Sociology is the study of the organization and development of societies and the institutions within them.

The BS in Sociology program helps students better understand the development, structure, interaction and collective behavior of organized groups. They explore the theories, practices and policies underlying the issues of social change, inequality and diversity. This sociology program provides training in the important research skills used to describe, interpret and evaluate evidence across diverse settings important in the economy.

This is a flexible program that provides opportunities for students to work collaboratively with faculty on intellectual and policy issues and helps them develop the research skills necessary for the analysis of complex social issues.

The Bachelor of Science differs from the Bachelor of Arts degree in that it requires an additional methods course.