Rural sociologists analyze and help solve the problems of rural people and their communities throughout the world. The following three points of focus characterize the study of rural sociology.
Rural sociology is one of the most practical college majors.
It is a stepping stone to careers in public administration, business, international development, social work, politics and law. Many North American universities offer training in rural sociology at both the undergraduate and graduate level. To see if there is an academic institution working in rural sociology in your state or province, click here . A student pursuing a bachelors degree in rural sociology would take courses in rural sociology, sociology, economics, political science, human development and family studies, anthropology and statistics, as well as many of the physical and natural science, agricultural sciences and humanities. A master's degree in rural sociology usually is the minimum requirement for employment as a rural sociologist or sociologist.