Sociology
General InformationSociologist Peter Berger wrote in 1963, "Sociology is not a practice but an attempt to understand." Sociology is the study of human behavior and group life. As a science, it examines how human experience is shaped by social forces. Sociologists use both quantitative and qualitative methods of social research in an effort to understand, generalize, and predict human behavior within society. Sociologists are also interested in developing and testing theories regarding how the social world is organized.
Required Courses
Department of Behavioral Sciences
Career Opportunities
- Social Agencies
- Personnel Work in Business
- Social Planning in Governmental Agencies
- Survey Research
Objectives
Specifically, sociologists examine how social order is maintained, the origins of social conflict and social change, and the human assignment of meaning to objects, relationships, and events in everyday life. As sociology majors, we prepare you to re-think the major concepts you have about family, race, deviance, poverty, and other social issues. Based in a strong academic program that emphasizes theory, research, and ability to analyze, this major will prepare you for a graduate education and/or work in a variety of fields. Internships may be available with local agencies which allow selected students to apply theory to realistic situations.