Mercyhurst University
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Erie, USA

DEGREE TYPE

DURATION

LANGUAGES

English

PACE

APPLICATION DEADLINE

EARLIEST START DATE

STUDY FORMAT

On-Campus

Key Summary

About : The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology provides a comprehensive understanding of societal structures, social behaviors, and cultural dynamics. This program emphasizes critical thinking and research methods, aimed at preparing students for diverse social environments. Students will engage with core sociological theories and contemporary issues, fostering analytical and communication skills essential in various professional settings.

Career Outcomes : Graduates can pursue career paths in fields such as social work, community development, public policy, and market research. Opportunities also exist in education, law enforcement, and nonprofit organizations, where strong understanding of society and human behavior is crucial.

Mercyhurst University's bachelor of arts degree in applied sociology provides a core of knowledge, first hand experience with conducting research, and the necessary social values to prepare students for careers or advanced degrees in the field of sociology. The program maintains an educational philosophy characterized by the sharing of learning between professor and student. Students with sociological research and theoretical skills will find themselves with a critical vantage point to prepare for the emergent occupational roles within our rapidly changing society.

The department offers senior students options for a thesis, local internship, paid cooperative education placement or a Washington, D.C. internship. Topics of study include Sociology, Families in a Changing Society, Human Needs and Global Problems, Contemporary Social Problems, Sociological Research Methods, Human Trafficking, Contemporary Sociological Theory, Statistics in Social Science, and Diversity, Oppression, and Social Justice.