Developmental Sociology (BS)
Cornell University
Date Posted: Dec. 17, 2020
Submitted by: Monika Urbanski
Sustainability Topic:
Curriculum
Content Type:
Academic Programs
Disciplines:
Behavior Sciences (Social Work, Counseling Psychology, etc.),
International & Global Studies
Tags:
international focus,
sociology
Program Type: Baccalaureate degree
Description
Students majoring in Development Sociology gain an understanding in societal development and factors to solve social problems, both local and global. Students are provided close mentorship and opportunities for active, engaged and experiential learning. Recent undergraduate research topics include the reproductive differences between Muslim and non-Muslim women in Africa and the schooling and social networks of HIV/AIDS orphans in Zimbabwe.