Horizon-Expanding Opportunities
Students in our Sociology program have a number of ways to get involved with the Duquesne community through student clubs & organizations and fieldwork for academic credit. These opportunities give our students the opportunities to connect with students that have similar interests and put what is learned in the classroom to practice. We also offer a number of scholarships and awards to extraordinary students in our programs.
This national organization offers numerous articles, employment links, grant information,
and newsletters for sociology professionals and students. The American Sociological Association (ASA) reports that a B.A. in Sociology: Sociology majors who meet the following requirements may be invited to join the Delta
Chapter (Pennsylvania) of Alpha Kappa Delta, International Honorary Sociology Society. Each year the files of sociology majors are reviewed and invitations sent to eligible
students. The student must:
During my time at CYF, I shadowed caseworkers as they removed children from unsafe
homes and helped keep everyone safe in those extremely difficult situations. Regardless
of what I was doing, I felt fulfilled and confident with the knowledge I gained in
the classroom that was utilized to create positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable
families in our community. I learned a lot about casework and human service agencies
just by being in the room with my coworkers as they coordinated services for their
clients.
Clubs & Organizations
Applying Classroom Knowledge to the Real World
Scholarships and Awards