The Sociology Department at North Dakota State University in Fargo offers undergraduate majors (BA/BS) and a minor, plus a Master of Science degree, providing a comprehensive study of human societies and interactions. Students gain essential critical thinking, research, and analytical skills by exploring key areas like social inequality, gender, family dynamics, and community development. Faculty expertise and active research contribute to a dynamic learning environment, preparing graduates for diverse career paths in fields such as non-profit, government, research, and human services, or for continued academic pursuits. The department emphasizes understanding social change and applying knowledge to real-world issues, with flexible course options available.
View SociologyNorth Dakota State University (NDSU), formally North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, is a public land-grant research university in Fargo, North Dakota. It was founded as North Dakota Agricultural College in 1890 as the state's land-grant university. NDSU offers 94 undergraduate majors, 146 undergraduate degree programs, 5 undergraduate certificate programs, 84 undergraduate minors, 87 master's degree programs, 51 doctoral degree programs of study, and 210 graduate certificate programs. It is classified among "R1-Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity". NDSU is part of the North Dakota University System.