Sociology

Sociology Major

Do you want to study society and human behavior, as well as social action and social change? Would you like to be involved in policy, research, and supervisory work for government, advocacy groups, educational institutions, social services, business and politics? Are you interested in graduate school, law school or a doctorate in physical therapy? If yes, Widener’s sociology major charts an ideal path for achieving your goals.

Why study sociology at Widener University?

• You’ll have the opportunity to study social movements, social change, social institutions, deviance, political systems, class society, social interaction, the family, social psychology, minority relations, and sex and gender.

• You can choose between two areas of concentration. The social practice track prepares you for a diversity of work opportunities such as education, politics, advocacy and social work. The social research track is the traditional sociology major, used for a wide variety of job opportunities and graduate and law school preparation. A pre-physical therapy curriculum is offered in sociology for students who want to go into Widener’s graduate physical therapy program.

• Small classes are taught by dedicated full-time faculty members in the Sociology Department.

We invite you to come to campus and meet with our faculty members and students. Experience the excitement of the sociology major at Widener.

Contact Information

Social Science Division
Kapelski Learning Center

Dr. James E. Vike
Associate Dean
tel: 610-499-1130
jevike@widener.edu

Widener University
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013
tel:610-499-4000