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Sociology

B.A.

The sociology major begins with an interest in people. It’s about how we cope; what influences our behavior; how, together or as individuals, we preserve or change the social order. This falls under the global politics and societies (GPS) department which includes four separate major programs of study in sociology, religious studies, political science, and international studies and one minor program of study in social justice.

The Hollins sociology major explores broad social questions and issues. In classes and in the field, you’ll consider such questions as: How does society work? How does it affect the individual? How can individuals and groups start positive personal and social change?

Courses and Requirements (PDF)

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Major in Sociology

Sociology majors develop an understanding of social and cultural diversity. They also learn the relationships between individuals, society, and the social inequalities we all face.

Sociology BA Major Map (PDF)

“Political science was my first love, but then I fell in love with sociology, and those two have absolutely worked together. The route I took within political science confirmed that I want to go to law school, while sociology influences the way I view my political science major and how I’m able to look at the law. It’s very important that I was able to do those two majors in tandem because once I go to law school and then enter the legal profession, I will have that sociological background to back me up.”

Kayla Richardson '24

Richardson plans to attend law school and focus on constitutional law.

Kayla Richardson '24

“I don’t think I would have had the courage to do that had I not gone to Hollins and had all these great mentors and examples of women creating the life that they want.”

Margee Kerr

Expert on human fear and author of "Scream: Chilling Adventures in the Science of Fear"

Margee Kerr - ScareHouse - Sociology
Meet the Sociology Faculty

It’s About The People

All majors select a specialized concentration of courses and complete a common core of foundation studies in the history, research methods, and theoretical perspectives of the discipline.

In classes and internships, students have opportunities to apply sociological concepts and methods of inquiry to contemporary issues and social problems.

Alpha Kappa Delta Society

Alpha Kappa Delta, represents the first three letters of three Greek words: anthropon (mankind), katamanthanein (to investigate thoroughly or to conduct research), and diakonesein (for the purpose of service). There are more than 600 chapters of the Society and more than 97,000 lifetime members.

You must be a sociology major or prove a serious interest in sociology. You also must:

  • Be at least a junior
  • Rank in the top 35% of their class, or an overall GPA of 3.3
  • Have a sociology GPA of at least 3.0
  • Take at least four courses in sociology

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