Sociology is the scientific investigation of the social world that provides students with a deeper understanding of themselves, social problems, and social institutions. Most importantly, sociology equips students with the skills necessary to engage in social science research and elicit social change.
*On-campus format will require some online classes for degree completion.
The Â鶹ŮÀÉ University Department of Psychology, Sociology, and Public Health offers a requiring 37-40 credit hours.
This St. Louis Sociology degree program has grown over 60% in the last five years - Â鶹ŮÀÉ prides itself on providing students with many experiences and opportunities to best prepare them for the job market and/or graduate school. The advantages of majoring in Sociology at Â鶹ŮÀÉ include, but are not limited to:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for sociologists is $83,420. The current job market shows approximately 3,200 sociology jobs within the United States at a 4% growth rate. Students earning a Sociology degree are trained to conduct research, analyze situations, and critically evaluate problems for both non-profits and for-profit companies. Recent Â鶹ŮÀÉ graduates have gained employment at the following locations:
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For more information about Sociology at Â鶹ŮÀÉ University, please call Dr. Suzanne Stoelting, Professor of Sociology at (636) 949-4733 or sstoelting@lindenwood.edu.
You can also contact Â鶹ŮÀÉ University Admissions at (636) 949-4949 or admissions@lindenwood.edu.