President Rebecca Stoltzfus reappointed for a third term. Learn more
Professor of Sociology
RJS and Co-Director of Global Engagement
President Rebecca Stoltzfus reappointed for a third term. Learn more

Major | Minor

What shapes how people live, think, and relate to each other? As a sociology major or minor at Goshen College, you’ll investigate the forces that influence human behavior, identity, and inequality—and learn how to be a force for justice and social transformation.
Rooted in Goshen College’s core values of passionate learning, global citizenship, compassionate peacemaking, and servant leadership, the sociology program empowers you to understand and critique social systems through research, theory, and lived experience. You’ll explore the intersections of faith, culture, and society, all while gaining real-world tools to promote positive change. With small classes, close faculty mentorship, and immersive learning experiences, you’ll prepare for a meaningful career—and a life of purpose.
Sociology graduates from Goshen College pursue careers in:
Alumni work as community organizers, human resource specialists, counselors, educators, and advocates. Many go on to graduate study in sociology, social work, law, or public administration.
As a sociology major, you’ll explore how social institutions, identities, and power structures shape everyday life. Courses focus on topics like social theory, research methods, race and ethnicity, gender, religion, and inequality.
Put your learning into action through research, service, and off-campus study.
Sociology majors at GC participate in a wide range of hands-on experiences, including:
Sample past student projects include studying jail overcrowding, updating census data for a civil rights agency, and researching gender dynamics in sports.
Goshen College is committed to affordability. All students are considered for academic scholarships based on GPA and test scores.
Collaborate with students across the behavioral and social sciences through interdisciplinary coursework and events. You’ll also have access to: