Sociology
The discipline of Sociology is
fascinating because it holds the key to so much understanding of social life. If
you like watching people and trying to figure out why they do what they do, you
will like sociology. Sociology pries open the doors of society so you can see
what goes on behind them. One of sociology's many pleasures is that as we study
life in groups, whether in some far-off place or nearby, we constantly gain
insight into ourselves.
The Sociology major includes all of the strengths of the liberal arts, with some special skills that employers will value: problem solving ability, critical thinking, the ability to speak and write clearly to a variety of audiences and bring data to bear on important issues, sensitivity to and appreciation of diversity by race, class, gender, age, and other factors, and an understanding of social systems. Applied sociologists may work for corporations, government, or private agencies, or they may operate their own firms. A doctorate is not necessary to work as an applied sociologist.
An excellent source of information about the field of Sociology is the website of the American Sociological Association.
The Sociology major includes all of the strengths of the liberal arts, with some special skills that employers will value: problem solving ability, critical thinking, the ability to speak and write clearly to a variety of audiences and bring data to bear on important issues, sensitivity to and appreciation of diversity by race, class, gender, age, and other factors, and an understanding of social systems. Applied sociologists may work for corporations, government, or private agencies, or they may operate their own firms. A doctorate is not necessary to work as an applied sociologist.
An excellent source of information about the field of Sociology is the website of the American Sociological Association.