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Register By: January 09, 2025
Next Start Date: January 13, 2025

Sociology Overview

Sociology uses scientific methods to study how society and humans influence each other. You can study a wide range of areas in sociology because society encompasses most aspects of human life. These areas include, but are not limited to, health, family, education, government, the environment, inequality, interactions, culture, and social change. USI's faculty are dedicated teachers and committed to preparing you for exciting careers in sociology-related lines of work. USI's small class sizes, research lab, and internships will give you many applied experiences, and opportunities. USI's Sociology Department also offers generous awards for academic excellence, a student club, and an active chapter of the international sociology honors society, Alpha Kappa Delta.

Award Winning Students and Faculty
20
Average Class Size

Credits Breakdowns

General
Education

39
Credits

Major Credit
Requirements

39
Credits

Additional Credits

42
Credits

Total Credits

120
Credits

Additional credit hours could indicate a second major, minor, or certificate. A minimum of 120 credit hours is required to graduate. 

To apply to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) for undergraduate enrollment:

  • Complete the online application for admission
  • Pay the $40 application fee
  • Submit official transcripts from all high schools and colleges you've attended

Once USI has processed your application, transcript(s) and scores (if needed), a decision will be made by Undergraduate Admissions and you will receive a notification.

Upon acceptance to USI, you'll receive detailed information about next steps, including orientation, registration and housing.

Incoming Students

  • Start Date:
    January 13, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    January 09, 2025
  • Start Date:
    August 18, 2025
    Registration Deadline:
    August 13, 2025
  • Start Date:
    January 12, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    January 08, 2026
  • Start Date:
    August 17, 2026
    Registration Deadline:
    August 12, 2026
  • Start Date:
    January 11, 2027
    Registration Deadline:
    January 07, 2027

College & Department Contacts

Dr. Andrew D. Buck
Professor of Sociology
Chair of Sociology

Career Outlook

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The field’s scientific basis serves as a valuable framework to pursue many career goals. As a graduate of the sociology program, you will develop skills to study aspects of society using concepts, methods, and data. A sociology degree will open doors for you after graduation because it has wide applicability to many occupations, organizations, and sectors of society. Alumni have worked as leaders in organizations of local, national, and global significance including the Congress of the United States, the Peace Corps, Habitat for Humanity, Indiana state government and the Vanderburgh County Sheriff's Office. USI sociology graduates have also gone on to highly ranked graduate schools and other professional programs, including medical and law school.

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The University of Southern Indiana is committed to making college accessible to those wishing to further their education by providing numerous scholarships, grants, and financial aid options to assist students in managing tuition expenses.

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