Students examine the familial, marital, religious, economic, and political institutional forces that influence the lives of people in various societies and cultures. This major program, with its blending of the liberal arts, gives its students a rich, wholistic view of collective, social behavior. Students should be able to integrate the knowledge of this discipline into their intellectual and spiritual lives. The Sociology degree is an appropriate preparation for administrative positions in social service agencies, businesses, and hospitals, and for helping professions such as criminology, administration of justice, probation work, civil service, and regional and urban planning.
Opportunities also exist for positions in child development and care for the aged.
The Sociology major is a solid foundation for students who intend to pursue a graduate degree either in sociology or any of the related fields cited above. The bachelor of arts in Social Work Program prepares students for direct entry into positions in social service agencies. The curriculum provides students with the knowledge and skills common to social work practice. As a Catholic university, our Social Work Program educates students to contribute responsibly to the social well-being of individuals, to the community as a whole, and to the effective functioning of families. Since the program is a bachelor of arts course of study, students receive the benefits of both a liberal arts education and sound professional training in social work.