Sociologists observe, describe, explain and predict human social behavior. The Sociology (BS) - Social Inequalities degree at Appalachian State University examines how differences in dimensions such as gender, race, ethnicity, social class, sexuality, age and nationality may lead to unequal outcomes in terms of power, status and income. Not only are the causes and consequences of various social inequalities and social stratification systems examined, but so are the policies and practices designed to address inequality.
In this program, you will learn to understand human diversity for positions in personnel and human resource management, social service or government agencies, and employment with non-profit and community organizations. This program develops strong written and oral communication skills and serves as excellent preparation for graduate school in sociology or related fields.