Sociology: Youth Studies

Major

Why This Program & What You'll Learn

A major in sociology with a concentration in youth studies gives you a better understanding of the sociology of adolescence and childhood and prepares you to work with young people in a variety of settings.

You’ll examine the impact of gender, ethnicity and social class on youth development. You’ll explore subjects such as family; adolescence; childhood and education; and youth welfare. You’ll get real-world experience through service learning in a local school or agency. And you’ll gain the skills to create effective youth development programs.

CMU is the nation’s first and only school to offer a youth studies concentration in the sociology major as well as a youth studies minor.

Program Highlights

As a sociology student with a concentration in youth studies, you can:

• Enroll in courses on childhood, adolescence, education, and the family.
• Conduct research with faculty members and through class projects.
• Gain hands-on experience through a capstone service-learning opportunity with a local school or agency.
• Apply for scholarships designed specifically for students of sociology.