As sociologists we are able to understand what influences peoples' preferences, how people make their decisions and what factors influence the structure and process of social interactions. Sociological knowledge is a very powerful instrument in understanding the social dynamics of politics, family, community and work. Sociology can help prepare you for a variety of careers and improve your ability to promote social justice in your community.
Sociology offers a variety of undergraduate degrees to provide an enriching educational experience for our students and to prepare them for future careers and success.
We offer three masters programs and a graduate certificate in sociology. We have emphases in general sociology, college teaching, and Human Services Planning and Administration.
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Sociology offers a variety of hands on experiences, including internships, a social justice lecture series, and courses that provide experiential learning. We are one of the only sociology programs to have an undergraduate applied public sociology option and a graduate program with a college teaching emphasis.
Sociological skills are applicable in a wide variety of occupations. Our graduates work in social services, marketing, human resources, business, research, higher education, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations.
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