Program Overview
Sociology’s attention to human experience and culture prepares students for a number of rewarding future careers. The Asbury sociology program is designed for students who are eager to make a practical difference in the world.
The Asbury sociology program brings together big, theoretical questions about the good life, social responsibility, justice and human flourishing with the technical skills of empirical data gathering and analysis. Training in written and verbal communication plus practice experience working with people and organizations is also a part of this program.
Our sociology program takes individual student formation seriously. Courses are designed to promote personal growth and develop technical and analytical skills that will equip students for productive and rewarding careers. All sociology students have the opportunity to work with faculty mentors to tailor their coursework in a way that fit their own interests and vocational goals.
Asbury’s sociology program allows you to explore a range of graduate programs to further enhance your expertise and career choices. Our graduates go on to attend law school and other advanced degree programs.
The mission of Asbury’s Sociology program is to equip students to effectively engage and work within various social, cultural, and global systems, organizations, and institutions that involve understanding the diversity of human social contexts and interactions. Coursework illuminates the global and cultural significance of everyday realities like food, fashion, and family life as they tackle topics such as justice, global citizenship and common good.
Studying sociology at Asbury also means that our Christian faith brings attention to human needs and the wounds of an imperfect world. We emphasize the pursuit of justice through restorative practices and have a holistic understanding of human flourishing through pursuit of strong families, healthy local communities, empathetic citizenship and cultural humility.
Some of our sociology students elect to include internships or cross-cultural study. In the past, students have studied and worked in Paris, France, Kampala, Uganda and Washington, D.C.
Faculty with experience working in a variety of careers bring their best to Asbury’s sociology program.
Students in Asbury’s sociology program may choose to complete internships at organizations such as:
Graduates from the sociology program go on to pursue careers in areas including:
Many Asbury sociology alumni also pursue master’s degrees in:
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