SUNY Geneseo’s Sociology Programs of Study

Unlock Insight into Society — Study Sociology at Geneseo

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.

Why Sociology at Geneseo?

• 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.

Program Pathways

Sociology Major (B.A.)

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.

Sociology Minor

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.