• Department of Sociology

Sociology is the scientific study of social behaviors, interactions, and institutions; and is the discipline that addresses the most pressing and controversial social issues of our times. 

A degree in sociology prepares you for a wide variety of careers, including social service, counseling, administration and management, marketing and public relations, information technology, teaching, research, and more.

Sociology will: 

  • develop your communication, cultural competence, critical thinking, community engagement and organizational leadership skills; and,
  • enable you to practice solution-based problem solving, scientific research and data analysis.

Some of the topics explored in sociology classes at UMSL include social inequality and social justice, gender, race/ethnicity, globalization, migration, urban problems, technology, public policy, deviance and crime, social movements and social change, environment, health, families and more!

Sociology Majors
BA or BS in Sociology
The Bachelor of Arts focuses on qualitative tools like interviews, stories and community engagement while the Bachelor of Science focuses on quantitative research tools like surveys, statistics and data analysis. Both degrees answer the critical question “What is this all about?”
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BA in Organizational Leadership
BA in Organizational Leadership
Our 100% online organizational leadership degree program features an interdisciplinary approach to business, communication, sociology and more, giving you a competitive edge in the job market and a strong foundation for your career. Be prepared for the modern workplace.
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Gender Studies
Gender Studies provides academic programs leading to an undergraduate or graduate certificate in Gender Studies, a Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, or a Leadership certificate. Course work is interdisciplinary, developed in cooperation with departments from across the curriculum.
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Military and Veterans Studies
Veterans Studies provides academic programs leading to an undergraduate minor or a bachelor’s degree through the interdisciplinary studies (BIS) program.
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Advising
Advising in the Department of Sociology is shared among our faculty members. They will be more than happy to discuss anything about Sociology and our programs.
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Minors
The department offers minors in Sociology, Urban Studies, Gerontology, Veteran Studies, and Gender Studies. Supplement your degree with these critical disciplines.
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