Sociology
Sociology is the study of human social relations in all kinds of populations ranging in size from two individuals to nations. Sociologists study the changing and stable patterns of social interaction, values, and attitudes as reflected in race relations, crime, urbanization, migration, organizations, and institutions such as religion, science, and the family.
1. A major in sociology contributes to a liberal arts education by orienting the student toward increased understanding of human social groups and of the methods and techniques for analyzing these social units. Sociology offers valuable background and preparation for careers in a variety of professions and service occupations.
2. Courses in sociology are designed to meet the needs of two general categories of students. First, are those students who have a general interest in sociology as a background for understanding human society and behavior. Second, are students interested in careers in professional sociology. This major, then, prepares the student for graduate work in the discipline, for advanced training in professional programs such as law, ministry, missionary service, and corrections, and for careers in community service, government, extension service, public relations, medically related fields, family, industry, teaching, and human resources.