Faculty, Facilities, and Scholarship The sociology faculty, all with PhDs, share a commitment to excellence in teaching. Our areas of special interest are as diverse as our offerings. The university s computer facilities provide students with excellent opportunities for developing research skills. Students are also given the opportunity for direct field experience through the Applied Sociology Internship Program. The department annually recognizes the outstanding graduating students with the Robert Rankin Award.
Information is available from the undergraduate advisers.
Career Outlook Sociologists work in industry, community programs, social services, and in the many federal and state programs focused on our society s needs. Most PhD sociologists are college and university professors who are involved with both teaching and research. Students graduating with a BA in Sociology offer their prospective employers skills in research and social analysis, as well as an understanding of our culturally diverse and changing society. A person with a master s degree may teach at the community college level, and opportunities for applied sociologists exist in government and private industry as well. Sociologists trained in research methods, advanced statistics, and computer use will have the widest choice of jobs.