sociology, you will have opportunities to do an internship, work with faculty on cutting-edge research projects and serve as a teaching apprentice or tutor for your peers.
Oakland University’s bachelor’s degree in Sociology provides you with a variety of in-demand skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, social research, effective communication, engaging with diverse communities and working collaboratively across a wide range of social and cultural settings. Our program explores key aspects of human behavior and society, including social interaction, groups, culture, deviance, social structures, inequalities and social institutions such as families, education and religion. Sociology students gain essential theoretical and analytical tools that sociologists use to examine real-world issues affecting individuals and communities every day. A Sociology degree is a great choice for students who want to enter the labor market or graduate school with a broad range of skills. Sociology graduates are prepared for numerous careers in private and non-profit organizations, social services, public policy, education, marketing and advertising, and other areas. And for graduate work in countless fields such as law, medicine, public health, counseling, social work and others. While pursuing your passion in Sociology, you will have opportunities to do an internship, work with faculty on cutting-edge research projects and serve as a teaching apprentice or tutor for your peers.
Oakland’s undergraduate sociology degree focuses on the development of critical thinking skills, familiarity with diverse cultural perspectives, the ability to conduct investigative research, and the aptitude for collaboration and dialogue.
A sociology bachelor’s degree can provide you with research skills and knowledge of human relationships you can apply to a number of sociology careers and work in other fields, too, including:
As a major in sociology at Oakland University, you will study society and systematically examine the cultural and social factors that shape individual and group behavior.
Through our Core, Capstone, and elective courses for the sociology bachelor’s degree program, you will learn about the fundamental processes of human interaction and the forces of social inequality and social change.
You may choose undergraduate program courses that address relationships and interactions across gender, race, families, communities, medicine, religion, and more. These are just a few examples of our courses:
Are you considering your options beyond a sociology degree? Here are some other undergraduate degree programs at Oakland that may interest you: