Sociology
- 120 Credits
- School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Bronx
- Manhattan
- Online
- Westchester
Sociology Overview
Immerse yourself in the study of people, culture and society. Learn about the key social factors that influence groups and organizations and develop skills in research and data analysis.
If you’re interested in the study of people, culture, and society, a career in sociology might be right for you. In this fascinating program, you’ll study:
- The basic structure of human society
- Transmission of culture and regulation of behavior
- Acquisition of the social self
- Deviance
- Stratification by class, race, ethnicity, sex, and age
- Urbanization
- Major social institutions
- Population dynamics
- Socio-cultural change
In addition to acquiring an in-depth understanding of the key social factors that affect groups and organizations, students will gain an understanding of basic research methods and develop critical reasoning skills.
Career Opportunities
This major will prepare you for jobs in the public and private sectors, including law enforcement, social services, business, urban centers, government and health centers.
For those interested in the clinical sociology specialization, professional roles include: mediator, counselor, group facilitator, mitigation expert, and organization consultant.
An undergraduate degree in sociology also prepares students for graduate study in a variety of fields such areas as urban planning, crime and delinquency, minorities and ethnic studies, family counseling, anthropology, alcohol and substance abuse, social psychology, social work, medical sociology, women's studies, demography and gerontology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, faculty are always ready to help students with questions about what courses to take, the sequencing of courses, and career opportunities, including internships and cooperative education.
Full-time students can complete the 120-credit degree program in four years.
Program Details & Curriculum
General Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Education Requirements: 60 Credits
Major Concentration—English: 36 Credits
Open Electives: 24 Credits
Total: 120 Credits
There is an 18-credit residency requirement in the major concentration of Sociology.
*SOCL 101 is a prerequisite for the major courses in Sociology and fulfills part of the General Education requirement.
Students may also participate in the CASAC-T Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Standardized 350-Hour Education and Training Program.
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- 2023 - 2024 B.S. Sociology
- 2022-2023 B.S. Sociology
- 2021 - 2022 B.A./B.S. Sociology
2020 - 2021 B.A./B.S. Sociology
Full-Time Faculty
Dorothy Balancio
- MaH 205
- DBalancio@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7665
Chelsea Yi-Hsuan Kuo
- MaH 202
- ckuo@mercy.edu
- (914) 674-7649
Part-Time Faculty
Shantel Blake
- Bronx 4185
- sblake11@mercy.edu
- (914) 826-9236