As an Elementary Sociology major at Western, students learn how humans behave and interact in groups—whether small groups like families or large groups like religious organizations, and how one’s position in the larger society shapes life chances and experiences. Elementary Sociology students develop an aptitude for critical thinking, improve their writing ability, and gain competence with statistical computing that will enhance their future career options. The department is dedicated to providing quality instruction in several specialized areas of study in Sociology. The four major specializations in our department include Family and the Life Course, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Population Studies, and Social Organization/Social Inequality. The Sociology—Elementary Education major satisfies the academic major requirement for teacher certification with an endorsement in Elementary Education and must be accompanied by the professional preparation program in Elementary Education provided by Woodring College of Education.

The non-refundable application fee for international students is 60 USD.