It is a broad discipline making it an excellent major for anyone interested in society and social relationships. Sociology is relevant wherever human relations are at work. For example, courses can be taken at Wayne State University in areas such as race and ethnicity, health, gender, crime, aging, population, family, religion, and social problems to mention a few. Very few majors plan to become professional sociologists but use the major as an undergraduate prerequisite to enter professional schools or to prepare for entering the world of employment. Their training in theory, research and substantive areas required of all majors opens up a broad range of career opportunities.
Sociology is essentially the science and logic of society.
That is, it is a discipline that deals explicitly with our own institutions, the values and beliefs that shape social behavior and the forces that create the conditions for social change. As a sociology student, you will apply diverse theoretical perspectives to the empirical examination of ongoing social phenomenon. For example, if you are interested in the family, sociology will enable to you to understand the impact of demographic and economic forces on the changing structure of families. If you are interested in gender, race, age, or class, sociology will present new perspectives on understanding inequalities that exist. If you are interested in crime, health, poverty, or other social problems, you should gain new insights into both the problem and alternative solution in dealing with them.