SUNY Geneseo’s Sociology Programs of Study

Dive deep into the structures that shape our world with Geneseo’s sociology major and minor. Our programs blend rigorous research with human-focused inquiry, preparing students to understand and impact social institutions, culture, media, justice systems, families, and more.

• Interdisciplinary & Transformative
  Examine issues from racial inequality to environmental justice through lenses that balance scientific methods and humanistic thought.
• Active, Inclusive Learning Environment
  Join a department where faculty-led research, small classes, mentorship, and student engagement—such as the Sociology Club and Alpha Kappa Delta—create a collaborative atmosphere.
• Cutting-Edge Research Hub
  Our Sociology Research Center, launched in 2023, offers dedicated spaces and tools—from SPSS to REDCap—for student-faculty research collaborations.

Build knowledge, critical thinking, and research skills in foundational and specialized areas such as theory, methods, inequality, and social change. Culminate your experience through a senior capstone—choose from a thesis, internship, study abroad, or seminar.

Support your major with an 18-credit minor, offering versatility in fields like social research, counseling, criminal justice, or graduate studies in law and public policy.