Specifically, 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. The sociology option is designed to prepare the student for employment when a sociology background is desirable or required, or for further study in Sociology at the graduate level. 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.
The maximum number of Sociology transfer credits accepted is 18. Additional Requirements for sociology electives, one course from any three of the following areas plus four electives from among those four groups that total 12 credits. No course may be used in more than one area. The Justice Studies Option provides students with a basic Sociology curriculum emphasizing the critical examination of various units of the social justice system. The concept of justice cannot be separated from institutional context and social forces which impinge upon a society, and therefore efforts toward a more complete understanding of justice must include the consideration of many disciplines and a variety of perspectives.