The primary reasons for majoring in sociology are knowledge (intriguing course content and skill development) and practice (diverse career options). Sociology offers breadth and flexibility that make a young professional prepared for a diverse array of fields. In addition to graduate study in sociology, public health, criminal justice, counseling, urban affairs, public administration, education, law, and social work, graduates work in the private and public sector in fields such as research, counseling, community organizing, government, union organizing, teaching, and coaching.
The Department of Sociology provides three programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Arts degree. Students may also tailor their curriculum to focus on a specific area of interest such as crime and deviance, race, or gender. Students choose one of the three-degree programs:
Xavierite Rionne Clayton was named the recipient of the 431 Exchange Winter 2022 Scholarship. The 431 Exchange Scholarship was inspired by The Adult Education Center, a school operating during the...
Student Life, Community Engagement, Educational LeadershipJunior sociology major Ayodele Theard-Lewis was selected as a fellow for the LeadNext: Ambassador for a Global Future program. The program was created by The Asia Foundation, which seeks to connect...
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Gabriella Cotton, a rising junior at Xavier majoring in Public Health, recently completed the Lamar Governor鈥檚 Fellowship Program. Gabriella and twelve other students from Louisiana colleges were...
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