About Sociology

Sociology is social science that is guided by the basic understanding that our lives are affected by our ‘place’ (geographic, but also class, race/ethnicity, individual experiences, etc.) in the world. It is the study of human social life and the interdependent social institutions that influence those human groups. The study of sociology is vast and ranges from researching relationships in family units, to the connective tissue, or disconnect, that sex, race, and ethnicity may provide, to exploring remote cultures. Overall, sociologists try to discover how and why social patterns change. Specialties within sociology include criminal justice, cultural sociology, family studies, race/ethnic relations, education, and popular culture. Mother and Child

Prospects with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Skills:

Knowledge of social structures and change
Objectivity and sensitivity
Critical thinking
Diversity training
Interpersonal communication (written and oral)
Insightful into group dynamics
Statistical analysis
Interact well with diverse cultures/groups
Research and planning (sociological)
Computer skills (data processing and analysis)
Resolve conflicts/counseling
Ability to understand and improve human relationships
Analyze, synthesize and interpret information

Syllabi

Faculty

Cathy Beighey