Sociology
Our bachelor’s degree in sociology is offered both on campus and online with a unified focus on human behavior in the context of culture and society.
The same faculty teach courses in both programs and will guide you to better understand human beings — what they do and why they do it.
Learn more about our BA in Sociology online on the UL Lafayette Online website.
What is Sociology?
Sociologists try to bring into focus the familiar and the mysterious behavior of people and make the behavior understandable through systematic observation and analysis.
You’ll learn about people as social beings and gain an understanding of the relationship between society and the individual. Given that such an understanding is essential to successful social interactions, whether in business, leisure or personal relations, sociology underpins a range of career opportunities.
What can I do with my degree?
You’ll be prepared for careers in community service, social work, counseling, market research, criminal justice, personnel management, and more.
Our sociology curriculum also offers a strong foundation for further graduate education in law, social work, theology and business.
What will I learn?
Choose from sociology representing the areas of sociological theory, social research methods, criminology, minorities, social problems, religion, deviance, environmental, medical and urban sociology, social stratification and death and dying.
To earn your degree, you must take 31 hours in sociology and must also earn an 18-hour minor in another field, such as criminal justice, anthropology or human development and family science or any other approved minor.
The five required sociology courses are:
- SOCI 100: General Sociology
- SOCI 301: Synthesizing within Sociology (writing)
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SOCI 308: Social Research Methods
- Taken with SOCI 309: Social Research Methods Laboratory
- SOCI 411: Sociological Theory
The additional 15 credit hours of sociology courses can be selected based on your interests, with guidance from your advisor.
Many students also work closely with faculty on various sociological research projects and grants.