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Applied Sociology Major

Students majoring in applied sociology receive a broad, general education that assists them in their efforts to help others. The emphasis on application means that students are prepared to work within human services and related fields.

Opportunities for internships exist in off-campus government agencies, voluntary associations, nonprofit organizations, and businesses. Students who major in applied sociology find careers in many fields, including education, government, civil rights, politics, community development, human service agencies, and human resources work in business.

Applied sociologists can make a contribution to any organization that needs people who can identify and analyze problems and thus contribute to their resolution. Many graduates seek advanced degrees in sociology, journalism, law, criminology, social work, business, or theology.

Effective fall of 2006: Qualified juniors at Springfield College who are majoring in Criminal Justice, Applied Sociology, and Youth Development may file a letter of interest in the BS/MSW Program with the Department of Social Sciences Admissions Advisement Committee. Students, in consultation with their undergraduate advisor, will structure their coursework early in their undergraduate career so that a required 17 semester hours of Social Work foundation coursework may be taken in the senior year. This program is a five-year dual degree program.

For more information about the Applied Sociology major, contact Dr. Laurel Davis-Delano of the Social Sciences Department at 413.748.3645 or the Admissions Office at (800) 343-1257. Click here to learn more about the program.