Networking Leads Criminal Justice Major to Trio of Internships
Sociology
As a sociology major at LVC, you’ll examine the social and cultural forces that shape our lives, study societal relationships, and ultimately come to understand human behavior.
The Lebanon Valley College Bachelor of Arts in Sociology prepares you to work in various careers where you can put your knowledge of people and relationships into practice; industries like marketing, human resources, and social work all need sociology majors. You’ll also benefit from extensive internship options in places like Bethany Children’s Home, Pennsylvania state government, Lebanon Youth Advocate Program, and Byler Holdings.
Concentrate in family studies or criminal justice, enabling you to pursue graduate studies in social work, law, or other fields. Need-based departmental scholarships are available.
Learn More About the Program
Our faculty are educators dedicated to developing your career-ready sociology skills. With their broad experience in the field, your professors provide mentorship to help you achieve your goals—in and out of the classroom. The sociology program also makes a great minor, supplementing your major with keen insights into human behavior.
$98,590
median pay for sociologists, 2022 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
5%
anticipated job growth for sociologists, 2022–2032 (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
Career Opportunities
With insights to human behavior and socially-informed critical thinking skills, sociology students bring invaluable abilities to every career field.
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Community Health Worker
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HR Coordinator
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Learning and Development Specialist
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Market Research Analyst
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Paralegal
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Public Relations Specialist
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Social Worker
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Urban Planner
In Their Words
My internship in the PA Governor’s Office is such an incredible opportunity to work alongside dedicated Advisory Commissioners and state-level officials, which has helped me build meaningful professional connections, develop my understanding of public service and community engagement, and further prepare me for my future career goals.
Gabriela Delgado
’26,
Sociology and Criminal Justice
LVC is a great school for many reasons, but one of the main reasons I chose it was for the support offered by the campus community. The faculty genuinely care about their students, and it is shown in and out of the classroom.
Emma Mitchell
’26,
Sociology
The LVC Sociology Program deepened my understanding of the social forces that shape the world by introducing me to new theoretical paradigms and methodological approaches. The professors equipped me with the resources needed to become a well-rounded thinker through one-on-one attention, group projects, classroom discussions, and opportunities to conduct research.
Aleah Hoffman
’25,
Sociology and English
