Department of Sociology:

Majors, Minors, and Concentrations

Sociology

Public Health Studies

Roanoke College offers a major and minor in sociology and public health studies, and concentrations in anthropology, gender and women's studies and crime, deviance, and social control.

Explore sociology firsthand

There are many opportunities for  firsthand learning in the sociology major:

• Internships
• Research
• Service Learning
• Partnership with Earthbound
• Travel
• Washington Semester

Employment and Graduate Study Outcomes

Ninety-one percent of those who participated in the alumni survey indicated receiving job offers or an acceptance to graduate school within six months of graduation. Examples of recent graduate schools sociology graduates have attended include the University of Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and the University of North Carolina.  Learn more.

Faculty Expertise

Work with experts. The sociology department's small class size and many opportunities for independent research ensure that students receive one-on-one attention and develop strong working relationships with faculty. Areas of expertise include political sociology, race and ethnicity, cultural anthropology, juvenile interventions, comparative historical sociology, service learning, dating patterns, medical anthropology, community development, gender, medical sociology, environmental sociology, religion, and food and culture.  Meet our faculty. 

Crowdfunding for Summer Scholars

This year, we are crowdfunding to help support Summer Scholars. Our hope is to grow the program and provide student researchers with additional support for their projects. Find out more here.