Sociology is the scientific study of society.
The discipline examines all aspects of human behavior and, in particular, interpersonal relationships and the development of social structures. The Department of Sociology offers courses in such areas as the family, race and ethnic relations, social stratification and inequality, medical sociology, social psychology, social work, community, social and complex organizations, criminology, and the sociology of religion. Individualized study and field experience are also available. The discipline is central to the understanding of social problems and social interaction patterns. Majors are widely sought by government and social service agencies, by counseling organizations and by personnel departments, among others.