Sociology
Sociology is the scientific study of human groups and their social systems. Sociology includes the study of the North American system of marriage and family and the major social problems facing out society and the world. Sociology is valuable major not only for students planning careers in social research, criminal justice, demography, social work, and education, but also for those pursuing course of study in public administration, law, market research, gerontology, and drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs. Although a two-year degree in this field can aid employment in the human service field, students should be prepared to go for their bachelor’s degree in sociology or social work at four-year institution.
- Students will be able to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Students will be able to reason mathematically.
- Students will be able to demonstrate teamwork, ethics, appropriate safety awareness and/or workplace specific skills.
- Students will be able to recognize or articulate personal/interpersonal aspects of, or connections between, diverse cultural, social, or political contexts.
- Students will be able to solve problems by gathering, interpreting, combining and/or applying information from multiple sources.
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Reilly, Suzanne, PhD