Sociology, BA
Program Details
- Location
- Akron Campus
- Level
- undergraduate
- Degree/Program Type
- Bachelor of Arts / major
- Format
- In-person
- Course Info
- Course Info - Sociology BA
- College
- Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences (BCAS)
- School/Department
- Department of Sociology
Program Contact
- Lia Chervenak Wiley, Ph.D.
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Professor of Instruction
(330) 972-7481
Overview
Sociology explores how people, groups, and institutions shape the world around us, from personal relationships to global systems. You’ll investigate inequality, culture, and social change while developing skills in research, analysis, and communication. Through hands-on projects and collaborative learning, you’ll gain the tools to question, understand, and impact society in meaningful ways.
Admissions Requirements
For students enrolled at The University of Akron and for students wishing to transfer directly to Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences from their institutions, the following criteria must be satisfied for admission to the Department of Sociology:
The student must meet undergraduate admission requirements for The University of Akron
A minimum grade point average of 2.0 must be met in all university work, including transfer credits. Only credits earned at an accredited institution of postsecondary education, as recognized by The University of Akron, will be considered for transfer credit, and only those grades will be considered in the grade point average.
Career Outcomes
With a sociology degree, you’ll be ready to turn curiosity into impact. Employers seek the research, data analysis, and communication skills you’ll develop here and our graduates put them to work in meaningful ways.
Our graduates pursue careers in:
Human resources and administration
Criminal justice, law, and investigative agencies (FBI, DEA, U.S. Marshals, Secret Service)
Probation, parole, and corrections administration
Community and social service agencies
Healthcare, counseling, and rehabilitation programs
Nonprofits, advocacy groups, and policy organizations
Graduate and professional school (law, sociology, public health, and more)