Wagner College

What you'll study

Core emphases include the sociological imagination, social structure across micro/meso/macro levels, socialization, stratification, and the study of institutions and social groups. Coursework develops abilities in formulating problems, gathering and analyzing information, writing, and oral presentation.

• Topics and competencies highlighted: the sociological eye; theoretical frameworks; social construction of everyday life; agents and processes of socialization; social control, deviance and anomie; hierarchy, power and authority across contexts.
• Minor options and representative courses (each listed in the programme text): Criminal Justice (e.g. SO 207 The Criminal Justice System; SO 270 Criminal Procedure; SO 300 Law & Society), Pre-Law (e.g. SO 207 or SO 327 American Legal History; PH 101 Practical Reasoning; PH 252 Mock Trial), Family Studies/Social Work (e.g. SW 105 Introduction to Social Work; SW 211 Social Work with Individuals and Families; SO 301 Marriage & Family), and a Sociology Minor (any 6 units in Sociology and/or Social Work).

Entry requirements

The source material does not specify formal admission criteria for the sociology programme. Prospective students should consult Wagner College admissions for undergraduate entry requirements and application procedures.

Career prospects

Sociological training prepares students for roles that require critical analysis of social factors and strong communication skills. Graduates bring breadth and depth to workplaces in public policy, advocacy, community development, education, health services, law-related fields, social services, and other sectors where understanding race, class, gender, and institutions matters.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The department recognizes student achievement through awards named in the programme materials: the C. Wright Mills Sociology Award (for a junior demonstrating the sociological imagination), the Academic Excellence Award in Sociology (senior with the highest GPA), and the Hertha Troll Meyer Memorial Award (for a graduating senior exemplifying scholarship and service). Specific scholarships or financial-aid details are not provided in the source; contact the college financial-aid office for funding opportunities.