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What Can You Do With a Sociology Degree?

Our graduates possess the communication, critical-thinking, decision-making, teamwork and leadership skills to succeed in virtually any career field. You will also gain practical experience that you can document on your résumé, which will give you an advantage when applying for a job or for graduate school.

Popular career fields range from mental health and counseling, criminal justice and education - to health and recreation, business, community relations and social media, among others.

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Why Earn My Sociology Degree at Angelo State?

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Worldwide Accessibility

Earn your sociology degree no matter where you are. You have the option of taking all your classes on campus, completing your degree totally online, or combining your studies in a hybrid format with both on-campus and online classes. Our program is one of the newest online sociology degrees in Texas.

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Global Perspective

Give your education an international flair by traveling across Europe in our annual summer study abroad program. You’ll learn the history of social services and get a feel for how they work in other countries as you visit with students and faculty at our partner universities. You’ll also work with professionals at various agencies and experience the culture of the Czech Republic, Romania and the Netherlands.

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Leadership Learning

Practice leadership roles in our Student Sociological Association and Alpha Kappa Delta national honor society. You’ll also have opportunities for building your network, professional development, community service and campus social events. Student organizations are a great way to connect with your fellow students and your professors for a more complete college experience.


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    Challenge Yourself

    Take your education to the next level in the ASU Honors Program. Through special courses, cultural events, research and community engagement, we’ll help you transform your intellectual and personal talents into marketable skills for your future. You’ll also have the opportunity to participate in prestigious internships, fellowships and other programs to reach your full potential.

  • Committed to Your Success

    Our Freshman College is a one-stop resource for programs and services that help you transition into college life, improve your communication skills, and engage in active learning. You can also get academic help in the Math Lab and Writing Center, receive peer mentoring and tutoring through Supplemental Instruction, or set up online tutoring sessions.