Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Post University's Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program provides students with an understanding of how human behavior is influenced by the relations individuals have with each other, and by their memberships in groups, organizations and communities.   While psychology focuses primarily on individuals, sociology focuses on the broad patterns of social interaction that influence and shape our lives.   A person with a degree in sociology is able to provide organizations with valuable insight into how social factors, such as race, gender, age, and cultural background impact the work environment.  This knowledge and perspective is especially useful in today's multi-ethnic, multi-racial and multinational world. 

Post University's sociology students not only take courses related to their major; they take courses in liberal arts, organizational leadership, and personal development – all of which provide the breadth and depth of knowledge needed to become a leader in this field.   Students also are encouraged to participate in cooperative education experiences so they have some hands-on, real-life work experience before they graduate.  Finally, since sociology is an empirical discipline in which training and experience in research are essential to a student's education, Post sociology majors are required to take courses in statistics and research methodology, and to participate in research.   By the time they graduate, our students are well-prepared to excel in this field.

This program offers students three applied tracks:

• Health Services
  
  This track prepares students to enter careers in family planning, substance abuse, rehabilitation, crisis intervention, and geriatric work. 
  
  
• Security Services
  
  This track prepares students to enter careers as parole and probation officers, juvenile corrections officers, police officers, corporate security officers and managers, and security managers.
  
  
• Counseling Services
  
  This track prepares students for careers in the helping professions in a variety of organizations in the public and private sectors.

All of Post University's Sociology tracks prepare students for employment immediately after graduations, as well as for graduate study in sociology, criminal justice, psychology, law, social work, counseling, or other similar professional programs.

Faculty Advisor Contact Information
Dr. Thomas Urban
(203)-596-4642