The study of culture examines language, beliefs, and knowledge in societies. Many students work up to 20 hours per week. Some find employment in campus labs and some junior and senior students obtain teaching or research assistantships. Most of our students obtain summer jobs that make use of their training and interests. Sociologists may be involved in the scientific study of deviance, family, minority groups, communities, or any of a variety of other subject areas.
Some sociologists conduct surveys or social experiments.
Growing numbers apply sociological knowledge in corrections and penology, education, public relations in industry, and regional and community planning. Some study urban or rural settings, and cross-national research is increasing. One of the primary suject areas in the social sciences, sociology is a b road liberal arts major, rather than a narrow occupational specialty. Students who major in sociology are not trained for a single occupation, but instead they are qualified for a wide range of jobs and graduate programs. Job opportunities are greater for students with skills in research methods and social data analyis.