Sociology

Dominican's Sociology program teaches students how social forces influence societies from the individual to global level. Our program's versatility ensures graduates are successful working in government, non-profit and business sectors.

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Please note: Dominican is no longer accepting applications for the Sociology program effective Spring 2025.

Do you want to make a difference? By studying sociology you will learn to understand social issues and structures on both a local and global scale. You will examine how social forces influence individuals, families and nations. You will also gain valuable insight into the impact that social factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, age and social class can have on people’s lives and public policy.

Career Paths

This degree will prepare you for a wide range of transformative careers including social work, education, and work in local, state, or federal government, business  and non-profit sectors.

  • Guidance Counselor and Student Advisor, Education

  • Social Worker

  • Government

  • Policy Analyst

  • Public Health Educator

Degrees Offered

BA

School/Department

School of Liberal Arts and Education

Course Catalog

Program Contact

Office of Undergraduate Admissions

Office Hours

Mon.–Fri., 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

Admissions and Aid

A degree from a top-ranked, private University like Dominican is deliberately affordable and accessible! More than 99 percent of our first-year incoming students receive significant financial aid through merit- and need-based scholarships as well as state and federal aid. Additionally, for most students, there is no application fee, and we don't ask for test scores. Get in touch with a counselor to learn more about your path to an exceptional college experience at Dominican!

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Career Exploration and Internships

We guide you in self-awareness, career exploration, internship experience, and job search preparation through individual counseling, career programs, and connections with employers and alumni.

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Faculty and Staff

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Charlie Sarno

Professor, Sociology
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La Vida Dominican

La Vida Dominican is a program for all students, increasing educational access and connection to support services, enabling degree completion and post-graduation success. Particularly, La Vida is centering experiences of students from Latinx and other historically underserved backgrounds.

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