Sociology

Visit the Catalog to view additional details about sociology, including degree requirements, course descriptions and a sample plan of study.

For undergraduate students pursuing any Bachelor of Arts degree, the College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Law offers a 3+3 J.D. program, allowing students to complete their Bachelor's Degree and Juris Doctor in a total of 6 years.

Please consult with your holistic advisor for eligibility and timeline as you are scheduling your third-semester coursework.

In the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work at UD, students form collegial relationships with faculty members. In fact, students comment on the openness and accessibility of the departmental faculty.

Fostering and facilitating immersive global learning experiences is a another distinctive and core feature of our department. And just as sociologists study a broad range of human behaviors, cultures and organizations, our faculty have specialized knowledge across variety of fields.

Ready to take the next step? Explore admission options or schedule an academic visit to learn more about sociology at UD.

Additional Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work Programs

• Anthropology (Minor)
• Family Development (Minor)
• Law, Culture and Justice (Minor)
• Social Work (Minor)
• Sociology (Minor)

Related Programs

• Communication (B.A.)
• Criminal Justice (B.A.)
• History (B.A.)
• International Studies (B.A.)
• Philosophy (B.A.)
• Political Science (B.A.)
• Psychology (B.A., B.S.)
• Religious Studies and Theology (B.A.)
• Women's and Gender Studies (B.A.)
• Business Administration (Minor)
• Data Analytics (Minor)
• Film Studies (Minor)
• Race and Social Justice (Minor)
• Human Sexuality Studies (Undergraduate Certificate)
• International and Intercultural Leadership (Undergraduate Certificate)
• Nonprofit and Community Leadership (Graduate Certificate)
• Sustainability (Graduate Certificate)
• Discover (Undecided)

Sociology is a good major to combine with a minor in social work, anthropology, business, philosophy or communication. However, students can be creative. A minor area of study in almost any discipline will combine well with sociology, which is about the social world.

A number of sociology students get a second major. An obvious choice is psychology, particularly if you are interested in human behavior. Many students in criminal justice studies also declare sociology as a primary or secondary major. Philosophy also combines well with sociology, and we've had a number of students combine sociology with history.

Rooted in our Catholic, Marianist traditions, the University of Dayton is dedicated to being transparent and ensuring student success. And with high graduation and success rates, UD is an excellent value.

To help you cover your costs, a variety of scholarships, grants, loans and part-time work study are available. The University also accepts transfer credits and credit by exam for undergraduates, giving you more flexibility to add a double major or minor or participate in a transformational experience like study abroad or co-op.