Sociology

Build Cultural Awareness, Develop Analytical Skills, Learn to Question Assumptions

In the Queens’ Sociology program, you’ll discover the complexities of human society, culture, and behavior. As a sociology major, you will learn to question assumptions, evaluate evidence and data, and develop evidence-based arguments. Many of you may also choose to take on an additional major or minor to amplify your academic experience. When you graduate, you will be ready to put your knowledge to work in a variety of fields, from social work and counseling to data analytics and public policy.

Meet Colette Brooke ’19

Colette graduated with a double major from Queens University in Sociology and Political Science. She went on to earn a Master of Public Policy, Urban Planning, and Management from the University of Southern California and a Master of Science in Emergency Management from Lander University. She is also a certified Project Management Professional through the Project Management Institute. Today, Colette is a Process Optimization Manager at McGrath RentCorp, a leading modular space and portable storage solutions provider.

And it all started at Queens:

“My experience at Queens enriched my life personally and professionally. My professors supported every curiosity I had and encouraged my research as a double major in Sociology and Political Science. My life changed forever due to the Queens community. Being a Royal is one of my proudest accomplishments.”

Program Highlights

• Students have the opportunity to partner with local nonprofits and agencies to take learning outside the classroom.
• Throughout the program, you will learn from faculty members who are actively researching and publishing in their respective fields.
• Our program is double-major friendly, allowing students to explore multiple avenues of interest that build on their sociology knowledge.
• Our coursework focuses on teaching students to question assumptions, evaluate evidence and data, and develop evidence-based arguments.

Your Degree in Action

The Queens’ Sociology program emphasizes cultural awareness, analytical data, and communication skills to prepare you for a career in a wide variety of fields, including: 

• Healthcare 
• Social work 
• Counseling 
• Law enforcement 
• Public policy 
• Law 
• Nonprofit work 
• Business 
• Data Analytics 
• Human resources 
• Ministry 

Highlighted Courses

• Social Problems (SOC 150) 
• Crime and Deviance (SOC 230) 
• Medical Sociology (SOC 330) 
• Sport Sociology (KIN 310) 

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