Sociology Liberal Arts Transfer Major
Sociology is the study of social life, including social influences on human behavior. It is a “21st century career,” which provides students an opportunity to build transferable skills such as thinking critically, making evidence-based arguments, employing various research methods, interpreting data, writing effectively, and understanding diverse perspectives (American Sociological Association, 2013).
What can you do with a sociology degree?
A Sociology degree prepares students for career opportunities in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. The following are some of the career opportunities you can pursue related to Sociology:
- Conflict negotiation
- Corrections/criminal justice
- High school teaching
- Human resources
- Human rights advocacy
- Public relations
- Research
- Sales and marketing
- Social services
Additionally, a Bachelor’s in Sociology prepares students for admission to professional or graduate school to pursue careers in law, college/university teaching, research, public policy, etc.
Learn more about the field of Sociology
Admissions Requirements
- Apply for admission at Hawkeye.
- Send official transcripts to Admissions.
- Demonstrate college readiness.
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