Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social consequences of human behavior. All human behavior is social - from your first cup of coffee in the morning while watching the morning news to interacting with your friends, classmates, and your family, throughout the day, you are experiencing your social world. Sociology, a social science, helps us to understand these social events - to make sense of them. A B.A. in sociology can provide you with the ability to apply the sociological perspective to a wide variety of jobs in such sectors as business, the health professions, social services, government, and charitable organizations. The undergraduate degree provides a strong liberal arts preparation for entry level positions throughout the business, social service, and government worlds.
Employers look for people with the skills that an undergraduate education in sociology provides.
Since its subject matter is intrinsically fascinating, sociology offers valuable preparation for careers in journalism, politics, public relations, business, or public administration - fields that involve investigative skills and working with diverse groups. Many students choose sociology because they see it as a broad liberal arts base for professions such as law, education, medicine, social work, and counseling. Sociology provides a rich fund of knowledge that directly concerns each of these fields. A B.A. in sociology is excellent preparation for future graduate work in sociology in order to become a professor, researcher, or applied sociologist. Some universities now offer graduate programs in clinical sociology that provide students with counseling skills.