Explore Sociology at Lycoming College! Gain critical skills, conduct research, and enjoy internship opportunities. Apply now for a brighter future!
Students will acquire a strong foundation of skills that can be used in a wide variety of academic and professional fields, including analytical and critical thinking and speech; logical reasoning and interpretation; and the clear and articulate presentation of their ideas, both in writing and verbally. Student Opportunities: Conduct your own independent research project, from research framing, through data collection, to analysis, presentation, and write-up. Present research at undergraduate regional conferences such as the Eastern Sociological Society. Participate in an honors experience with the American Sociological Association. Conduct research with a faculty member. Gain teaching experience as a tutor for a wide variety of courses, including Introduction to Sociology, Social Stratification, Theory, and Methods Complete an individual service learning project with institutions such as UPMC Susquehanna Health Emergency Department, AristiCare, the Center for Independent Living, and The RiverWalk Center. Pursue competitive local and national internships with organizations such as UPMC Susquehanna, the American Cancer Society, SPCA, Step, Inc. Head Start, the City of Williamsport Office of Codes, or the PA Game Commission. Be inducted into Alpha Kappa Delta International Honor Society of Sociology. Win the Durkheim Prize for academic excellence as a sociology major. Graduate Outcomes: Alumni of their program have a proven record of graduate school placement as well as career paths taken directly upon graduation. Here's a sampling of the career trajectories of the graduates: Hiram College Marywood University North Caroline State University Southern Illinois University Temple University University of Chicago University of Maryland UNC Chapel Hill UT Arlington Greater Harrisburg Healthy Start of Hamilton Health Center AIDS Resource Merrill Lynch Divine Providence Hospital Peace Corps Teach for America River Valley Regional YMCA Service Employees International Union Hustle League of Women Voters Berkeley College Public Consulting Group PA Child Welfare Resource Center Tampa General Hospital Rutgers University University of Rochester Health Services Advisory Group Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity Go Project NYC AristiCare Amherst NY Codes Enforcement Detroit Zoo IPG Mediabrands Children & Families First Delaware Deloitte Scranton Counseling Center
