Why Major in Sociology?
"For me sociology was a revelation. I never knew there was a whole field of study that made so much sense and spoke directly to my personal convictions.”
"The Belmont Sociology program guides you through your own journey of discovery.”
Those are comments from just two of the exceptional graduates of Belmont University’s sociology program, a major that provides students with the specific knowledge, skills and theoretical frameworks for developing an understanding of how social behaviors shape society at every level. Through Belmont’s Sociology major, you'll get a powerful learning experience with small classes that emphasize student-faculty interaction and active learning. Our Sociology students develop interpersonal skills, cross-cultural awareness and the communication savvy that will serve them throughout their lives in a variety of contexts.
The subjects you can study in Belmont's Sociology department are not only relevant to an ever-changing world, but they also give you the ability to take a deeper dive into topics that impact every person on the planet. Course offerings include topics like gender, race, family, change and the environment. Many of our students emphasize the study of social issues ranging from poverty to hunger, racism to religious conflict. Others study the mass media, the internet and popular music. What you emphasize is largely up to you!
As a Sociology major you will have a competitive advantage in today's information society. Our students learn content and approaches that make them marketable in a wide range of modern workforce environments. Technical and data-oriented research, statistics, analysis and critical thinking are all central elements of the field, giving students the abilities to translate their learned skills into almost any future career or educational pursuit.
What You'll Learn
- Critical thinking
- Technical and data-oriented research
- Statistics and analysis
- Social issues, ranging from environmental concerns and poverty to hunger, racism and religious conflict
- Mass media, the internet and popular music
Career Possibilities
- Government Services
- Marketing Research
- Health Services
- Criminal Justice and Law
- Social Services
- Urban Planning
- Education
- Community Work and Development
- Consulting
- Publishing
- Journalism
Program Details
Curious about your coursework? View requirements for this degree in the course catalog.
- Belmont Pre-Law Society: This organization is dedicated to educating students on trial advocacy and social justice, all the while giving them the knowledge and skills they need to be successful in law school. Our goal is to build a community of ambitious students who are invested in helping members of the student body reach informed decisions about their futures. We aim to promote general interest in legal processes and professions by hosting engaging speakers from different areas of the legal field and organizing a diverse series of information sessions, LSAT preparation workshops, volunteer opportunities, networking programs and social events. Additionally, we are affiliated with the American Mock Trial Association and sponsor two competitive mock trial teams that compete numerous times each year. Through our pre-law programming and participation in collegiate mock trial, we hope to enhance student preparedness through providing the tools and resources necessary to effectively navigate the law school admissions process.
- UNICEF Belmont: UNICEF’s mission is to promote the rights and well-being of every child. This organization carries out various activities to meet the needs of children in developing countries. This organization is designed to educate, fundraise and raise awareness and will fundraise for UNICEF each semester.
- Belmont Ascend: The organization's main goal is to create a diverse community, foster a global mindset among all Belmont students, develop cross-cultural fluency and prepare Belmont graduates to lead on a global scale. In collaboration with Center for Global Citizenship, Ascend student organization will sponsor monthly series, including global summit, global executive spotlight, town halls, global experiences, volunteering in the community and opportunities to engage with students from other countries.
Mary Elizabeth McIntosh
“To describe the sociology department at Belmont as outstanding is an understatement. The faculty foster personal relationships with their students and consistently encourage me to further my understanding of my place in society. Not only have I learned to think critically, I have also become a better citizen because of my sociology classes. The department builds a community like no other based on compassion, trust and communication.”
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