BA in Sociology in Lubbock United States | Texas Tech University

Sociology examines how societies function and how individuals interact within groups. Key focus areas and faculty specialties encompass criminology and deviant behavior, family dynamics and close relationships, racial and ethnic studies, social stratification, gender studies, gerontology, social psychology, health sociology, cultural studies, educational systems, religious institutions, culinary sociology, human geography, research methodologies, and sociological theories. Pursuing a sociology degree (major or minor) provides valuable preparation for diverse career paths such as corporate sectors, legal professions, policing, public administration, global aid organizations, healthcare, counseling services, academic fields, advertising, and personnel management. The department additionally provides a specialized Bachelor of Arts in Criminology. Sociology coursework satisfies fundamental social science requirements and meets multicultural education standards within the College of Arts & Sciences and the broader university curriculum.