Sociology Grand Canyon University

Overview

The Sociology degree, offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Grand Canyon University, inspires students to engage in deep thought about the common issues that affect contemporary societies. Students examine an evidence-based approach toward analyzing scientific research on topics such as human behavior, social status, family relations, race relations, income inequality, drug abuse and globalization. In developing a better understanding of the world around them, students are inspired to make a positive difference in their local, regional and global communities.

The skills you will learn while earning your bachelor’s in sociology will serve you well throughout your professional life. Regardless of the career path you choose, you can benefit from learning how to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences, perform intensive research and apply theories to analyze data. Critical reasoning, collaboration and servant leadership are key qualities for sociology students.

This sociology degree allows students to benefit from multiple perspectives of societal development and human interaction. Students explore society’s social structure, formation and influences of social forces and social change and examine the dynamics of social hierarchies, wealth and power within society.

This sociology Bachelor of Science in Sociology degree is a comprehensive survey of the foundational knowledge, skills and analytical framework that sociologists need. In courses such as Sociology of Religion, Stratification and Inequality in a Diverse Society, Globalization and Sociological Theory, students examine these core competencies:

• The analysis of religious beliefs, practices and organizations from a sociological perspective

• The social inequality, economic, cultural, political and environmental characteristics of globalization

• The theoretical, historical and conceptual frameworks of social stratification

• The major sociological theorists from the 19th century to modern times

Careers

The foundational knowledge and skills you’ll acquire with this BS in Sociology degree can equip you to pursue a diverse range of career paths. Some individuals with an undergraduate sociology degree may choose to pursue a master’s degree. A graduate degree may open doors to sociologists in academia, such as research or teaching positions. Listed below are other career opportunities that may be related to this degree.

• Social services: Case management, youth and elderly services, government agencies and rehabilitation

• Law: Law enforcement, criminal justice, judicial affairs, attorney, paralegal and probation and parole administration

• Health services: Substance abuse education, community health educator, rehabilitation counseling, recreational therapist and family planning

• Community services: Community development, environmental advocacy, child welfare and education advocacy, urban planning and non-profit organizations

• Business: Public relations, human resources, corporate training, media relations, marketing and sales, consumer research and real estate