Sociology is the study of human society and social behavior. People who study sociology will understand the connections among the facets of everyday life. Sociologists analyze social institutions such as family, education, medicine, religion and politics. They examine the role that race, gender, ethnicity, age and social status play in our daily life. With skills in analysis, critical thinking and communication, sociology majors enjoy careers in many fields.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Sociology B.A. students will be able to:

   • apply the sociological imagination, sociological principles, and concepts to their own lives and the lives of others.
   • compare and contrast basic theoretical orientations.
   • identify basic methodological approaches and describe the general role of methods in building sociological knowledge.
   • apply some basic theories or theoretical orientations in at least one area of social reality.
   • design a research study in an area of choice and explain why various decisions were made.