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A Versatile 21st Century Major

The B.S. in Sociology provides students with the skills dictated by the 21st century labor market, while allowing students the flexibility to design the program to meet their needs and interests.

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We are home to a collaborative and compassionate group of scholars who are committed to student success and serving the local community.

If you want to serve, become an advocate, or effect change in your community, choose Sociology. Take skills-based classes in race, health, gender, poverty, family, globalization, social work, social policy, interview methods, and data analysis. A degree in Sociology will empower you to become an effective leader, advocate, and service-provider in your community and beyond.

Scholarships

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Sociology offers scholarships and graduate assistantships specifically for our majors. Learn what opportunities are available and how to apply.

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UWG Admissions hosts events throughout the year, such as academic showcase and scholarship day, for interested students to visit campus and learn more about our degree options and scholarship opportunities. 

Questions? Contact: sociology@westga.edu

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Land Your Dream Job

UWG sociology degrees prepare students for careers in social services, government, human resources, and non-profit organizations. Some examples include:

  • Community Health Workers
  • Social Workers
  • Non-Profit Administrators
  • Policy Analysts
  • Housing Counselors
  • Case Managers
  • Human Resource Coordinators
  • Marketing Research Analysts

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Internships = Opportunities

UWG Sociology opens avenues for student careers through their well established internship program. The program helped place Adrienna Martin '24 in an internship at the Three Rivers Agency on Aging, where she not only earned credit toward her degree, but she also was offered a permanent position there after graduation as Georgia State Health Insurance Program Coordinator.