As a sociology major, you will use scientific methods to study societies and social groups, uncovering how we relate to one another and how we can make peoples’ lives better. By developing strong research and evaluation skills, you’ll be prepared for most any kind of leadership position, whether in the for-profit or nonprofit realm. And you’ll also be ready to make a difference in the world by creating more equitable communities.

ADVANTAGES

• Strong research and community-focused curriculum that helps develop community leaders
• Professors with extensive experience in their fields of study
• Variety of internship opportunities in Indianapolis
• Small classes that allow you to work closely with your professors and dig deeper into topics that interest you
• Research opportunities available for undergrads

CONCENTRATIONS

Choosing a concentration lets you focus on a specific area so your knowledge and skills are even greater upon graduation.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZING

This concentration gives you many opportunities to connect classroom studies with service-oriented learning experiences, helping you develop your community-leadership skills at the same time. You’ll be prepared to bring members of an area together in order to bring about social change and improve various aspects of a community.

SOCIAL RESEARCH

If you plan to go on to graduate school, this is an excellent concentration for you. You will work with professors to do real-world research, including designing studies; collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data; and reporting the findings.

POTENTIAL CAREERS

• Social services
• Non-profit leadership
• Public administration
• Gerontology
• Market research
• Education
• Criminal justice