The subject matter of sociology is sweeping, both in scope and in relevance. The study of sociology is inherently intersting because it touches on so many aspects of our lives.
Sociology has a special obligation to benefit human beings.
It offers the opportunity to make a difference. One would do better to ask what cannot be done with a degree in sociology. In a sense sociology provides students with a broad informational background, critical thinking skills, research skills, and communication skills sought by the vast majority of employers. Sociology, like other liberal arts majors offers students, not simply a fixed base of current knowledge, but the insight to identify major questions, and the ability to pursue meaningful answers to those questions. In short, sociology students learn how to learn.