BA in Sociology

Duquesne University

As a student in Duquesne University’s Department of Sociology, you’ll gain a greater understanding of the social structures and processes that underlie our daily lives, attaining a heightened awareness of the possibilities of social-scientific research for increasing our understanding of society. Against the broad backdrop of our liberal arts education, you’ll explore topics that cover many aspects of social problems, policy and human interaction, ranging from criminal justice and global cultures to the sociological aspects of aging, health, ethnicity and peace and justice. Few fields have such broad scope and relevance for research, theory and application of knowledge.
As a sociology major, you can have a general sociology focus or choose one of two other areas of concentration: criminal justice or social justice & policy. Through Duquesne's core curriculum, you’ll learn social theory and research methods, which provide the basic knowledge necessary for graduate study or employment in the social sciences. Our vast array of elective courses will provide you with deep knowledge relevant to specific areas of your interests.

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