Sociology
Program Type:
- Major
- Minor
- Bachelor of Arts (BA)
As one of the oldest disciplines at Oberlin, sociology has retained its focus on the systematic study of social phenomena—social unrest; economic and political behavior; culture; inequality; social organization; identity; and related phenomena—by examining the social origins of the self, groups, and institutions.
Why Study Sociology at Oberlin?
6
Associated Faculty
89
Variety of Courses
2
Study Away Programs
Sample Courses
- SOCI 112 Introduction to Sociology: You’re Not the Boss of You 4 credits
- SOCI 203 - Desire to be Modern: Sociology of Sexuality 4 credits
- SOCI 378 - Sociology of African-American Community 4 credits
- SOCI 420 - Social Inequalities: Class, Race, and Gender 4 credits
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