Utah Valley University

What you'll study

Curriculum typically combines foundational coursework in sociological theory and methods with topical courses that examine areas such as social stratification, race and ethnicity, gender, family, deviance, and organizations. Instruction emphasizes quantitative and qualitative research skills—survey design, data collection, statistical basics, and ethnographic or interview techniques—alongside critical reading of contemporary scholarship.

Entry requirements

Admission requires a standard undergraduate application to the university and satisfaction of general university admission criteria. Transfer students should review how previous credits apply to major requirements; introductory sociology and basic math or statistics course completion may be recommended before upper-division coursework.

Career prospects

Graduates move into a range of roles in public service, social services, nonprofit management, community organizing, human resources, research assistance, and policy support. The degree also prepares students for graduate study in sociology, social work, public policy, and related social sciences.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

Students can pursue institutional scholarships, merit- and need-based aid, and external awards aimed at social science majors or community-focused work. Internships and practicum placements may offer paid or credit-bearing opportunities that offset costs and strengthen graduate or employer applications.