Sociology

Open new possibilities with a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology

Sociology explores how the world works. At the University of South Carolina Aiken, our Bachelor of Arts in Sociology provides you with the knowledge and inspiration to find your path to a satisfying career helping make the world a better place. You’ll go on to work in fascinating careers within criminal justice, social services, and other fields like law, human resources, or business.

Program Highlights

USCA’s Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology allows you to analyze social interaction, inequities, and organizations to understand better the social forces that shape our lives.

When you choose to major in Sociology at USCA, you will find a welcoming place to indulge your curiosity. At the same time, you’ll learn critical thinking and analytical skills that you can apply to almost any societal problem. You’ll also benefit from:

Individual attention and advising
As a Sociology major, you’ll benefit from 1-on-1 opportunities that our professors devote to their students. Faculty members with PhDs teach all our courses and will carefully advise you on how to advance in your degree. Our Sociology faculty members have also won numerous awards, including awards for Excellence in Teaching and Advising. Their specialties include criminal justice, inequities, and global, medical, and family issues.

Internships and service learning built into the curriculum
As a major in Sociology, you can explore our comprehensive and flexible internship program with opportunities in many local organizations. We are constantly creating new internships inspired by student interest. In addition, you can apply concepts to real-life situations in service learning within many of our courses.

Moving your career aspirations forward at an affordable price
Our faculty invests in each student, helping you to investigate the social issues that intrigue you and learn the skills that will benefit you in any career you choose. In addition, our affordable tuition means you get an excellent education at a reasonable cost.

Degree Course Highlights

Courses in USCA’s Sociology degree program instill critical thinking and analytical skills while including diverse topics.

• Sociology of the Family covers the history of the family and its relationship to other social institutions, such as politics and the economy.
• Crime: Myths and Misconceptions delves into myths around the criminal justice system, including beneficiaries and victims of mistaken beliefs.
• Culture, Health, and Healing explores cross-cultural medical anthropology, analyzing how humans cope with disease and illness.

Choose a concentration for your Sociology degree

Focus your Sociology degree with a concentration and follow your passion when you major in Sociology.

• Criminology & Criminal Justice
• Human Services
• General Sociology