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Why Study Sociology
Sociology helps you make sense of the forces that shape everyday life, from inequality and social movements to culture, institutions, and interpersonal relationships. You’ll learn to analyze how societies function; why they fail; and how issues such as racism, poverty, homelessness, and violence can be understood and addressed through scientific inquiry and social action.
You’ll build strong analytical and research skills while exploring global-, institutional-, and community-level problems. Through partnerships with the Center for Civic Engagement, internships with local organizations, and access to opportunities in criminology and Alpha Kappa Delta, you’ll connect classroom learning to real-world impact, preparing you to be a thoughtful researcher, advocate, and changemaker.
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Learn to analyze power, inequality, and social structures and turn insight into meaningful action.
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The BA in Sociology exposes you to a broad range of issues and theories that offer insight into how humans interact in society. You will leave the program with strong critical, investigative, and reasoning skills; the ability to compose solid argument-based writing; and the confidence needed to clearly present research and work to diverse groups of people. The mastery of these traits will make you a competitive candidate in many professions.
Your education begins with a strong foundation in sociological theory, issues in contemporary society, and the use of statistics and research methods. Honing your ability to gather and analyze data is also an important element of Hofstra’s sociology program.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES & PROGRAMS
BA in Sociology Minor in Sociology BA in CriminologyUNDERGRADUATE Courses
SociologyCareer Path & Outcomes
A degree in sociology prepares you for a broad range of career options. You can work at a research institute that focuses on a specific policy issue; in the criminal justice system; as a social worker, a teacher, or a political pollster; or in community relations. A sociology major is also great preparation for advanced degrees in law, medicine, or business.
Examples of places graduates in the social sciences are working include:
- Alzheimer’s Association
- Amazon
- Columbia University
- Family Service League
- Great Neck Union Free School District
- Northwell Health
- Queens Law Associates
- Sanctuary for Families
- Success Academy Charter School
- U.S. Department of Justice
Sociology graduates who have decided to pursue advanced degrees are doing so at such prestigious institutions as:
- Columbia University
- George Mason University
- John Jay College of Criminal Justice
- New York University
- Pepperdine University
- Syracuse University
- Teachers College, Columbia University
- University of Chicago
- University of Southern California
- University of Washington, Seattle
96%
Sociology graduates who were employed or attending or planning to attend graduate school within a year after graduating
90%
Employed graduates who landed their position within six months after graduating
$49K
Mean annual salary for the first year after graduating
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Department of Sociology
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Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Criminology Program Director
Liena Gurevich
Associate Professor
Room 205C Davison Hall
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