BA in Sociology (Honors) in Baltimore United States | University of Maryland, Baltimore County

The Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Health Administration and Policy provides an honors program designed for anthropology majors interested in independent research projects. This opportunity is especially recommended for students planning to pursue graduate studies in Anthropology. In general terms, sociology explores societal structures, group dynamics, social institutions, and human behavior. This discipline presents unique theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches to study various dimensions of social life. Sociologists investigate interaction patterns, organizational structures, and societal processes across different scales, from small groups to entire communities. Research areas encompass social issues, normative behaviors, cultural diversity, societal transformations, and disparities. Specific studies might examine how factors like ethnicity, gender, age, and socioeconomic status influence access to healthcare, educational outcomes, employment prospects, and other social advantages. Additional research focuses on elder and child care systems, sexual behavior, healthcare services, economic hardship, criminal activity, and collective social actions.