Understand Society. Drive Change.
Society shapes everything. Sociology helps you understand why — and how to change it. At LaGrange, small classes, hands-on research, and close faculty mentorship prepare you for careers and graduate study grounded in real-world analysis.
Ask the Questions that Matter
Sociology is the study of how individuals, groups and institutions shape — and are shaped by — the world around them. At LaGrange, students develop critical thinking, research skills and social analysis tools to understand those dynamics and translate them into meaningful action.
Areas of study include:
- Crime & Criminology
- Family & Kinship
- Social Inequality
- Religion & Culture
- Race, Gender & Society
- Social Movements
- Medical Sociology
- Globalization
- Education & Policy
A minor in Criminology is also available for students who want to develop focused expertise alongside their major.
“I chose sociology because learning new ways to assist, aid, lead and understand different communities is important to me — especially as I have dreams to become involved in social work!”
Turning Insight into Impact
Sociology at LaGrange is built around hands-on engagement with real communities and real challenges. Students move beyond the classroom through research and internships.
Field Research
Students conduct hands-on studies of social and cultural phenomena — developing the observational, analytical, and methodological skills that set LaGrange graduates apart in graduate programs and careers.
Internships
Practical experience is available through internships in healthcare, NGOs, law enforcement, and social services — connecting students directly to their future career paths.
Where Graduates Go
LaGrange Sociology graduates pursue careers and graduate programs across a wide range of fields — putting their analytical skills and social insight to work in meaningful careers.
Career Paths Include
- Social Worker / Counselor
- Criminologist
- NGO / Non-Profit Leader
- Public Administrator
- Human Resources / Business
Why Sociology at LaGrange?
- Hands-on field research and data analysis from your first year
- Internship opportunities in healthcare, NGOs, law enforcement and social services
- Faculty-guided study abroad and research opportunities
- $101K median annual salary for sociologists — a field with growing demand
- Strong preparation for graduate programs in social work, criminology and public administration