Sociology - Families and Intimate Relationships

Sociologists observe, describe, explain and predict human social behavior. The Sociology (BS) - Families and Intimate Relationships degree in Appalachian State University's Department of Sociology focuses on family as a primary institution in our lives – affecting well-being, socialization, the transmission of rights and obligations, and the conferral of advantages and disadvantages.

Students in this concentration will explore a range of family experiences in order to understand the causes and consequences of social, political and economic change for family life and how these changes impact the status of contemporary families.

In this degree, students will learn effective writing and communication skills and practical application of theory. These skills are useful in a range of jobs, such as business, teaching and government.

• Adoption Agent
• Aging Specialist
• Child Welfare Officer
• Community Relations Director
• Community Service Agency Worker
• Counselor
• Family Services Specialist
• Financial Aid Counselor
• Foster Care Worker
• Fundraiser/Development Officer
• Reproductive Health and Family Planning Counselor
• Population Specialist
• Public Health Educator
• School Counselor
• Sexual Health Educator
• Social Worker

• Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
• Provide your official high school transcript(s)
• Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
• Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
• Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
• Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)