Bachelor of Arts in Sociology/Master of Art in Sociology

Sociologists study the ways society works (or doesnt work). They use a variety of research methods to investigate human social interactions and structures, social transformation, and the specific causes and consequences of social behavior. Because every aspect of human life is shaped by social factors, the subject matter of sociology can be as broad as entire global economies or as narrow as intimate romantic relationships. Sociologists are also on the frontlines studying the most pressing social problems confronting societies, including racism, sexism, gender discrimination, economic inequality, health care, environmental degradation, and religious intolerance. Students in OU's Sociology Department have the opportunity to study all of these issues up close with accomplished faculty who are experts in these areas.
Department faculty are active researchers in their field and bring a wide variety of interests to their teaching, including children and youth, education, environment, family, gender, global stratification, health, international migration, and religion. Students are invited to participate in faculty research projects in addition to conducting research projects of their own. Students also have opportunities to present their research at such venues as OU's Undergraduate Research Day and at the Oklahoma Sociological Association Annual Meeting.

Sociology students interested in applied work can participate in internships. Our undergraduates have interned with a variety of groups and organizations, including the Oklahoma County District Attorney's Office, the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation, the Secret Service, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Crossroads Youth and Family Services, Habitat for Humanity, and Burton Law Group, PC.
Ultimately, sociology majors develop not only the skills necessary to work as sociologists, but also marketable skills that are crucial to everyday life. Many sociology graduates continue their education and pursue graduate-level studies in sociology, education, human relations, law, public health, and social work.

grades (marks), class or division obtained should be equivalent to a B average or a 3.0 grade point average on the U.S. unweighted 4.0 scale. Applicants must be 17 years of age prior to the first day of classes. The applicant's high school class of his or her peers must have graduated as well.
Applicants must submit official transcripts from each institution attended.
All applicants for whom English is a second language must present evidence of English language proficiency.
All international applicants must demonstrate adequate financial resources.
Have graduated from secondary school and never attended a post-secondary institution
Minimum 3.0 GPA
IELTS 6.5 / TOEFL 79
Optional- SAT/ACT
100 on the Duolingo English Test (DET).
53 on Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic).