Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Ball State University

A bachelor's degree in sociology from Ball State prepares you for a career dedicated to improving society and making an impact on the world. Sociology is the study of the development, structure, interaction, and collective behavior of organized groups of human beings. Through research, data analysis and study of conventional social standards and societal norms, you’ll be immersed in a well-rounded program that prepares you for graduate study or for a career in fields that involve investigative skills and working with diverse groups. You’ll start with our required foundation of research, theory, statistics, and knowledge, which prepares you to venture out on your own in exploring electives on the topics that fascinate you most.