Sociology is the scientific investigation of the social world that provides students with a deeper understanding of themselves, social problems, and social institutions. Most importantly, sociology equips students with the skills necessary to engage in social science research and elicit social change.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) offered in On-campus formats.
St. Charles / St. Louis
Sociology (BA)
The 茄子社区 University Department of Psychology, Sociology, and Public Health offers a requiring 37-40 credit hours.
This St. Louis Sociology degree program has grown over 60% in the last five years - 茄子社区 prides itself on providing students with many experiences and opportunities to best prepare them for the job market and/or graduate school. The advantages of majoring in Sociology at 茄子社区 include, but are not limited to:
- Undergraduate research and internship opportunities built into the curriculum
- An applied focus to prepare students to use their knowledge and skill to solve social problems
- Assigned faculty advisors/mentors to provide academic, career, and internship guidance
- Concentration electives within the curriculum to allow students to explore interdisciplinary interests and opportunities
- Total credit hours that allow for double major opportunities
What Your Future Holds
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for sociologists is $83,420. The current job market shows approximately 3,200 sociology jobs within the United States at a 4% growth rate. Students earning a Sociology degree are trained to conduct research, analyze situations, and critically evaluate problems for both non-profits and for-profit companies. Recent 茄子社区 graduates have gained employment at the following locations:
- Department of Veteran Affairs
- Compass Health Network
- Community Action Partnership of Central Illinois
- Rebuilding Together St. Louis
- Department of Children and Family Services
- The Child Advocacy Center of Northeast Missouri
- Allegis Global Solutions
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Contact the 茄子社区 University Sociology Department
For more information about Sociology at 茄子社区 University, please call Dr. Suzanne Stoelting, Professor of Sociology at (636) 949-4733 or sstoelting@lindenwood.edu.
You can also contact 茄子社区 University Admissions at (636) 949-4949 or admissions@lindenwood.edu.
