This knowledge develops an understanding of intra-organizational patterns such as decision making, communication, and resource allocation. Second, our students are trained in the methods of data gathering and analysis, including computer applications. Emphasis is upon constructing, managing, and analyzing data sets that provide information crucial to organizational success. Third, students select an area of specialization related to their preferred work settings. The range of possibilities include, but are not restricted to, criminal justice, environmental sociology and developmental policy, business administration and management, health care delivery, public service, and education.
Students select their area of specialization with the guidance of the graduate advisor.
The department of sociology is housed in Brackett Hall. The recently renovated building includes an atrium and two public-access computer laboratories. Twelve interviewer stations are linked to a local server in order to facility telephone interviewing. Graduate students are trained to use this facility, including the software programs needed to design and implement a telephone survey. Clemson University libraries have a collection of more than 7,000 serial titles and 1,500,000 volumes.