Academic Resources

Sociology majors gain a solid understanding of social dynamics and their impact on human relations in communities, organizations and on the global level. They also develop valuable communications and writing skills that are vital to the discipline — and to professional success in virtually any field.

In their efforts, they are guided and mentored by St. John's internationally recognized faculty of scholar-teachers.

Students develop a strong academic and professional edge by joining any of St. John's more than 180 student clubs, organizations and honor societies. Those of interest to Sociology majors include the following:

  • Alpha Zappa Delta: Honor society in sociology
  • Psychology Club
  • Government and Politics Society
  • Phi Alpha Theta: Honor society in history
  • Omicron Delta Epsilon: Honor society in economics 

The Skull and Circle Honor Society and the Lambda Kappa Phi Honor Society annually select students from St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who combine scholarship, integrity and dedicated service to the St. John's community.

Every student at St. John's enjoys the outstanding academic resources for which the University is known. All new students receive their own wireless laptop computer with full access to St. John’s award-winning network.

Facilities include high-tech classrooms, laboratories and our 1.7 million-volume University Library. Our new D’Angelo Center is a five-story, 127,000-square-foot University and Student Center with classrooms, lecture halls, a Starbucks Café and a full-service food court.

Students take advantage of St. John’s location in dynamic New York City. Our faculty and Career Center have strong ties to employers and other professional and educational resources throughout the New York area. Students make New York their classroom through innovative courses like Discover New York.

Students also benefit from St. John's focus on an international academic experience. The University offers extensive study abroad courses during the academic year as well as the winter and summer semesters. Students can live and learn at St. John's Rome, Italy, campus and Paris, France, location.