Sociology
About Our Program
In our sociology program, you'll be inspired to think critically about the world around you as you gain a sense of social responsibility as you examine the dynamics of race, ethnicity, age, class, gender, and sexuality. You’ll draw connections between history, institutional power, and the processes that are still prevalent in today’s society.
With a focus on experiential learning, you’ll find creative ways to draw connections from your course topics to the local community in our Community-based Learning program. You’ll work alongside dedicated faculty who are eager to teach you how to think, not what to think.
Learning Experiences
We believe that the best way to learn is by doing. Whether you’re analyzing data or connecting with the community, we take full advantage of our North Country location to offer you plenty of hands-on learning opportunities.Research
Dig deeper into societal topics or pressing issues through research, either during the semester or as part of a paid summer fellowship. You may even get to explore the intricacies of online learning during the COVID-19 pandemic like Anastasia Gkioura ’21 and Marie Bank ’21. While collaborating with professor Alanna Gillis, they assisted with interview transcripts and analysis of the first-year experience for college students.
Why St. Lawrence for Sociology
96%
of St. Lawrence graduates majoring in sociology are employed or continuing their education within a year
Graduates from our program have pursued careers in:
- Non-profit Organizations
- Business
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Academia
- Human Resources
16
Average Class Size
Meet Prof. Rohlfsen
Professor Leah Rohlfsen makes sociology personal—connecting big ideas to everyday life. From pop culture to life’s biggest questions, her courses challenge students to see the world in a whole new way.
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73%
of St. Lawrence graduates majoring in sociology have participated in internships
Graduates from our program have continued their education at:
- Albany Law School
- Alfred University
- Boston College
- Columbia University
- Harvard University
- New York University
- Saint John Fisher College
11:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
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Program Requirements & Courses
Explore sociology major requirements, as well as electives and combined study options.
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Sociology Faculty
Our faculty examine politics in the media and inequalities in education, health, and the environment. They are environmentalists, student advisors, authors, historians, and fierce advocates for social change.
“So much of what we teach is relevant and important for students’ everyday lives. Seeing students make connections between the material, their experiences, and other courses is rewarding.”
Leah Rohlfsen
The J. Ansil Ramsay Professor in Public Health, Associate Professor of Sociology
Abye Assefa
Associate Professor
Sociology Department
Florence Molk
Associate Professor
Sociology Department
Zeyno Ustun
Assistant Professor
Sociology Department
“So much of what we teach is relevant and important for students’ everyday lives. Seeing students make connections between the material, their experiences, and other courses is rewarding.”
Leah Rohlfsen
The J. Ansil Ramsay Professor in Public Health, Associate Professor of Sociology
Abye Assefa
Associate Professor
Sociology Department
Florence Molk
Associate Professor
Sociology Department
Zeyno Ustun
Assistant Professor
Sociology Department
“So much of what we teach is relevant and important for students’ everyday lives. Seeing students make connections between the material, their experiences, and other courses is rewarding.”
Leah Rohlfsen
The J. Ansil Ramsay Professor in Public Health, Associate Professor of Sociology
Abye Assefa
Associate Professor
Sociology Department
Florence Molk
Associate Professor
Sociology Department
Zeyno Ustun
Assistant Professor
Sociology Department
The Green Cafe: Farm To Table
In our most recent Community-based Learning opportunity, you’ll learn about local agriculture and sustainability as you harvest crops on the farm and bring food to the table at one of our Pop-up Cafes. Did we mention there are other CBL opportunities? You can also learn by doing in local educational programs, nursing homes, or county jails.
Equity, Inclusion, Justice
We strive to confront issues of inequality in education, politics, health, the environment, and the media. Our students are driven by the pursuit of equity, inclusion, and social justice.
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