The University of Dayton experience is far more than coursework - you will find a number of unique opportunities offered by each department and program.  Getting involved with activities, programs and events sponsored by the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work will allow you to apply the knowledge you learn in the classroom, give you the chance to interact with faculty members and other students in your major, build your resume for future endeavors, and overall, enhance your learning experience.  Take advantage of what the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work has to offer. The opportunities include:    

• Sociology internship programs in agencies and community organizations as well as social work field experience opportunities.
• Senior seminar projects that focus on the surrounding Dayton area community, often in conjunction with other departments.
• Presentation of student papers at various sociological organizations' regional meetings. 
• Participation in community research in conjunction with faculty members. 
• The opportunity to take sociology classes overseas as part of the university's Summer Study Abroad Program.
• Close proximity with the Center for Leadership in Community, which has facilities and equipment to conduct a variety of sociological research.
• The chance to be hired as a research assistant for faculty research projects. 
• The Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work Student Organization (SASSO) that meets and sponsors various activities and programs.
• The opportunity to be accepted into Alpha Kappa Delta, the international Honor Society in sociology.   
• The chance to qualify for a number of awards of excellence for work in Sociology, Anthropology, and Social Work.
• Two departmental scholarships for returning students.