Go to the College of Arts and Sciences site. Sociology studies issues like family stability, crime, poverty, racism, and the impact of changing demographics. This approach focuses on how our social structure and group classifications influence our behavior and our opportunities in life. For example, we know that men make more money than women, that white Americans live longer than black Americans, and that poor people actually pay a greater portion of their income in taxes than wealthy people. Sociological research has clarified these patterns and many others.
Students have many questions about human behavior.
Sociological research can help you find the differences between these groups. If you are interested in how groups and social structure influence your behavior and others', then sociology may be the major for you. Sociology majors develop an understanding of the social structural factors which influence our behavior. They also learn how to conduct a research project, and they develop computer and data analysis skills. This combination of knowledge and skills makes a degree in sociology a good choice for anyone interested in a variety of research, teaching, service, personnel, managerial, sales, and administrative positions.