Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Sociology is the study of the human society and human social interaction and our department explores a wide range of issues and topics relevant tour lives-health care, environment, social inequality, social justice, race relations, globalization, etc. We emphasize teaching as the top priority of the department, set high standards for student achievement, provide opportunities for student engagement in multicultural events and encourage civic involvement. The Department of Sociology offers a program leading to a Bachelor of Arts in sociology, which generates interest in how the experiences and behavior of individuals are shaped by social forces. Students gain understanding of the social world they live in and learn to deal with people and organizations in their everyday lives. Sociology is a valuable preparation for careers in a wide variety of fields including social research, criminology, demography, social psychology, public administration, gerontology, education, rehabilitation, social work and market research. It provides a useful background for law, business, medicine, community planning and politics. Sociology prepares students for most graduate programs in the liberal arts and social sciences. Through its strong emphasis in the core areas of theory and social research, the curriculum particularly enables students to successfully study sociology beyond the B.A. Career opportunities: According to the American Sociological Association (asanet.org), sociology graduates go on to careers in: Community Service (Non-Profits, Environmental Areas, Social Services) Corrections (Probation, Parole, Youth Advocate) Higher Education (Admissions, Alumni Relations, Student Services) Health Services (Family Planning, Rehabilitation Counseling, Substance Abuse) Business (Marketing, Human Resources, Training) Government (Transportation, Agriculture, Labor Relations)