General Sociology
Focus on the study of society and group dynamics in relation to national social issues and find a career in social work or public health.
General Sociology – B.S. in Sociology, General Sociology Emphasis
Sociology is concerned with the study of human social behavior and the influence of society upon this behavior. In the General Sociology program at Montana State, students gain a broad and general foundation in Sociology, which allows them to fully customize their program focus based off of personal interest. Some of those specific areas of interest include social inequality, family and child relations, business and management, marketing and public relations, social services, health and medicine or pre-law.
The Sociology major has one addition Option Within a Major: Criminology. Additionally, Sociology can be taken as a minor.
“The [Common Ground] retreat shaped my college experience in ways I could have never
imagined […] When I learned I’d won the Newman fellowship it reinforced my knowing
that I am supported here at MSU.”
— Jerico Cummings ’19, Sociology
Career Resources
Within their first year of graduation, more than 96% of Montana State graduates are employed, continuing their education or not seeking employment, and career guidance website Zippia consistently ranks MSU as the #1 school in the state where alumni are most likely to land jobs.
Career Coaching & Professional Skills Studio
Professional career coaches help students with their career exploration, employer networking opportunities and job or internship searches. They also critique resumes and help students practice job interviews. Additionally, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success offers free workshops for students to develop the professional communication and collaboration skills that are highly sought after by employers.
Careers
General Sociology students at Montana State University go into careers such as:
- Social Work
- Guidance Counseling
- Human Resources
- Law
- Market Research
To explore more career possibilities, the Allen Yarnell Center for Student Success has a variety of tools available , including self-assessment and working with career coaches.