Major A major in Sociology gives students the knowledge and skills that provide an excellent foundation for careers in community organizations, business, and government agencies, as well as the grounding for graduate work in sociology or a related field. Students learn how individuals behave in organizations, families, and communities, and develop a sense of the contexts in which social policy decisions are made and carried out.
Students also acquire a sense of history and different ways of life.
In either case, students apply the knowledge and skills learned in earlier course work. Majors are also encouraged to take courses in the other social sciences, such as Psychology, Economics, Political Science, and Geography. Minor Many students choose to minor in Sociology, combining it with such majors as Social Work, Criminal Justice, Psychology, or Education.