Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
- Requirements
- Faculty
- Jobs with this major
- Sociology minor requirements
- Gender Studies minor requirements
- Social Justice minor requirements
Gender Talk
An interview with Sociology major/Gender Studies minor Emily Baranello ’12.
Meet alumna
Pauline Cyr Cormier
Pauline Cyr Cormier ’61 volunteered five years of her life to achieve justice for marginalized farm workers.
Meet alumna
Jessica Googins ’03
As a student Jessica majored in sociology and had an interest in law enforcement. Now she’s a police officer in Portland and wears the same badge number as her dad.
Meet Sarah
Sarah Gordon worked with Habitat for Humanity during Spring Break Workfest, serving in New Rochelle and Yonkers, N.Y., for two years. Read more.
The major in Sociology provides students with an understanding of human society, social relationships, and group behavior. Students majoring in Sociology learn the field's theoretical concepts, analytical skills, and research methods. Field experiences are an important feature of the major. The major in Sociology is a strong foundation for professional careers in social service and welfare agencies, geriatrics, criminal justice, or for graduate study. The Bachelor of Arts major in Sociology includes two semesters of foreign language study. Students majoring in Sociology also are required to complete a 20-credit minor in another academic field.
Sociology Minor
A minor in Sociology is available and requires 20 hours of course work.
Gender Studies Minor
A minor in Gender Studies is also available and requires 20 credit hours.
Strengths of the Sociology Program
- Prepares students for their careers through service learning opportunities
- Full-year internship in senior year
- Key academic tools necessary for graduate study
- Dynamic, dedicated faculty experts in various fields
- Students are challenged to read, critically think, write and articulate ideas and insights
- One-on-one faculty mentoring is the norm
Department wins Award
Congratulations to the Sociology/Criminal Justice Department, which has been chosen to receive the President’s Leadership Award from Maine Campus Compact. The department is being recognized for contributions to community service, service-learning and civic engagement.
