A sociology education develops the kind of social sophistication that goes beyond mere cynicism. Sociologists study the ways in which human behavior is predictably affected by such factors as organizational position, social class, and gender. The students of sociology develop an understanding of the social factors that shape their own identities as well as those that may enable them, in turn, to influence their society. They also acquire knowledge and skills that may be applied in a wide array of work settings. Any of these problems could well be turned over to a person with sociological training.
Sociology prepares students for a variety of careers.
FDU graduates become lawyers and social workers, receive master's degrees in business administration, criminal justice, urban planning, gerontology, enter Ph.D. programs in sociology, become personnel administrators in industry, work in advertising, and take jobs in state, local, and federal government agencies. Those with advanced degrees in sociology may be employed as researchers by business, public agencies, or research institutes. Regardless of the career options chosen, a sociological education can enrich one's understanding of social life and improve one's performance in family, occupation, and citizen roles. Dr. Gloria Gadsden, Ph.D., has specialties in deviance, gender, and sexuality. Her current research explores images of female sexuality in media.