The department has a prelaw advisor who assists students seeking admission to law school. Sociology is the study of situations in which human beings are in relationship with one another. It seeks to explain social institutions, standards, cultures and the factors that operate in social change. Sociologists may find employment with business and agricultural organizations or governmental agencies, as well as academic institutions. The fields of labor relations, personnel administration, market analysis, and various types of industrial research employ trained sociologists.
Many graduates enter the social services.
Graduates of this option have found employment with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as correctional, probation and parole organizations. Other graduates have found employment with social service agencies or have gone on to law school or graduate school. Students in this option study humankind, especially in relationship to the nature and evolution of culture. The anthropology option prepares students for graduate work in this discipline. Graduate degrees are necessary for professional participation in this field.