的 Department of 社会学 and 社会工作 at St. 爱德华的 University brings students together who are committed to creating a better world by improving people's quality of life and ensuring the justice and safety of communities.

的 社会学 degree plan for 2020-21 可以在这里找到 and the 社会工作 degree plan for 2020-2021 可以在这里找到.

项目 in this department combine a broad liberal arts education with:

  • Study of multiple disciplines combining areas such as psychology, 社会学, 人类学, 生物学, 化学, 统计数据, and political science
  • Topics such as social justice, 犯罪学, 比赛, class, 性别, 文化意识, 社会福利, 以及人类行为
  • Professional preparation

Students achieve a breadth of knowledge and expertise and learn how to handle a variety of challenging situations. 的y learn to examine situations at an individual, 集团, 社区, and institutional level to assess problems and find appropriate solutions. Our programs are research-intensive and guide students in developing a scientific approach to problem-solving. Throughout the program, students develop important research skills and have the chance to present professional-level work. 

We also provide opportunities for field work and service learning, so students can apply their knowledge and skills in a practical application. This gives students the chance to use what they learn in class to make a difference in the local 社区. Our students are united by shared values, including service to others and dedication to influencing positive social change. 

 

实习

实习 provide valuable opportunities for students to apply their skills and knowledge, receive professional socialization, expand their networks, and explore career opportunities for after graduation. 实习 give students with the chance to help others and improve the local 社区. Students also learn the importance of professional communication and experience hands-on learning. 

Examples of organizations where students in our department have interned:

  • Austin Partners in Education
  • Austin Police Department
  • Austin Travis County Integral Care
  • Autism Society of Austin
  • 突破
  • 明爱
  • Children’s Advocacy 中心 of Texas
  • Communities in 学校
  • 夫人阁下
  • 克罗克特高中
  • C5 Youth Foundation of Texas
  • Foundation Communities
  • Gardner-Betts Juvenile Justice Center
  • 女孩摇滚营! -奥斯丁
  • Girlstart
  • McCabe Center (federal convict re-entry)
  • Mothers Against Drunk Driving
  • 小波埃斯佩兰萨
  • Ridge Oak Living 社区
  • 安全地带
  • Texas Attorney General
  • Texas Civil Rights Project
  • Texas Victims Services Association
  • 三一中心
  • Travis County State Jail
  • U.S. 地方法院
  • U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons
  • U.S. 警察服务
  • 青年宣传

教师 & 工作人员

Search the 校园目录 to find 社会学 and 社会工作 faculty and staff.

Student Organizations

Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD)

All 社会学 majors and minors are eligible to apply to the International 社会学 Honor Society for 社会学 students and faculty. Alpha Kappa Delta (AKD), the international 社会学 honor society seeks to acknowledge and promote excellence in scholarship in the study of 社会学, the research of social problems, and such other social and intellectual activities as will lead to improvement in the human condition. 

Phi Alpha Honor Society for 社会工作 (Phi Alpha)

Phi Alpha is an Honor Society for 社会工作 majors who have achieved high academic standards and wish to give more to the surrounding 社区 through service. "Through knowledge - the challenge is to serve."

社会工作 Student Association (SWSA)

的 purpose of the organization is to commit to human service and social justice, demonstrate and promote the core values of the social work profession, bring awareness of social justice issues, and promote social justice and social change.