Sociology

Human lives intertwine in incredibly complex ways. These interactions shape institutions, communities, cultures and societies. As a science, sociology seeks to understand the subtleties of human community so that the challenges and changes cultures face can be handled with wisdom and care.

Your interest in sociology likely springs from an interest in people. You long to understand how the human mind works. And you hope to leverage that understanding to find and share meaning in the world.

At St. Norbert College, you can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology with one of three concentrations:

• Sociology
• Anthropology
• Human services

You may also pursue a minor in one of these areas of concentration.

In addition, if you wish to teach at the secondary level, you may pursue either a Bachelor of Arts degree or a minor in sociology teaching.

A Sociology Degree at Work
The nuanced understanding of human beliefs, customs and institutions that sociology and anthropology foster can prepare you for graduate work in many fields. St. Norbert sociology and anthropology students have pursued advanced studies in:

A bachelor’s degree in sociology can also lead to meaningful vocations in which knowledge of human behavior and relations adds value:

Supplement Your Sociology Degree
At St. Norbert College, you can choose from an impressive array of regional internships that bolster your studies in sociology. You can also enrich your sociology education with a faculty/student collaboration that will allow you to perform independent research on a topic of interest to you.

If you’d like to expand your understanding of human behavior by immersing yourself in another culture, you can study abroad on almost every continent.