Interested in how groups within society interact and change? Then Northern’s sociology program will be a great fit for you! You’ll study the interactions and relationships among human groups and institutions, learning how behavior is shaped by these relationships. Through your coursework, you’ll examine how society maintains stability and how it changes, investigating both consensus and conflict among social groups.
As a sociology major at Northern State University, you’ll hone your skills in analysis and problem solving, comparative thinking, writing, and critical inquiry. Equipped with these skills, you’ll have a strong foundation for a career in social work, law, social justice, nonprofit organizations, administration, government, business, or medicine. In addition, your sociology coursework will provide the theoretical and methodological training you’ll need for advanced graduate work in all the behavioral sciences.
Offered On Campus, Online, Huron Community Campus, and Hyflex
120 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete: Four Years
Sample Coursework
Social Problems
Introduction to Sociology
Social Science Capstone
Social Work Practice II
Socio-Cultural Theory
Introduction to Social Work
Field Experience
Social Stratification
Related Minors
Communication Studies
Criminal Justice
Geographic Information Sciences (GIS)
Health
Government
Legal Studies
Native and Indigenous Studies
Public History
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Learning Through Internships and Traveling Classrooms
Northern sociology students will immerse themselves in hands-on learning. Through Northern's traveling classrooms, you will engage in experiential learning that will support your development, understanding and growth. Previous traveling classrooms have provided students an in-depth exploration of the correctional and social services systems in South Dakota. The upcoming traveling classroom will engage you in hands-on learning on the Standing Rock Reservation. You will learn the history, culture and current issues happening in Indian country, in the state of South Dakota and particular to the Standing Rock reservation and then be immersed in the community for one week, learning about the richness of the Lakota people and provided a glimpse into the life on the reservation.
Through our internships, Northern’s sociology program will help you build relationships in the Aberdeen and South Dakota communities and cultivate career opportunities. You'll observe professionals at work and gain hands-on knowledge during the program's field experience component, providing you with a competitive edge in the job market after graduation
