Sociology Major & Minor

About

Have you ever questioned how society influences your worldview? Goshen College’s sociology program will take your natural curiosity and teach you the skills needed to think outside the box. With personalized attention from experienced and knowledgeable faculty, you’ll have the chance to explore issues of identity, inequality and social change. GC offers many opportunities to apply the knowledge you learn in the classroom to real-world situations: you could help to preserve a community’s cultural heritage or develop a plan for a community garden.

After taking courses in social research, social analysis and cultural interpretation, you’ll be well prepared for graduate programs and careers that engage in social analysis. Many sociology grads have gone on to attend graduate school or seminary. Alumni have applied their skills to education, community development, church organizations, research and graduate school—all paths for expanding your worldview and improving public and community life at home or abroad.

Calvin Redekop ’49: Holy disruptor

August 17, 2020 By mennoworld.org

GC alumnus and former professor Calvin Redekop is a sociologist, writer, teacher and activist, and has contributed mightily wherever he went and visibly altered the worlds of church, business, service and the environment.

2019 Resource + Transition Fair Details Announced

February 5, 2019

Please join us on Saturday, March 9, 2019 for the annual Resource + Transition Fair, presented by the Goshen College Social Work Education Program and ADEC, Inc.. This free event is a resource to individuals with disabilities, family members, teachers and professionals who work with individuals with disabilities. If you…

Stats

67^%

of GC sociology grads go on to earn a master’s or doctoral degree

91^%

of sociology alumni are satisfied or very satisfied with their undergraduate education

100^%

of sociology alumni agree that their faculty were genuinely interested in students

Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.

Students & Alumni

Sociology, Art

Annika Fisher '24

Annika Fisher '23 is studying sociology and art for a career in architecture, finding solutions to environmental and housing crises.

Annika's story

Sociology Major

Lizzy Diaz '13

Lizzy Diaz '13 came to Goshen College to become a nurse, but changed her major to sociology to study the complexities of human societies. While a student, she was an athlete and traveled to Egypt for SST.

Lizzy's story

Interdisciplinary

Daniel Klink '18

For Danny Klink '18, from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, helping others isn’t a hobby—it’s his future career. That’s why he declared a interdisciplinary studies major focusing on physical education, social work and sociology

Daniel's story

faculty

Robert Brenneman

Robert Brenneman, professor of criminal justice and sociology, encourages students to prepare for a calling, not just a job.

Robert's story

Professor of Social Work

Jeanne Liechty

Jeanne Liechty discovered social work as a major and profession while serving a year of voluntary service in San Antonio, Texas. Today she is a professor of social work and department chair.

Jeanne's story

Sociology; Bible, Religion & Philosophy

Jes Stoltzfus Buller ’08

Jes Stoltzfus Buller ’08 knows firsthand how messy the process of peacemaking can be. Shortly after graduating from Goshen College, Buller moved to Colombia as a part of Mennonite Central Committee's Seed program.

Jes' story

Faculty & Staff