Sociology at McNeese State University

bachelor's degree

on campus/ online

Sociology Degree Type: Program Length:

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) 4 years (120 credit hours)

What Can You Do With a Degree in Sociology?

McNeese's sociology program prepares students to use a variety of critical thinking and analytical skills necessary to thrive in a range of professional fields. As a sociology graduate, you'll be able to pursue careers in law, education, marketing, business, social work, human resources, criminology and community services.

- Community Development Planner - Corrections Counselor - Human Resources Representative

- Market Research Analyst - Mental Health Counselor - Public Relations Specialist

- Policy Analyst

- Rehabilitation Counselor

- Social Worker

- Urban Planner

WHY MCNEESE? Here are just a few reasons to make McNeese your first choice ...

Department of Social Sciences The Department of Social Sciences offers every student an opportunity to broaden their knowledge and increase their understanding of mankind?s past and present governmental and social endeavors, including studies in anthropology, geography and philosophy.

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Internship Opportunities: Sociology majors have the opportunity to recieve hands-on experience in a variety of family science and criminal justice internship programs to enhance their theoretical knowledge and applicable skills.

Expert Faculty: The sociology faculty in the Department of Social Sciences are active in research that includes issues such as inequality, crime, family, marriage, gender relations, domestic terrorism, riots, natural disasters, population change, education, health and international relationships. Students working with these faculty members as co-authors in various research projects present their papers in regional, national and international professional conferences.

Excellence With a Personal Touch: Offering courses online, on campus and in hybrid format, faculty are available on campus, by phone, and online to ensure academic advising is readily available, questions are answered promptly and concerns are addressed. This approach allows many students to develop long-term content mastery, including critical thinking, metacognition, problem-solving and interpersonal and professional skills.

As a sociology major, you?ll have the flexibility to pursue your degree in a format and at a pace that best fits your lifestyle. Offered both 100% online and in person, McNeese?s sociology students can study on campus, from home or a combination of the two, which makes this degree a great fit for individuals with part-time or full-time jobs, childcare roles or other responsibilities.

Online courses are also offered in seven-week sessions during the fall and spring semesters and a six-week session in the summer, allowing you to achieve your degree even faster.

Sociology Degree Concentrations

Family Science With a concentration in family science, students learn how to help families from a variety of backgrounds to navigate common issues they may face, ranging from resolving interpersonal conflicts to managing life transitions. After graduation, McNeese's family science graduates are eligible for professional certification as Certified Family Life Educators from the National Council on Family Relations.

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