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Sociology majors focus on understanding social behavior, society, social conflict, and change. The Sociology Program at Mansfield University provides students with high quality theoretical, methodological, applied and substantive learning opportunities. We introduce students to social science knowledge and skills while at the same time broadening their general skills such as communication, analytical, critical, and conceptual thinking. Our students have real world research and internship experiences before graduation, and upon completion of the Sociology Program, they become professionals in social science occupations.
Our Program
This online-only program offers two concentrations. Students may choose to study General Sociology or Applied Health Care.
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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
*Please see the CU degree requirements effective Fall 2023. All enrolled students can also review their degree program requirements and track progress to degree completion in Degree Works.
The Bachelor of Arts Program in Sociology is designed to teach an understanding of social behavior, society, social conflict and change. It introduces students to the functions and underlying structure of human society while broadening their communication, analytical, critical and conceptual thinking skills.
Completion of the Sociology Program prepares students to interact with diverse cultures, beliefs, and ideas while providing valuable insights into social factors that affect how businesses and organizations operate.
This program provides a solid liberal arts foundation for future employment. Many Mansfield University graduates who have specialized in Sociology go on to pursue graduate school or careers in social services, corrections, business, education, health services, research, and government.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Applied Health Care Concentration
For specific course and program requirements, please consult the current undergraduate catalog.
Approach Sociology from the perspective of physical health and illness, therapy, rehabilitation, and the organization of health care systems in the United States. Areas of interest also include race, class, and gender in health care as they apply to illness, disease, and ability.
Careers
Our graduates have found successful careers in the following areas:
- Rehabilitation, case management, group work with youth or the elderly, recreation, or administration
- Fund-raising for social service organizations, nonprofits, child-care or community development agencies, or environmental groups.
- Probation, parole, or other criminal justice work
- Advertising, marketing and consumer research, insurance, real estate, personnel work, training, or sales
- Admissions, alumni relations, or career and academic advising
- Family planning, substance abuse, rehabilitation counseling, health planning, hospital admissions, and insurance companies publishing, journalism, and public relations
- Writing, research, and editing
- Federal, state, and local government jobs in such areas as transportation, housing, agriculture, and labor
- Elementary and secondary schools, in conjunction with appropriate teacher certification.
- Medical field, insurance, social services, and other institutions
For a listing of available jobs and internships in your field, visit the Career Center at Mansfield University!
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