Sociology Major
Major or Minor
Compassion and mission are two words that capture the essence of why students major in sociology at Bethel University. They want to serve God with a compassionate heart towards a broken world.
Courses in this program help develop Christian and social scientific perspectives on culture and society. The department offers a variety of sociology courses, as well as a specialization in family studies. Bethel graduates are readily accepted into graduate programs in areas like counseling and social work.
16,000+
local businesses provide internships and employment opportunities
11:1
student-to-faculty ratio
100%
of students receive some form of financial assistance
Sociology Major
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program – 4 years
Courses will include:
- Problems & Issues
- Racial and Cultural Minorities
- Social Psychology
- Sociology of Religion
- Cultural Anthropology
- Social Theory
- Research Methods
Sociology Minor
Courses will include:
- Problems & Issues
- Social Psychology
- Cultural Anthropology
- Social Theory
- Research Methods
Prepare for an exciting future in:
- Juvenile probation
- Adoption services
- Working in orphanages
- Social service agencies
- Geriatrics
- Human resources
- Social ministries
- International relief
- Missions
You’ll gain career-shaping skills such as:
- How to have a deeper understanding of the social world and your place in it
- Developing Christian and social scientific perspectives on culture and society
Sociology Major Highlights
Compassion and mission are two words that capture the essence of why students major in sociology at Bethel University. They want to serve God with a compassionate heart toward a broken world.
Courses in this degree help develop Christian and social scientific perspectives on culture and society. The department offers a variety of sociology courses, as well as a specialization in family studies. Bethel graduates are readily accepted into graduate programs in areas like counseling and social work.
Also Consider These Areas of Study
As you’re pursuing a degree in sociology, you may explore pairing it with one of the following degrees:
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