Sociology addresses all of these issues and more. Sociological research also reveals the multifaceted nature of social reality, its multiple causes and multiple effects, and provides us with sets of methods suitable for unraveling the complexities of social life. Sociological study helps us to determine which steps are most likely to lead toward a given goal and provides ways of assessing the extent to which a given goal may be realized. In these ways Sociology helps us move beyond common sense to describe and explain more accurately the classes of social behavior and the relations between them. In short, the study of Sociology gives a view of social reality that fosters an understanding of social arrangements.
Sociology is the scientific study of society.
It is the knowledge base upon which social work is based. An engineer needs a physics background. One would need much experience studying sociology to do social work. Some schools offer degrees specifically in social work. We are a liberal arts college interested in developing broader thinking skills rather than just particular job-skills.