Program Overview

Sociology Program

The Sociology program at Oklahoma State University teaches students how to live in a changing world and gives them the abilities to change it. Studying sociology helps students see the world through different perspectives to develop a global, multicultural understanding. This program provides students with the tools for contributing productively and living in a changing world.

Why Sociology at OSU?

Sociology majors are competitive candidates in any career path involving creativity, critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, multicultural and global understanding, and verbal and written communication skills. Students will develop strong critical-thinking skills, ethical judgment, and the ability to work on diverse teams.

Program Details

• Department: Department of Sociology
• College: Arts and Sciences
• Available At: OSU Stillwater Campus, OSU Tulsa Campus

Degree Type

The program offers a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (B.A.) and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology (B.S.).

Major

• Sociology (B.A.) Courses, 4-year plan
• Sociology (B.S.) Courses, 4-year plan

Major Options

• Anthropology Courses, 4-year plan
• Criminology and Criminal Justice Courses
• Environment and Society Courses
• Pre-Law (BS) Courses, 4-year plan
• Pre-Medical Science (BS) Courses, 4-year plan
• Social Services Courses

Minors

• Anthropology (ANTH) Courses
• Criminology and Criminal Justice (CRCJ) Courses
• Sociology (SOC) Courses
• Social Justice (SOJU) Courses

Career Paths

With a widely applicable set of skills, sociology graduates enjoy successful careers in a variety of fields:

• Advocate Youth Outreach
• Census Researcher
• Community Organizer
• Dispatcher
• Epidemiologist
• Forensic Science
• Government Worker
• Investigator
• Law Enforcement
• Medical Sociologist
• Probation Officer
• Public Health Educator
• Public Relations
• Social Worker

3+3 Law Degree Option

Complete the sociology degree (four years) and law degree (three years) in just six years.

Highlights

The Department of Sociology at OSU offers several degree emphasis options, including Anthropology and Applied Sociology. The latter is especially appealing for those seeking real-world employment experience.

• Courses related to law, crime, and social justice, including Criminology, Juvenile Delinquency, Advanced Forensics, and Courts and Judicial Process
• Social services-applicable courses, like Sociology of Health and Illness, American Marriage, Family and Male-Female Relationships, Social Psychology, and Race and Ethnic Relations
• Other courses to expect for this major include Social Problems, Social Psychology, Sociology of Aging, and Gender and Work