BA in Sociology

The sociology curriculum is designed for the student preparing for various careers, including but not limited to academic sociology (research and/or teaching) and social agency and social service work.

The sociology curriculum emphasizes the principles and application of sociological knowledge. The major and minor are designed to ensure that each student receives a broad background in sociology. The sociology curriculum also contributes to the application of sociological principles to daily life. Sociology majors:

• Learn core concepts in sociology and qualitative and quantitative research and analysis skills appropriate to the field of sociology
• Learn knowledge of and appreciation for people who differ from themselves in cultural background, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, age, gender, or other socially significant characteristics
• Participate in community service that will both enhance their understanding of course materials and give them an experience that will assist them in starting on a lifetime commitment to service
• Are prepared for acceptance into a graduate program in sociology or a related field

For over 150 years, Milligan has educated men and women to lead and to serve. Our commitment to Christ-centered liberal arts education has led Milligan to become a growing, well-respected liberal arts institution. Because of our emphasis on scholarship, community, and faith, students come from all over the world to experience our distinctively different approach to higher education.

Milligan offers more than 100 majors, minors, pre-professional degrees, and concentrations in a variety of fields, along with graduate and adult degree completion programs. Consistently recognized for quality and value, Milligan has been recently ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the best regional universities in the South for quality and value; named one of Washington Monthly’s top 20 master’s universities in the nation; and in 2016, listed as the No. 2 best universities in Tennessee by BestColleges.com.