Sociology Major, B.A.

Sociology prepares you to live in a changing world and to change the world you live in through the study of human social relationships and institutions. MSU Denver’s Sociology degree program focuses on Applied Sociology, which is the use of sociological methods to understand everyday societal problems.

As a Sociology major, you will study the cultural, ideological, economic and political contexts of human action, including the processes that create, maintain and transform social institutions. You will gain insights into social factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, education and social class that affect work, groups and organizations.

The best way to understand sociology is to apply it, so you will receive opportunities for internships in a variety of settings. For example, MSU Denver students have helped supervise restorative justice interventions for middle and high school students in Denver Public Schools.

At the Fort Collins Museum of Art, they have worked to develop museum programming and community outreach efforts for preschool/pre-k students. They have evaluated an initiative on the Blackfeet Reservation by the Native American Community Development Corporation in Browning, Mont., and have performed wellness assessments for Eaton Senior Communities.