Sociology

Sociology is the scientific study of society, social institutions and social relationships. Sociology examines how social structures, such as the workplace, political, economic, educational, and religious institutions affect individuals and how individuals influence these structures. In Sociology courses, you will explore how people’s socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexualities, and marital status affect their attitudes, behavior, and chances in life.

Sociologists organize their knowledge in theories which they both create and test through social research, which is aimed at understanding important social issues and problems. Using this research as a basis, you will study the patterns of behavior that characterize human interaction and seek to discover the main forces that unite and separate social groups and to determine the conditions that transform social life.

With a Sociology degree, you will be well prepared to embark on a career, with a deep understanding of the social word and the ability to critically think about and solve social problems.

Typical career fields of sociology majors include social services, community work, law, education, health services and business.