As a student in Duquesne’s sociology program, you will have a number of ways to get involved with both the university and the wider community—through student clubs and organizations, research projects and fieldwork.
Sociology is an academic discipline with a long history of engaging with the wider world. You will have a multitude of experiences along the way that will enrich both you and those around you.
These opportunities allow you to connect with students who have similar interests and the opportunity to put what you’ve learned in the classroom into practice. The department also grants a number of scholarships and awards to students in our programs.
This national organization offers numerous articles, employment links, grant information
and newsletters for sociology professionals and students. The American Sociological Association (ASA) reports that a B.A. in sociology: Sociology majors who meet the following requirements may be invited to join the Delta
Chapter (Pennsylvania) of Alpha Kappa Delta, International Honorary Sociology Society. Each year the files of sociology majors are reviewed and invitations sent to eligible
students. The student must:
During my time at CYF, I shadowed caseworkers as they removed children from unsafe
homes and helped keep everyone safe in those extremely difficult situations. Regardless
of what I was doing, I felt fulfilled and confident with the knowledge I gained in
the classroom that was utilized to create positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable
families in our community. I learned a lot about casework and human service agencies
just by being in the room with my coworkers as they coordinated services for their
clients.
Clubs & Organizations
Applying Classroom Knowledge to the Real World
Scholarships and Awards