SOCIOLOGY
Why study Sociology?
If you have ever wondered why with the increasing number of people in diverse groups and cultures around the world, social life is orderly and predictable. Sociology attempts to explain this and to answer more questions you may have about the organization and dynamics of social life.
Career Opportunities
Staff Administrator for public assistance agencies; health agencies; law enforcement agencies; local, state and federal government agencies; marketing/management or advertising firms; consumer research and counseling firms; advocacy groups and nonprofit organizations; international business; or colleges and universities
Human Resource Manager in a manufacturing firm
Staff Member of a research institute
Sociology Teacher
Sociologist in a health center
Degrees
Minor: Sociology
Helga S. Huang, Professor of Sociology
Kathleen Fitzgerald, Assistant Professor of Sociology
Student Organizations & Activities
Resources
American Sociological Association
Clearinghouse: Social Sciences and Social Issues
Electronic Journal of Sociology
Internet Resources for Sociology Students
McGraw Hill's Social Science Web Resources
Social Science Ready Reference
Sociological Abstracts Home Page
Sociological Tour of Cyberspace
SOCNET: Sociology Courses and Curricula Resources
SOSIG: Social Science Information Gateway
This page last updated 10/10/05