Because human behavior is diverse, the field of sociology covers a diversity of subjects. Sociologists may specialize in the family, the urban community, education, health and medicine, social movements, deviance, crime and law, religion, politics, work and occupations, sports and leisure, race and ethnic minorities, gender and sex roles, and other areas of human behavior. However, sociology is a relevant discipline that helps to prepare students for a variety of careers and for graduate or professional training. Sociology majors compete with other liberal arts graduates for these types of positions. However, a strong program of study and careful selection of courses may produce a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Sociology is also a valuable major for students planning to attend graduate or professional school.
Sociology provides a rich fund of knowledge regarding a variety of fields, and undergraduate sociology majors frequently go on to post-baccalaureate work in law, business, public administration, social work, public health, urban planning, and various social science fields.