Sociology Major

Overview

SUNY Oneonta’s Sociology major will prepare you for a range of careers, including social services, counseling, marketing, work with the elderly and social policy. You’ll learn to understand and apply concepts and theories to your study of human behavior in groups, communities, organizations, social movements, societies and nation-states. With five distinct tracks, you can customize your program of study to fit your interests.

Program Type

Major

Area of Study

Social Science

Delivery Mode

In Person

Customize Your Program

  • General – a foundation in all aspects of social life
  • Community Development and Planning – improve the sustainability and quality of life of communities
  • Criminology and Deviance – study criminality and individuals, groups and subcultures that violate social norms
  • Human Services – prepare to work with vulnerable populations
  • Aging Studies – prepare to work with elderly populations

Career Opportunities

From addiction specialist to human resources administrator, there are all kinds of careers you can pursue with a Sociology degree.

  • Alcohol and Drug Case Worker
  • Bereavement Counselor
  • Case Manager
  • Child Abuse Investigator
  • Clinical Therapist
  • Correctional Case Worker
  • Foster Care Worker
  • Hospice Social Worker
  • Mediation Counselor
  • Nonprofit Agency Manager

Requirements

Select a track – General, Community Development and Planning, Criminology and Deviance, Human Services or Aging Studies – and see the list of required courses and a sample plan of study for your next four years.

Hands-On Learning

Sociology students put their knowledge and skills into practice through internships and, service-learning projects, as well as participation in sociology and criminal justice clubs that organize fundraisers, host workshops and speakers, and attend conferences for professional organizations such as the Eastern Sociological Society.

Contact Admissions

Address

108 Ravine Parkway
Oneonta, NY 13820
United States

Phone
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