Together, methods and theory provide the foundation for the science of sociology. Identify and explain how conflict in social organizations may promote or impede social change. Identify and describe subcultures within the United States and discuss their relation-ship to the dominant culture. Use library resources, including data-base computer information files, encyclopedia data bases, electronic directories and retrieval devices for literature searches. Use critical thinking and writing skills to analyze and assess social issues.
Sociologists perform a wide variety of tasks.
Most are employed as teachers, researchers, administrators, counselors or policy consultants. One area in which sociologists receive training is statistical techniques and analysis, which are useful in a wide variety of careers. Many sociologists are engaged in basic research, the acquisition of knowledge for its own sake, while others are involved in applied research that provides directives, suggestions or answers related to a particular problem.