Portland State University- Department of Sociology

**Sociology Department** **Working Collaboratively to Generate Knowledge and Social Change** Sociology engages in teaching, research, and advocacy that positively impacts communities, promotes equity and social justice, and encourages the development of vital human and work-based skills. We offer an undergraduate major and minor in Sociology, a bachelor's + master's pathway, a non-thesis master's degree, and a doctoral degree in Sociology.  A bachelor's degree in sociology at PSU will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to understand modern social problems. [EXPLORE UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES about this content](https://drupal-admin.web.wdt.pdx.edu/sociology/sociology-undergraduate-programs) Advance your expertise through our master's non-thesis or doctoral program. [GO FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL about this content](https://www.pdx.edu/sociology/sociology-graduate-degrees) Portland State University is home to a vibrant and diverse sociology department that is committed to giving students the knowledge and skills needed to be lifelong learners and well-informed world citizens. Our faculty expertise and focus on social justice creates opportunities for students to conduct original research and to investigate social problems and their solutions. We prepare students for a variety of careers in business, government, and the non-profit sector and for further study in graduate and professional programs. Given our location in the heart of downtown Portland, our faculty center the Portland community and the world beyond in our research and teaching, providing robust opportunities to engage in social research that serves the community. With our focus on social justice, we strive to be a place of inclusion and connection. We are excited about the opportunities that sociology provides you to understand the world using critical thinking, problem-solving, written and oral communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills honed in our program. With a degree in sociology from PSU, you will be prepared for a career in a wide array of settings, from the non-profit sector to business, and with the skills and experience to launch you into a top graduate or professional program.