BA in Sociology - Global Social Change and Development in Baltimore United States | Johns Hopkins University

Build specialized knowledge by studying diverse fields such as social stratification, economic sociology, political sociology, race and ethnic relations, medical sociology, as well as family dynamics, social structures, and personality development. You'll explore how social environments shape individual and group experiences while completing a research project grounded in fundamental sociological principles.
Johns Hopkins University's Sociology Major cultivates student expertise through immersive research and instruction across key disciplinary areas. The curriculum covers social stratification, economic systems, political structures, international development, global systems analysis, comparative research, racial and ethnic studies, healthcare sociology, migration patterns, educational systems, lifespan development, family structures, and the interplay between society and personality. As a close-knit department, faculty take pride in deeply understanding each student's academic interests and aspirations. Graduates gain fluency in multiple theoretical frameworks, research methodology, and data analysis techniques while refining their written and verbal communication abilities.
The Global Social Change and Development (GSCD) Program caters to students seeking analytical perspectives on pressing globalization and development challenges. GSCD equips participants with advanced research capabilities and critical analysis skills, preparing them for modern careers and fostering engaged global citizenship.