Applied Sociology

Earn a degree focused on human relationships and the impact of society on people and relationships with an applied sociology degree from Emporia State University.

Choose from five concentrations in families, graduate school preparation, intersectionality + identities and rural + global sociology to tailor your education to your future career path.

Regardless of the program route you choose, you’ll build skills in research, observation, critical thinking and more as you study humanity’s social structures around the world.

This program does not license you to obtain a position as a social worker in Kansas. Our graduates go on to further study in programs like law, sociology, clinical counseling and criminal justice and/or to careers as victim advocates, counselors, lawyers, historians and more.

Learn more by viewing the complete degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts programs.

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