10 Reasons to Study Sociology

Sociology majors learn writing, communication, and research skills useful for careers ranging from law and public policy to education, human services, advocacy, and more!

Sociology is the scientific study of society. Sociologists learn to systematically recognize patterns in the social world and identify root causes of human behavior.

Sociological research, theory, and concepts give students the language and tools to identify how power and inequality operate and work toward social change.

Our majors learn qualitative and quantitative research skills, including survey design and interviewing. Present your research at an academic conference or get paid to conduct research with a professor!

Learn how to learn. We teach students how to ask good questions, compare facts, and examine their own socialization and bias

Our major complements and is easily paired with other majors in the humanities and sciences. Why not leave Ithaca College with two degrees for the price of one?

We help our students develop the high-level thinking, writing, and research skills needed to prepare them for rigorous graduate programs.

Analyzing culture helps students better understand their own experiences and develops their capacity for acting more intentionally and skillfully in social settings.

We give our students many opportunities to practice and refine their communication skills in class discussion, group work, and professional presentations.

The Ithaca College Department of Sociology is an inclusive and welcoming community. Meet one-on-one with professors or hang in the student lounge for some good conversation!