College of the Pacific

Why choose a Sociology degree at Pacific?

Professor Paul Burke teaching Introduction to Sociology.

Pacific Sociology is unique in many ways.

Not only do you develop the "sociological imagination" as you move through the major, but you also become skilled in methods of data collection and analysis.

Many of our majors develop their own independent research projects and even present their results at on and off campus conferences.

These opportunities provide good practice and grounding in the discipline that many larger major programs at other institutions are not able to offer.

Real-World Experience

Students in Dr. Nicdao's course listen to a guest lecture.

Our Sociology majors are expected to involve themselves in some experiential work—usually off campus—where they intern or work with others who are doing sociology as their life work.

This gives our program an added dimension that many larger programs cannot provide. Not only do you learn what sociology is, but you actually get involved in doing it yourself as a part of your major program.

“Pacific provides students with a small community in which it is easy to recognize faces. By the middle of the semester, it is guaranteed that the professor knows your name and who you are. There is a sense of belonging and identity with others who share your interests.”
—Terri R., Sociology major