Sociology

Deepen Your Understanding of Society

Deepen your understanding of society, and become an agent of social change. Emporia State University's sociology program prepares you with a broad foundation in sociology and concentrations to hone your interests and determine your career path.

Our sociology minor pairs well with many degrees, adding a social component to your area of study.

View our complete degree requirements.

WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH THIS DEGREE?

Case Management, Family Services, Adoption Officer, Victim Advocate, Data Analyst, Housing Specialist, Immigration Specialist and more.

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Hands-on opportunities
Through internships at community centers, independent studies of your choosing and study abroad opportunities, you will have no shortage of real-world experience.

Our Programs

Applied Sociology

Master of Arts

Emporia State University’s Applied Sociology MA program is designed to help you understand how to produce positive change through active intervention. Students are trained in practical skills of research methods, grant proposal writing, program evaluation, effective interpersonal relations, and decision making. Two tracks are available in community leadership and criminal justice.

Applied Sociology (BA)

Bachelor of Arts

Study social theory, religion, popular culture, social stratification and more. Choose from five concentrations to focus your education on the topics that interest you most and prepare you for your future career.

Applied Sociology (BS)

Bachelor of Science

Families (BA)

Applied Sociology Concentration, Bachelor of Arts

Gain the skills needed to positively affect the health and welfare of families. Learn how societal problems and family structures affect wellness to prepare for a career working with families and intimate relationships.

Intersectionality and Identities (BA)

Applied Sociology Concentration, Bachelor of Arts

Dive deep into the social constructions of race, gender, class, personality and the many intersections between to prepare for careers involving justice, equity and inclusion.

Intersectionality and Identities (BS)

Applied Sociology Concentration, Bachelor of Science

Dive deep into the social constructions of race, gender, class, personality and the many intersections between to prepare for careers involving justice, equity and inclusion.

Families (BS)

Applied Sociology Concentration, Bachelor of Science

Rural and Global (BA)

Applied Sociology Concentration, Bachelor of Arts

Explore how influences of culture, religion, globalization and more affect societal development to prepare for careers in societal action agencies, NGOs and government agencies.

Rural and Global (BS)

Applied Sociology Concentration, Bachelor of Science

Explore how influences of culture, religion, globalization and more affect societal development to prepare for careers in societal action agencies, NGOs and government agencies.

Applied Sociology Graduate School Preparation (BA)

Applied Sociology Concentration, Bachelor of Arts

Learn essential skills in research, grant writing, methodology, statistics and more to prepare you for further study in the sociology field.

Applied Sociology Graduate School Preparation (BS)

Applied Sociology Concentration, Bachelor of Science

Learn essential skills in research, grant writing, methodology, statistics and more to prepare you for further study in the sociology field.

Applied Sociology

Minor

Deepen your understanding of society with minor in Applied Sociology and become an agent of social change with a minor in sociology.