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Conduct Research and Analyze Data
Radford University students gain valuable qualitative and quantitative research experience in the classroom and beyond with research methodology courses, student-tailored internships and opportunities for research assistantships in our Center for Social and Cultural Research (CSCR).

Develop a Global Perspective
Diversity in the United States is ever increasing and changing. Are you prepared to work with diverse and global populations? The core elements of sociology will teach you how to identify culture, race, class and gender inequalities and what we can do about them.

Think and Write Critically
Students learn how to think and write critically as they develop the capacity to be discerning consumers of information, interpret data and analyze public discourse. Students develop strong writing and other communication skills through oral presentations and writing technical reports.

Be a Steward of Social Justice
Sociologists develop a keen eye for identifying systems of oppression and inequality. Students use these perspectives as they learn how to solve problems and identify new ways of conducting business. Studying sociology can be both professionally important and personally satisfying.

Prepare for Graduate and Professional Degrees
A bachelor’s degree in sociology is good preparation for a master’s degree or doctorate in many graduate programs. Sociology is an excellent foundation for law school. In addition, sociology is a required component of the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT).