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Sociology Program

The sociology program at UL Lafayette will provide you with the tools to understand human behavior and society. As a sociology major, you’ll learn about:

  • human behavior
  • societal forces
  • human sexuality
  • deviance
  • power dynamics
  • grief
  • environment and society

A degree in sociology will prepare you for a wide variety of career opportunities.

Our students gain experience through internships and research opportunities, which is a hallmark of the sociology program.

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Social Work Concentration in Sociology

We now offer a concentration in social work for those students intending to further their education in clinical sociology and complete graduate studies to earn a master's degree in social work.  Under clinical sociology, social work addresses social hardships at the individual, group, and societal levels.  The coursework for our social work concentration will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to identify, evaluate, and treat various challenges that individuals face.  In addition, it prepares you to work in multiple settings dealing with issues such as gender studies, sex and sexualities, addiction and substance abuse, disability and physical health, mental health, marriage and family, intimate partner violence, research, law and policy, military social work, social movements, school social work, child and family welfare, and environmental issues.  Social work emphasizes a person-in-environment approach that aims to help people - understanding and addressing their psychological, emotional, and behavioral problems within the context of their family, professional lives, and social circles.  You can also gain experience in and knowledge of clinical and community-focused social work practice.

For more information, please contact sociology@louisiana.edu
 

Anthropology Program

The anthropology program at UL Lafayette will provide you with the tools to understand human behavior and variation. As a anthropology major, you’ll learn about:

  • Human behavior
  • Evolution
  • Culture
  • Religion
  • Human sexuality
  • Human rights
  • Forensics
  • Archaeology
  • Language and communication


The anthropology program will prepare you for any number of careers in medicine, politics, education, business, media, and anthropology.

Our students gain experience through internships and research opportunities, which is a hallmark of the anthropology program.

Learn more about the anthropology major >
 

Human Development & Family Science Program

The human development and family science program at UL Lafayette will provide you with the tools to understand and work with children and families. As a human development and family science major, you’ll learn about:

  •  the various stages of human growth and development over the lifespan
  •  families in society
  •  diverse relationships within families
  •  human sexuality
  •  family resource management
  •  parenting
  •  family law and public policy

You’ll be trained to integrate your knowledge of child/adolescent development, adult life stages, and human relationships, so you’ll be prepared for a career in service.

Our students gain experience through internships and research opportunities, which is a hallmark of the human development and family science program. Our students intern at hundreds of different sites every semester, including assisted living facilities, nursing homes, child care centers, rape crisis centers, battered women’s shelters, hospices, and local, state and federal government agencies.

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