Sociology University of Hawaii at Manoa

Overview

The Sociology programme at the University of Hawaii at Manoa offers a rigorous academic framework for studying how societies organise themselves and how various groups interact. Students examine the consequences of social processes through a curriculum that balances theoretical knowledge with practical analytical skills.

This degree investigates a broad range of subject matter, including marriage and family patterns, race and ethnic relations, and demography. Participants explore the intricacies of social change, class structures, and the functioning of formal organisations such as bureaucracies within different global contexts.

The curriculum also delves into conflict resolution, deviant behaviour, and the institutions of other societies.

Why Sociology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa?

The department is distinguished by its unique regional focus, offering specialised insights into Asia, the Pacific, and Hawaii within a global context. This geographic advantage allows students to study nationalism, globalisation, and sustainability from a perspective rarely found at other institutions.

Students benefit from a variety of major concentrations, including Crime, Law, and Social Control, as well as Health, Aging, and Medical Sociology. The university also provides an Honors Track for high-achieving students and the Alpha Kappa Delta International Sociology Honor Society for academic recognition.

The faculty comprises experts in diverse fields such as race, ethnicity, gender, and class. Their research-led teaching ensures that the curriculum remains relevant to contemporary social issues, providing students with access to cutting-edge sociological debates and methodologies in a supportive environment.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: USD 33552 per year
• National fee: USD 33552 per year
• Local fee: USD 11520 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

• Crime, Law, and Social Control
• Race, Ethnicity, Gender, and Class
• Health, Aging, and Medical Sociology
• Nationalism, Globalization, and Sustainability
• Asia, Pacific, and Hawaiʻi in Regional and Global Contexts
• Marriage and Family Patterns
• Demography
• Social Change
• Class Structure
• Formal Organizations
• Value Systems
• Conflict
• Deviant Behavior

Careers with Sociology

Graduates from this programme are equipped with a versatile foundation suitable for a wide array of professional paths. The analytical and research skills developed during the course are highly valued across multiple sectors in both the public and private spheres.

Many alumni pursue successful careers in business and industry, where they apply their understanding of social dynamics to organisational management. Others find rewarding roles in community and social services, working directly with diverse populations to address contemporary social challenges.

The degree also prepares students for employment within the education sector, government agencies, and the justice system. Additionally, the strong emphasis on research methodologies provides an excellent transition into professional research roles or further academic study at the graduate level.