Sociology ,BS
Age, Class, Community, Diversity, Economy, Ethnicity, Gender, Globalization, Healthcare, Inequality, Race, Statistician, people, social, sociology
Do you want to better understand intimate relationships, friendship groups or families? This research-based program enables you to explore these areas and investigate why people groups behave the way they do in regard to politics, economics, law, inequality and public health crises.
Sociology is the study of the organization and development of societies and the institutions within them.
The BS degree program in sociology helps students better understand the development, structure, interaction and collective behavior of organized groups. They explore the theories, practices and policies that underlie the issues of social change, inequality and diversity. Students are trained in the important research skills that are used to describe, interpret and evaluate evidence across diverse settings important in the economy.
This flexible program 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 requires a quantitative methods course, and the BA requires a qualitative methods course.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
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First required math course:
MAT 142 - College Mathematics
or any math course that meets the MATH designation - Math intensity: General
Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Students are able to enhance their understanding of societal structure and human interaction through a global lens when studying abroad. Programs with unique cultural experiences can be found in many countries. Students can gain heightened cultural competency and improve their communication and critical thinking skills while exploring a new and exciting part of the globe.
Graduates are prepared for employment in corporate or governmental organizations or to continue their studies in graduate programs in sociology, social science or professional schools. They are able to apply the sociological perspective to a wide variety of jobs in:
- business and management
- the criminal justice system
- government
- the health professions
- the nonprofit sector
- social services
The program provides graduates valuable preparation for careers in:
- journalism
- politics
- public administration
- public relations
Graduates with an advanced degree in sociology and who have the investigative skills and ability to work with diverse groups may become:
- community activists
- community developers
- criminologists
- demographers
- gerontologists
- organizational advocates
- research analysts
- statisticians
- survey researchers
- urban planners
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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6.6%
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$61,420
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17.2%
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$43,390
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1.0%
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$62,360
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4.8%
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$50,470
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14.9%
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$56,570
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5.0%
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$64,030
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2.5%
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$59,860
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9.1%
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$74,240
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4.5%
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$98,590
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10.6%
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$51,240
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School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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602-543-3000
3 year programs
These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.