Department of Sociology

Academics

Ask the hard questions

At Clark, the sociology faculty is committed to developing an analytic capacity in students.

Through the examination of social processes, such as social stratification, social movements and social change, and through an investigation of diverse social institutions, such as the law, the family, medicine and religion, students acquire the conceptual and analytical tools to enhance their understanding of their own lives and the world around them.

The skills and competencies we seek to develop in our majors include critical thinking, writing, quantitative literacy, comparative analysis, and logical reasoning.

Sociology, B.A.

As a sociology major, you’ll study a broad field that is unified by its theoretical attention to history, culture, and social structure, as well as their effects on human behavior. At Clark, our approach to the discipline is grounded in empirical social science and classical theoretical traditions.

Explore the sociology major

Undergraduate research

Sociology students are encouraged to conduct research on their own or in collaboration with fellow students or faculty. Students in the department’s honors program work closely with a professor to create a thesis on a topic of choice.

Careers and internships

Sociology majors pursue a range of internship experiences in nonprofit, health care, and government offices. They also are prepared for a variety of occupations, including academia, marketing, and government, or graduate study.

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Study abroad

A study abroad experience lets students step outside their own society and makes a set of structures — laws, customs, inequalities — more visible. This clarity is core to sociological thinking and valuable in social justice work.

“Sociology has given me the tools to see the world through a lens of justice and transformation. I am proud to be part of a community that values critical thinking, equity, and meaningful change.”
Valeria Rafucci, ’22

A student leans forward to speak to a peer during a class on class, status, and power

Office Location

Jefferson Academic Center, Room 401
950 Main Street
Worcester, MA 01610

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