Sociology is the study of human society. Rather than investigating the motivations and behavior of individuals - which is what the field of psychology does - sociology focuses on group patterns in a wide range of contexts, from interactions at the "micro" level, to systematic processes at the "macro" or global level, and everything in between. Sociologists try to make the familiar strange, that is they look beyond superficial explanations in an attempt to understand the complexities of social phenomena. To do so, sociologists use a wide variety of research methods, including survey and questionnaires, statistical analysis, informal and in-depth interviews, participant observation and ethnography, and content and textual analysis. Sociology is also a very broad field, with sub-fields focused on the main social institutions (family, work and economy, religion, education, politics, and media), the social divisions (including race/ethnicity, gender and social class), and a variety of other areas, from culture, the environment, and migration to organizations, sport, and social psychology.
*Both major and minor are available in SociologyWith a B.A. in Sociology you will:- Understand what laws govern interaction within human society
- Understand behavior patterns of small and large groups of people
- Understand various forms of human relations: form civil to military
- Understand what social problems exist and how to solve them
Where can I work with a degree in Sociology?A degree in Sociology provides you with a solid foundation for graduate studies in the social sciences, which will help you build a career:
- Social services
- Academia (universities)
- Research organizations
- Social research organizations
- Government Entities
- Non-government Organizations
- United Nation and other international organizations