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Our Sociology Major Allows You To
- Gain a better understanding of the society in which you live.
- Take courses on a variety of topics and get credit for out-of-classroom experiences such as internships.
- Choose from a wide variety of career paths.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology (42-57 credits)
The bachelor of arts in sociology provides a general overview of sociology in a historical and comparative context. It combines core courses in sociology with specialized selections encompassing such subjects as women, minorities, poverty, family and religion. You can also complete coursework with seminars, internships, and foreign languages.
Although classroom learning comprises a significant part of your Plattsburgh State experience, out-of-class learning is every bit as important. Internships bridge theoretical concepts with practical experience, and are a high priority in our department. Past internship sites have included police departments, social service organizations, and government agencies. The more practical experience you have on your resume, the more marketable you will be after you graduate.
You will also have options to study abroad, learn a foreign language, or get involved with Plattsburgh's chapter of Alpha Kappa Delta, the international Honor Society for Sociology. The Sociology/Criminal Justice Club offers field trips and informal discussion with your peers and faculty, along with the chance to meet and learn from people from many different professions and backgrounds within the sociology and criminal justice fields.
Benefits of a B.A. in Sociology
Students who major in sociology have a wide variety of career paths from which to choose.You might decide that law enforcement is the career for you, or perhaps working with women, children, or disadvantaged groups suits you better. Or maybe you've dreamed of developing and implementing a policy that will improve people's lives through political action or government service.
Besides these career paths, many students use their B.A. in sociology as a stepping stone to graduate study in a variety of fields such as sociology, social work, psychology, criminal justice, political science, or law.The major is diverse and flexible enough to allow you to tailor it to fit your interests and career choice.
Program Requirements
- View the Sociology major course curriculum. Note: this 621kb file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.
- View Sociology course descriptions
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like to learn more about the Sociology program at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:
Lynda J. Ames, Chair
Office: Redcay Hall 218
Phone: (518) 564-3303
Fax: (518) 564-3333
E-mail: lynda.ames@plattsburgh.edu