Sociology

If you’re interested in people, groups and societies, consider majoring in sociology. This flexible major can prepare you for a wide variety of careers in business, community and health services, higher education, law, publishing, social services and teaching.

Sociologists are concerned with how our individual lives are shaped by our social locations, and how we are influenced by social groups. They ask:

• How do people create their society?
• How do age, gender, ethnicity, social class, race and other social factors affect one’s opportunities?
• How do social forces contribute to our understandings about the social world?