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Sociology
Wayland’s sociology degree program introduces students to the real-world aspects of social work and social justice through a wide range of courses.
With a focus on how social and cultural forces impact behavior, students seeking a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Sociology study topics such as poverty, racial and gender inequality, deviance, food insecurity, and mental health.
Students who graduate with a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Sociology are positioned to attend graduate school in sociology or social work, or to work in social/human services field immediately after they graduate. This includes working for non-profit community organizations that help alleviate social problems.
Students must take 30 hours in their major field of study, 27 of which must be upper division.
While pursuing a major in sociology, students will take courses like Social Problems, Individual and Society, Introduction to Social Work, Case Management, and Cultural Diversity. Students will also fulfill a practicum that includes supervised field experience with community agencies, emphasizing integration of theory and practice in social work.
Career Opportunities:
- Warden
- Professor
- Counselor
- Statistician
- Criminologist
- Public Policy
- Adoption Services
- Community Organizer
- Institutional Research
- Human Rights Officer
- Mental Health Services
- Child Protective Services
- Public Relations Specialist
- Human Services Professional
- Developmental Disability Services
- Social Work in Health Professions
- Newspaper and Magazine Reporting
- Not-for-Profit Executive Director
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