Majoring in sociology at Nebraska will ignite your sociological imagination and equip you with tools to understand social issues. You will join a department with particularly strong programs in the study of marriage and the family, social deviance, social inequality (including race, gender, and class) and sociology of health and mental health.

You will begin with the core concepts, such as an introduction to sociology and sociological research, as well as theory and intensive writing, continuing with a senior seminar, research experience, or community-based research. Beyond your exposure to these fundamental areas, you can explore your own areas of interest with elective courses such as:

Sociology of Crime
Family Diversity
Health, Medicine, and Society
Social Inequality: Stratification and Life Chances
Community-Based Research

With a major in sociology, you are prepared for leadership positions in government agencies, non-profit organizations, private enterprise or professional fields. You may choose to pursue social work or counseling; marketing, advertising or sales; criminal justice, probation, or corrections; data collection and analysis; program implementation and evaluation; human resources and personnel departments in business or government agencies; graduate work; or professional school in law, health care, counseling or business. Here are examples of recent graduates' employment:

Assistant Program Coordinator for WH Thompson / UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA-LINCOLN
Behavioral Youth Counselor / YOUTH VILLAGES
Bilingual Case Manager / FRIENDSHIP HOME
Community Organizer / NEBRASKA APPLESEED
Community Resource Navigator / FAMILY CONNECTIONS
Data Analyst / STATE OF NEBRASKA
Deputy State Director / AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY FOUNDATION
Disability Services Specialist / DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Family Support Specialist / CEDARS