Sociology
Sociology Programs at Reinhardt University
Embark on a transformative journey into the heart of society’s intricacies with Reinhardt University’s Bachelor of Science in Sociology. Delve deep into the study of human behavior, social structures, and cultural dynamics as you navigate the complexities of our interconnected world. This degree prepares students to understand and deal with diversity, modernization, and social change, ranging from local to global focuses.
What You’ll Learn at RU
The core competencies of the sociology program prepare students to enter careers requiring technological facility, communication skills, data gathering and analysis, community awareness and involvement, problem-solving, critical thinking, an understanding of the structure and functioning of groups and organizations, greater awareness of their environment, critical self-reflection, and interpersonal and intercultural skills.
Choose from two options for your studies in sociology:
- Bachelor of Science in Sociology
- Sociology minor
Students who complete the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Sociology will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of professional ethics.
- Demonstrate competencies by producing written work indicating knowledge of scientific and professional writing.
- Demonstrate the ability to explain and analyze diversity.
- Demonstrate competency of social psychology and social organizations.
- Demonstrate the ability to explain and analyze deviance, social problems, and social control.
- Demonstrate the ability to work with others collaboratively and in leadership roles.
Sociology Classes You’ll Take
Here are a few of the classes you might take while pursuing your degree:
- Social Inequality: Class, Race, and Gender
- Diverse People
- Marriages and Families
- Leadership
- Sociological Theory
Careers in Sociology
$82,000
Average salary for Regional and Urban Planners as reported by the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Possible Careers
A degree in sociology prepares you for jobs such as:
- Urban planners
- Case workers with youth in need.
- Criminologists in law enforcement and corrections
- Demographers and data analysts
- Public survey workers
- Social research assistants
- Affirmative action officers
- Employee specialists
- Cultural diversity trainers
- Sales or business owner with a focus on customer service and solid working relationships.
Check out some pictures from the adventures our Sociology students have embarked on around the globe!
