Undergraduate Program
Program Description
Sociology-the scientific study of society and human
interaction-is an opportunity to learn a great deal about
yourself and the society around you. The Department of Sociology
at Wichita State University offers strong undergraduate and
graduate programs and gives you the option to study society in
general by taking one course, or in more depth by completing the
15-hour minor or the 30-hour major. The study of society mandates
specific skills for interpreting information and observations. As
a sociology major, you are required to take research methods,
statistics and theory, plus 15 hours of electives. With this
flexibility, you can select specific areas of concentration in
deviant behavior, family, gender, gerontology, social
organization, intimate relations, disability and medical
sociology, urban sociology and others. Or you may prefer some
combination of these specialties. Depending on your needs,
interests and goals, you may take courses in related fields, such
as social work, psychology, political science or minority
studies, or in other colleges such as business or education.
Sociology is an excellent general degree in the social sciences
which may be tailored to your specific needs as you prepare for
graduate or professional schools.
Admission
When you choose to study sociology you'll be admitted to
preprogram studies in Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and
Sciences. You'll be assigned a faculty advisor who will help you
develop your program of study. If you're still deciding on a
major when you're admitted to the University, you'll be admitted
to University College and will be assigned an academic advisor
who will help you explore career options.
Related Opportunities
You may participate in cooperative education, internships,
directed research projects, independent readings and the Honors
Program. Some students are selected to work directly with faculty
on research and projects of common interest. Through faculty
community service, you can gain hands-on experience in social
agencies, volunteering and cooperative education employment
opportunities.
After Graduation
Sociology graduates are very successful in the work
force after graduation. Most of our students participate in
cooperative education, a program that helps you find a part-time
job-with pay-in an area relevant to sociology and your interests.
You earn three hours of sociology credit, build experience, and
test your career choice-all before you graduate. Relevant
experience increases your career options after graduation. Many
times a co-op experience turns into a full-time job. About 75
percent of our BA graduates work in human service delivery, a
diverse area with many opportunities.
For More Information
To receive more information or to arrange a campus visit,
contact:
Office of Admissions
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, Kansas 67260-0124
(316) 978-3085
Toll-free in Kansas, (800) 362-2594
Undergraduate Program Coordinator
Dr. Ron Matson
email: ron.matson@wichita.edu
Department of Sociology
Wichita State University
Campus Box 25
Wichita, Kansas 67260-0025
(316) 978-3280