At Rider University you can obtain an excellent education in sociology. Classes are small and faculty advisors work closely with students. The following information will introduce you to the Department of Sociology at Rider. Sociology and Society Sociology is the study of how people interact in social groups and how societies shape the individuals living in them. Sociologists are concerned with how such institutions as schools, corporations, and cities evlove, and how they can be improved to meet human needs.
Sociologists consider the everyday problems people encounter in their family and work lives.
They address important social issues such as the impact of television viewing on human behavior, the consequences of poverty and inequality for our society, or the changing character of work in large corporations. Sociologists are often hired to evaluate specific problems and to design and implement solutions. For example, sociologists working for federal, state and local governments develop policies and programs to improve housing, transportation, education, health care and the environment. Corporations employ sociologists to investigate potential new markets for their products or address the needs of their workforces. Many human service organizations such as welfare agencies, counseling centers, special education schools, and city planning departments rely on the skills and knowlege of sociologists.