Sociology (BA)

Why Sociology?

Why do humans behave the way they do? How do different types of relationships, like friends, family, and teachers impact your behavior?

We are all shaped and influenced by the societies and groups we belong to, and the relationships we have with others. Knowing the underlying forces that shape and change our world provides critical insights for careers working with and supporting the community, such as non-profit agencies, counselors, teachers, criminal justice professionals, human resources, and social and public health researchers.

Why Study Sociology at Iona?

Our small classes will provide individual attention and opportunities to work closely with faculty and fellow students.

Our faculty are experts in their fields – scholars who are regularly researching and publishing in all areas of sociology. They are supportive of your success, and you can depend on them for mentoring and invaluable guidance on internships and research opportunities, even after you graduate.

You will be prepared for success in a wide variety of careers, from research and academia to law, medicine, business, non-profit management and criminal justice.

What You'll Learn

Sociology will give you unique insight into America’s rich diversity of cultures. You’ll learn about racial and ethnic groups, health and medicine, families, migration and urban life, deviance and crime, gender, economic class, media and popular culture, among other topics.

You will gain an awareness of different ways in which human situations are defined on the basis of sex, social class, age, race and ethnic group. You will also explore people’s complex relationships with politics, religion, economics, law and culture.

As a sociology student, you will learn to conduct and compile research, and you will have opportunities for independent research.

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