As a nationally ranked, top-20 program, there a many advantages to choosing the Department of Sociology at Ohio State. And if you're wondering why OSU, here is a sampling of what our students benefit from.

Receive advising and internships tailored to your goals
Advisors in the Department of Sociology are not just concerned about what classes make the best sense next quarter. They're thinking ahead about internships that matter and career choices that inspire today – and well into the student's career. Full-time academic and career counselors and internship coordinators will:

• Meet individually, in group settings and on-line with current and prospective students on classroom and career planning.
• Connect students to related programming such as workshops, student clubs and relevant classes.
• Secure the right internship program with hands-on practicality and class credit.
• Leverage alumni contacts and departmental database of career-related contacts, internships and job postings for the benefit of student.
• Counsel students regarding career preparation, plans, and searches.

Learn from distinguished faculty
Our faculty, and the graduate teaching assistants they empower, are the backbone of the Department – 33 of which are active and distinguished faculty members who are recipients of numerous awards for excellence in teaching and scholarship.

Join like-minded students
OSU's Department of Sociology Club is a student-led organization open to all students with an interest in sociology. It's a practical, hands-on group where sociology issues are explored. It's where students get engaged, get involved and get ahead.