Undergraduate Program
Majoring in Sociology
Become a Sociology Major!
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Sociology is the scientific study of the structure and dynamics of society. It deals with human behavior and interaction on the group level wherever it may occur--in family and business, law and politics, medicine and religion, and a host of other settings.
What can you do with a Sociology degree?
Sociology majors are able to choose among various career paths. A Notre Dame survey of alumni/ae who majored in sociology revealed that they are employed as business managers, consultants, corporation executives, insurance agents, medical administrators, politicians, realtors, religious ministers, social workers, teachers, and university professors. Notre Dame's sociology majors also go on to graduate and professional schools to earn advanced degrees.
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Programs and Centers of Interest to Sociology Majors
Center for Social Concerns
Sociology students are engaged by the service-learning opportunities offered by The Center for Social Concerns. Programs include academic courses, academic break seminars, and summer service opportunities Visit:http://centerforsocialconcerns.nd.edu
Education, Schooling, and Society
Notre Dame's strength in the sociology of education is supplemented by the interdisciplinary Minor in Education, Schooling, and Society (ESS). ESS uses the tools and resources of a liberal arts perspective to reflect on, understand, and influence the role of education in society. Visit: http://www.nd.edu/~edss
Hesburgh Program in Public Service
The Hesburgh Program offers an interdisciplinary minor designed to inform students about the dimensions of policy making, public administration, and policy evaluation, and develop skills in research, sensitivity to ethical issues, and appreciation for the character and limits of constitutional democracy. Visit: http://www.nd.edu/~hesprg
Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies
Many Sociology majors complement their knowledge of sociological theory with a supplementary major or interdisciplinary minor in Peace Studies. The programs, offered by the Kroc Institute, focus on
issues of peace, violence, justice and human rights.
Visit: http://kroc.nd.edu
Center for the Study of Religion & Society
Sociology students are engaged in research opportunities offered by The Center for the Study of Religion & Society. Opportunities exist for students to participate in quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis processes, gaining first-hand experience in social science research. To learn more information about the center, please visit: http://csrs.nd.edu/ and to learn more about what opportunities are currently available for undergraduate research asssitants, please contact psnell@nd.edu.