The discipline of Government studies political institutions, the political behavior of groups, and the political behavior of individuals within groups. More specifically, the discipline of Government includes the study of American and foreign entities, political history, constitutional and policy issues, interest groups, and the media. Social work is a profession for those with a strong desire to work with people. Social workers assist individuals, families, groups, organizations or communities to enhance or restore their capacity for social functioning and work to create the societal conditions necessary for people to flourish. Social workers also work behind the scenes by developing needed human service programs or by shaping the social welfare policies that guide human services.
Sociology is the study of group life, social interactions, and relationships in society.
Sociology deals with issues relevant to people and social life. Sociology is concerned with such topics as marriage and the family, urban and rural life, crimes, social class, race and ethnicity, sex and gender, demographic changes, environment, technology and communication-to name a few. Sociology addresses these and other pressing contemporary issues by applying the systematic methods of scientific research.