Sociology Major (Bachelor of Science)
Social systems affect the lives of all people, and understanding how individuals and groups interact and impact our decisions is essential. As a sociology major, you will gain skills to understand and solve the problems you care about in your chosen profession and wider community.
All sociology majors are trained in quantitative and qualitative research methods, which allow them to dissect social problems and discover solutions. Our students take sociology electives in criminal justice, healthcare, environment, political sociology, legal studies, food systems, gender, and race and have opportunities for community engagement through internships and service learning.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of sociologists is projected to grow 15% by 2022, which is faster than the average for all occupations. The median annual salary for sociologists is nearly $86,110.
Program Details
Program Goals
The Bachelor of Science in sociology will increase your awareness of social structures, teach you how culture shapes the quality of human life and prepare you for a variety of professions.
As a sociology major, you’ll:
- Learn how social structures such as class, race, ethnicity and gender affect our “place” in society
- Conduct research and analyze many types of data, including interviews, public records, news articles, and surveys
- Convey your ideas effectively in writing and presentations
- Develop evidence-based solutions to social problems
Curriculum
Introductory and Foundational Courses:
- Introduction to Sociology: Self and Society
- Social and Cultural Theory
- Research Design for the Social Sciences
- Statistics for the Social Sciences
- Social Inequality and Stratification
View more details and to see the full sociology BS curriculum.
Sociology Minor
The sociology minor introduces students to topics like social problems, social inequalities and social institutions, including family, religion, education, politics and economics. The diversity and breadth of courses allow students to explore areas relevant to their individual interests.
Admissions Requirements
Creighton admissions are based upon:
- High school GPA
- ACT or SAT scores*
- Extracurricular activities
- Personal statement to demonstrate creative abilities not reflected in your transcripts
- Recommendation from high school counselor
- Honors sections and advanced placement courses will enhance a candidate’s application
*For students who are choosing to apply test-optional, ACT/SAT exam scores are not required at the time of application for admission.
Dates & Deadlines
Applications for the fall semester open on Aug. 1 of the prior year. For scholarship consideration, the earlier you complete your undergraduate application, the better. For up-to-date deadlines, visit our admissions page.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition rates are updated each year. Visit our financial aid site to learn more about the cost of attendance.
Financial Aid
Creighton University's Financial Aid Office administers over $200,000,000 in student aid each year from federal, state, institutional and private sources.
To help make your undergraduate studies at Creighton University more affordable, we encourage you to file the FAFSA to apply for financial assistance. There is a variety of scholarships and financial aid opportunities available for Creighton data science students aimed at making your degree attainable. Explore scholarships.
Students engage in research projects in classes such as Research Design for the Social Sciences, Power and Society, Qualitative Methods, Statistics for the Social Sciences, Gender in American Society, Food Society and Environment, Social Inequality and Stratification, and Making Maps that Matter. Additional opportunities are also available for students to assist faculty with research during the course of the semester or during summer.
Community Internship
- Students register for course credit to do a faculty-supervised internship with a public or nonprofit community agency. Students have worked with the Autism Action Partnership, U.S. Attorney’s Office and the Eastern Nebraska Community Action Partnership.
Victim Advocacy
- This opportunity is for criminal justice track students or any student interested in learning about how to advocate on behalf of crime victims. The course SOC 322: Victim Advocacy Policy and Practice is offered as course credit for students attending Nebraska Victim Assistance Academy.
Career Options
Creighton sociology majors have found careers in a variety of fields, including:
- Urban planning
- Corrections
- Survey research
- Human resources
- Insurance
- Election research
- Social work
- Teaching
Career Fields
Many pursue graduate degrees, becoming sociologists in research organizations, colleges and universities, state and local government and consulting firms. Sociology alums work in fields such as:
- Medicine
- Law
- Public health
- Demography
- Community engagement
- Politics
- Peace Corps
- Jesuit Volunteer Corps
