Sociology teaches you how to live in a changing world and gives you the abilities to change it. Studying sociology helps you see the world through different perspectives to develop a global, multicultural understanding. Here, you gain the tools for contributing productively and living in a changing world.
Sociology majors are competitive candidates in any career path involving creativity, critical thinking, analytical problem-solving, multicultural and global understanding, and verbal and written communication skills. You will develop strong critical-thinking skills, ethical judgment and the ability to work on diverse teams.
Career Paths
With a widely applicable set of skills, our sociology graduates enjoy successful careers in a variety of fields:
Advocate Youth Outreach
Census Researcher
Community Organizer
Dispatcher
Epidemiologist
Forensic Science
Government Worker
Investigator
Law Enforcement
Medical Sociologist
Probation Officer
Public Health Educator
Public Relations
Social Worker
Highlights
The Department of Sociology at OSU offers several degree emphasis options, including Anthropology and Applied Sociology. The latter is especially appealing for those seeking real-world employment experience.
Courses related to law, crime and social justice, including Criminology, Juvenile Delinquency, Advanced Forensics and Courts and Judicial Process
Social services-applicable courses, like Sociology of Health and Illness, American Marriage, Family and Male-Female Relationships, Social Psychology, and Race and Ethnic Relations
Other courses to expect for this major include Social Problems, Social Psychology, Sociology of Aging and Gender and Work
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January 2025
College of Arts and Sciences
213 Life Sciences East,
Oklahoma State University,
STILLWATER,
Oklahoma,
74078, United States
High School GPA 3.0+ (based on a 4.0 scale) and English-language proficiency exam scores (one of the following): iBT TOEFL Internet-Based Score 61+; IELTS Academic Score 5.5+; PTE Academic Score 46+; iTEP Academic Score 3.5+, Duolingo English Test Score 95+.
Note: OSU will only accept the Duolingo English Test (DET) results from students beginning Fall 2024.
Application deadline: For applicants currently living in the U.S. - Fall: July 1, Spring: December 1 and Summer: May 1; For applicants not living in the U.S. - Fall: June 1, Spring: November 1 and Summer: March 1.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
Oklahoma State University (OSU) is a top public university offering over 300 undergraduate majors and options.