Are you curious about the social issues and structures that form the basis of our society? Sociologists seek to understand how we relate to other people, how we organize, how we benefit from each other and why we sometimes make regrettable choices. As a sociology major at St. Norbert College, you’ll explore topics such as inequality, social class, race and social identity, immigration, privilege, gender and education. This knowledge will equip you to address human challenges with wisdom and care.

At SNC, you can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology studies. You might also decide to pursue secondary teaching certification through a sociology teaching major or minor.

If there’s one thing that SNC professors and instructors have in common, it’s a passion for teaching and sharing their expertise. You’ll also find them dedicated to providing personalized guidance that supports your academic and career aspirations. Discover the distinguished scholars you’ll be learning from.

Sociology graduates can be found in nearly every profession because they have a broad and practical understanding of how human interactions shape institutions, communities, cultures and societies. Some of our graduates have found careers as:

Our sociology alumni are well prepared for graduate school and have experienced great success with placement. About a quarter of our students choose to further their education through post-graduate work in fields such as anthropology, clinical mental health counseling, criminal justice, education, law, social work and educational psychology. They’ve attended:

• Bowling Green State University
• Boston University
• Marquette University
• Mount Mary University
• Texas A&M School of Law
• University of Chicago
• University of Iowa
• University of Michigan
• University of Wisconsin
• Vanderbilt University
• Yale University