The United States Military Academy Sociology is the scientific study of human society and culture. To be effective leaders, all officers must understand the society they are serving, as well as the various social backgrounds from which their soldiers come. Increasingly, they must also understand the beliefs, values, and institutions of foreign societies. The goal of the sociology program at USMA is to develop the cadets ability to make sense of the entire cultural range of social behavior. The changing role of women in society, racial and ethnic prejudice, violence in the mass media, poverty and welfare, the health care system, political and religious extremist groups, drug use among teenagers, the use of the military for peacekeeping, sports in higher education, and the social effects of computer technology are just a sampling of the subjects we research and debate in sociology.
Sociology gives the cadet a disciplinary framework to address social issues and topics .
The scientif ic method will help you better explain, predict, and when appropriate, influence human social behavior. We challenge you to find an area that truly interests you and we will assist you in designing a program that provides a depth of understanding in that area.