Helping students understand the complexities of society, so they can become a positive influence in the world.

For students who wish to make a difference in the world, the Department of Sociology and Social Work offers two degrees that provide skills to improve society.

Ready to Help Students Understand and Improve Society

The Department of Sociology and Social Work is united in its appreciation of diversity and pursuit of making a world a better place but use different approaches. Sociology utilizes research-based methods to observe and analyze the social world and provides information on how to improve society. Social work provides students with the technical skills needed to engage with individuals, groups, and communities to improve quality of life.

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Degrees Offered

For general information about each of our offerings, visit our  Degrees and Programs page.

Bachelor's Degrees We Offer

Minors Offered

Our department offers the following minors: