Sociology is the systematic study of social organization and social life in society.
It uses both scientific and humanistic approaches to understand social behavior and social systems. Topics studied range from the family, minority groups, deviant behavior, and crime, to gender, ethnicity, social class, collective behavior, and power. A minor in sociology will provide additional breadth of perspective for students with interdisciplinary majors in urban and regional studies, social change and development, human development, and business administration. It also provides good preparation for students going on to graduate work in programs such as sociology, social work, nursing, psychology, and other interdisciplinary social science programs.