Sociology attempts to identify and understand the social functions and processes of human behavior.
Sociology's subject matter ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob, from crime to religion, from divisions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture, from the sociology of work to the sociology of sport, from the study of conformity to the study of deviance, from childhood to old age and death. The sociology major is designed to provide undergraduate preparation leading to careers in social work, politics, law, public administration, urban and environmental planning, public relations, personnel, criminal justice, counseling and other service professions. The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology will also prepare a student for advanced studies in several areas including sociology, social welfare, environmental studies, education, public health and urban planning. The major in sociology offers an internship to provide supervised field experience. This permits students to apply relevant sociological knowledge in practical settings.