university of south carolina sociology
Are you curious about what people do, why and with what consequences? If so, our sociology program may be right for you. You can pursue a B.A. or B.S. degree, as well as graduate degrees at the master’s and doctoral levels or combine your interests with an accelerated bachelor’s/graduate study plan.
What to Expect
As a sociology major, you will explore complex issues of power, inequality, justice, crime, poverty and conflict. You will learn to question common sense, raise significant questions, examine arguments, synthesize information, analyze data, make conclusions and present information orally and in writing.
You can take advantage of outstanding facilities that include the Laboratory for Sociological Research, one of the largest facilities of its type in the world, as well as a demography library, a statistics laboratory and two activity rooms for student research projects and observations.
B B.A. or B.S. in Sociology
The Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences offers a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of science in sociology. The sociology requirements are the same for each, but there are different requirements in mathematics, humanities and social sciences for each degree.
Here are a few of the typical courses you may take to fulfill bachelor's degree requirements:
- Introductory Sociology
- Elementary Statistics for Sociologists
- Social Structures
- Social Demography
- Individual and Society
Our Office of Undergraduate Admissions provides the most current information on the application process so you can check the requirements based on your current status and find university scholarships.
