The Sociology program is designed for liberal arts students who want to develop those abilities which enable them to better understand society, social institutions, human interactions, and social forces which influence human conduct. The program offers a broad general background for careers in government, business, non-profit, education, and social services, as well as, provides a solid basis for advanced graduate training. Interdisciplinary minors in Human Services and Women's Studies are also offered through the Sociology and Anthropology Department. Keep in mind, however, that some fields will require graduate study or further schooling of some kind.
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Sociology is the scientific study of social life, social organization, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. It studies groups of all sizes, from individual families to entire societies. Sociology's subject matter ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob, from crime to religion, from the divisions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture, from the sociology of work to the sociology of sport. In fact, few fields have such broad scope and relevance. An understanding of self, others, and history requires knowledge of the social environment.