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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Department of Language & Cultural Studies, Anthropology & Sociology

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Department of Language & Cultural Studies, Anthropology & Sociology

College of Letters, Arts & Social Sciences

On-Campus

Program

120 Credit Hours

to Graduate

Full-Time, In-State Tutition

$5,010 Per Semester

Free Books

for All Students

Understanding our Shared Society and How it Changes

Sociologists study human experience as it unfolds within societies and changes over time. Our field teaches students the intricacies of everyday life and its dynamics, how the family shapes our lives, issues surrounding gender and sexuality, how to better understand human relationships to the environment, conditions and relations of race and ethnic relations, and where the modern world came from and where it might be going.

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Career Outlook

Sociologists will continue to be needed to apply sociological research to other disciplines. For example, sociologists may collaborate with researchers in other social sciences, such as economists, psychologists, and survey researchers, to study how social structures or groups influence policy decisions about health, education, politics, criminal justice, business, or economics.

Employment of sociologists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2023 to 2033.

– U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Employment of sociologists is projected to grow 7 percent from 2023 to 2033.

Job Titles Include:

  • Social Science Researcher
  • User Experience (UX) Researcher
  • Human Resources Representative
  • Community Engagement Coordinator
  • Marketing/Sales Representative
  • Community Engagement Coordinator
  • Human Rights Officer
  • Program Director
  • Executive Director
  • Human Resources Representative
  • Social Science Researcher

Sociology has a thriving job market ranging from social analytics to creating social change. EKU sociology graduates work in a variety of industries and positions.

Employers Include:

  • KY River Foothills
  • FAHE
  • U.S. Census Bureau
  • Anew Alternative
  • Appalshop

The Office of Academic and Career Services is a one-stop shop for all your career and professional development needs.

Services Include:

  • Creating/updating your resume and cover letter
  • Interviewing tips and coaching
  • Career documents review
  • Job search

Why EKU?

  • Free textbooks through EKU BookSmart
  • No application fee
  • Reduced tuition for active-duty military members and their spouses
  • Award-winning faculty who are nationally respected
  • Participate in research opportunities with faculty and collaboratively publish or present your findings
  • Gain hands-on experience through our internship program
  • Dynamic, supportive learning environment
  • Community outreach opportunities

Program Options

Choose between two specialty concentrations that offer the opportunity to tailor the degree to specific academic and professional goals and give you a competitive edge as you progress. Concentration options include:

This concentration gives students a broad knowledge base within the field, emphasizing electives in a variety of areas of the students’ own choosing. Combined with basic skills in research methods and analysis, the General Sociology concentration widens students’ job opportunities in a rapidly changing economy where specialized jobs often become outdated. Students who major in sociology are taught to think critically, communicate effectively, and respond constructively to the challenges and opportunities they will encounter. A concentration in General Sociology provides a gateway to many different professions.

This concentration equips students with a sociological understanding of social diversity through a variety of lenses including, race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality, as well as the intersections of these identities. Students who pursue this concentration will also gain a broad knowledge base and research and data analysis training through required courses in the major. Their additional coursework will focus more specifically on gaining knowledge and competencies related to issues of diversity and equity. This concentration allows students to signal desirable skills to future employers such as cultural competency and the ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds.

Minors & Certificates

Select from a wide range of minors, allowing you to explore interests or make use of prior credits. Suggested minors available for this program include:

  • Anthropology
  • Spanish
  • Psychology
  • Criminal Justice
  • Social Welfare

View the full list of minors available.

You can also choose from numerous undergraduate certificates in specialty areas that complement and enhance your major as you work toward your degree. Suggested certificates for this program include:

  • Geographic Information Systems
  • Veterans Studies
  • Marketing Research and Analytics
  • African & African American Studies

View the full list of certificates available for completion as you earn your degree.

Curriculum & Enrollment

EKU strives to provide a meaningful and engaging curriculum that prepares our students for academic and professional success. Our course offerings include Animals and Society, Sexualities and Social Issues, Sociology of Migration, and Sociology of Mass Media that are sure to capture your attention.

A minimum of 120 credits are required to graduate.

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Please review the admissions requirements before applying for this or any program. If you have questions about the program or are planning to register for classes, please speak to the program advisor.

Students may transfer up to 90 hours of credit from accredited institutions. Please note that a minimum of 30 credit hours in this degree program must be completed at Eastern Kentucky University.

Previously earned credits must be reviewed upon admission to EKU for appropriate articulation.

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All applicants must provide an application and evidence of appropriate scholastic achievement through prior educational experience.

Please note that certain degree programs have special admission requirements. Admission to the University does not mean automatic admission to all degree programs.

The completed application and all required supporting documentation must be received by the University no later than:

• August 1 for fall enrollment
• December 1 for spring enrollment
• May 1 for summer enrollment

To apply for undergraduate admission to Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), submit an application at apply.eku.edu and submit any required materials electronically or by mail to:

Office of Admissions
Eastern Kentucky University
Whitlock Bldg. 112, CPO 54
521 Lancaster Avenue
Richmond, KY 40475-3154.

Enrolling & Advising Information

EKU’s College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences is committed to delivering high-quality enrollment and academic advising for our students. We strive to create an atmosphere of mutual trust and meaningful engagement to help students reach their academic goals and have a rewarding educational experience.

Interested in enrolling? Reach out to our college enrollment counselor today.

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Student Stories & Features

Department of Language & Cultural Studies, Anthropology & Sociology

Thomas Preston George

EKU Anthropology & Spanish Student
I love the different events that are held by the colleges. I also really enjoy the opportunities faculty give the students to involve them in the university. EKU faculty are instrumental in my status as a student right now. I would not be here without them. They make sure that I am doing okay and give me advice and council for what I need to do to succeed.
Department of Language & Cultural Studies, Anthropology & Sociology

Jasper Reynolds

EKU Anthropology Student
The Primate Field School at the Lemur Conservation Foundation provided us with experience in applying analysis and observation skills, including the gathering of quantitative and qualitative data. The Field School provides a setting that allows for high levels of camaraderie and bonding between students. It allowed us to cooperate to produce innovative data that initiates exciting conversations within the world of primatology.

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Commonwealth Hall Room 1909
Richmond, KY 40475

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