BA in Human Services and Sociology in Boston United States | Northeastern University

Students enrolled in a dual major program combining human services and sociology will blend theoretical knowledge from both disciplines to gain deeper insights into organizational and group dynamics and their effects on individuals and communities accessing social services. The human services curriculum equips learners for careers focused on societal transformation by offering both theoretical foundations and practical skills for fieldwork and research. Meanwhile, the sociology component trains students to critically examine social, political, and economic systems across local and international contexts. This interdisciplinary approach fosters comprehensive knowledge of both preventive measures and intervention strategies addressing social disparities, along with methods for driving change at personal and systemic levels. The joint major arms students with analytical frameworks and applied techniques to comprehend societal influences on individuals while developing strategies for meaningful social reform.