Program Overview

Major: Sociology

Overview

A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in sociology from Wichita State provides insight into society and social behavior through the study of social structures, relationships, groups, organizations, and more. At WSU, students can specialize in:

• Social inequality and social problems
• Families and intimate relationships across the life course
• Medical sociology
• Urban life and globalization
• Evidence-based practices

These specializations make it a widely applicable degree on its own or ideal for double majoring with disciplines such as pre-law, pre-med, public health, criminal justice, business/marketing, psychology, and education. Sociological skills are transferable to a wide variety of industries, and students at WSU can tailor their curriculum to fit their specific goals as they prepare for employment or further graduate or professional studies.

Applied Learning

At Wichita State, applied learning is everything. Every degree offered has a guaranteed applied learning or research experience built right into it, equipping students with the relevant skills and experience to make them workforce-ready before graduation.

Admission to the Program

To be admitted into the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, students must first be admitted to Wichita State.

Curriculum

To complete the sociology major, students will take 30 credit hours of sociology courses, including:

• 15 credit hours of core courses
• 15 additional hours of electives based on their interests and career goals

Courses taken for the sociology degree can also count toward the Tilford Diversity Studies certificate.

Careers

A sociology degree from Wichita State will connect students with opportunities for successful careers in a broad range of settings, from research, social services, and business to education, policy, and healthcare.

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