Sociology Sociology is the study of social life and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. It investigates the structure of groups, organizations and societies, their formation, development and interactions. Since all human behavior is social, the subject matter of sociology ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob, from crime to religion, from the divisions of race, gender and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture, form the sociology of work to the sociology of sport.
Sociology offers something for everyone.
Journalism and communication students are better able to analyze and report events after pursuing courses such as Collective Behavior and Social Movements Urban Ecology. Recreation majors and nursing students benefit from courses in Social Psychology , Health Care , and the Sociology of Aging . With a major in Sociology, the college graduate can secure employment in public and private research organizations, in neighborhood and community action agencies and as a technical assistant in law enforcement, health, welfare, and related programs. Sociology majors may continue their interest in studying society by undertaking graduate work in sociology. Sociology 110 or 120 is prerequisite to the major.