Details: Sociology, Major

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A Bachelor of Arts (BA) in sociology from Wichita State provides insight into society and social behavior through the study of groups, cultures, organizations and more. Sociology is an excellent general degree in the social sciences and may be tailored to your specific goals as you prepare for employment or further graduate/professional education.

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Admission to the program

To be admitted into the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you must first be admitted to Wichita State.

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Curriculum

To complete the sociology major, you'll take 31 credit hours of sociology courses including 16 credit hours of core courses and 15 additional hours of electives based on your interests and career goals.

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Careers

A sociology degree from Wichita State will connect you with opportunities for successful careers in a broad range of settings, from research, social services and business to education, policy and health care.

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