Sociology
Understand and address social problems and inequalities in global, institutional, and interpersonal social relations.
What You'll Study
The mission of the undergraduate program in Sociology is to provide students with the skills necessary to understand and address social problems and inequalities in global, institutional, and interpersonal social relations. At its core, the curriculum in the major is rooted in social theory and the scientific method. Sociology majors are given opportunities to develop a broad understanding of core sociological theories and the methodological skills used to evaluate human behavior and social organizations. Sociology provides an intellectual background for students considering careers in business, social services, public policy, government service, international nongovernmental organizations, foundations, or academia.
Degrees Offered
- BA
- Minor
- Honors
- Coterm
More Information
Learn more about Sociology in the Stanford Bulletin
Exploratory Courses
SOC 1
SOC 10
Introduction to Computational Social Science
SOC 115
Global Human Rights and Local Practices (HUMRTS 122, INTLPOL 282, SOC 215)
SOC 122
SOC 146
SOC 149
The Urban Underclass (CSRE 149A, SOC 249, URBANST 112)
SOC 19N
The Immigrant Experience in Everyday Life
SOC 3
America: Unequal (CSRE 3P, PUBLPOL 113)