The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology at Penn State's College of the Liberal Arts provides a classic liberal arts education centered around understanding social behavior, structure, and change. The program covers core sociological theory and methodology along with electives in areas such as social inequality, diversity, deviance, social networks, gender, race, economics, politics, health, social movements, and more. Students develop analytical, research, and critical thinking skills, preparing them for a variety of careers in social research, non-profits, public policy, business, health fields, and graduate study. The curriculum includes courses in sociology, statistics, research methods, and related electives, with opportunities for minors and interdisciplinary combination.