Sociology

Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the causes and consequences of human social behavior. Sociologists investigate how group memberships such as family, religion, gender, race, and socio-economic status influence our attitudes and behaviors. Another major focus is on social problems, such as crime, poverty, and ethnic relations.

In addition to completing requirements for the major, students may opt to complete a concentration in crime/deviance or social inequality. Students may also earn academic credit and gain practical experience from internship placements in various agencies related to their course work. The Department of Sociology is the administrative home of the Africana Studies Program and the Women's and Gender Studies Program. Students may pursue major or minor opportunities in each of these programs.

• Check out Sociology’s website for more information: http://www.sociology.vt.edu

College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences

Sociology is a part of the College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences. Majors in this college may share high school preparation requirements as well as common coursework at Virginia Tech.

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