Sociology is the study of the individual, groups and society.
The Sociology major will prepare students for jobs in business, market research, program evaluation, human services, and many other fields. It will serve as the basis for graduate study in Sociology, Social Work, Gerontology, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Human Relations or Law. See the detailed descriptions of the course sequences and courses . Students will take 30 credits in Sociology including 12 credits of electives such as Sociology of the Family, Law and Society, and Minority Groups. Majors also have free electives that can be used to do a minor in a related area of study such as Psychology, or the Associate Degree in Criminal Justice.