Sociology
A Sociology degree from Minnesota State University Moorhead is an excellent choice if you’re interested in social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. As a Sociology major at MSUM, you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of society and the ways in which people interact in groups and organizations. You’ll be encouraged to expand your thinking and investigate topics such as minorities, family, crime, class, healthcare and religion.
Diverse faculty members share their excellent theoretical backgrounds and practical experience in their lessons, giving you an authentic perspective on a variety of social topics.
Comprehensive curriculum allows you to develop a broad knowledge base on social topics including religion, class, race, sexual behavior, crime, social deviance, aging, healthcare, family, social movements, gender and politics.
Discussion-based classes keep you engaged and involved, so you’re able to take an active role in your education.
Learning Communities at MSUM provide outstanding opportunities to increase your academic success.
As a sociology major at MSU Moorhead, you’ll gain valuable real-world experience beyond the classroom when you join student organizations, land meaningful internships and more.
You might also be interested in…
Criminal Justice | Leadership & Innovation in Aging Studies | Health Services Administration | Psychology | Social Work
MSUM’s sociology program explores various aspects of society and human interaction, making it versatile if you want to understand and analyze societal issues. Internships, research projects and extracurricular activities are practical experiences that enhance your competitiveness in the job market and help you apply sociological concepts in real-world settings. Here is just a sample of sociology careers that are predicted to have major job growth through this decade.
What Are Some Common Sociology Related Careers?
| Career | Job Growth (2021-2031) | Median Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | 10% | $128,000 |
| Sociologist | 5% | $93,000 |
| Market Research Analyst | 19% | $64,000 |