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Sociology is the study of group life. Thus, sociologists study the social and cultural forces that shape people鈥檚 behavior, beliefs, and relationships. This includes all types of social interaction鈥攆rom economic to political to cultural, and the full range of social organization鈥攆rom small groups to communities to nations. Sociologists emphasize the careful use of rigorous methods to expand our understanding of the contemporary social world. Sociology is a general liberal arts major appropriate for many careers in industry, education, and government as well as for graduate study in administration, health, law, social work, public policy, and the social sciences.

Sociology Major/Anthropology Specialization: This specialization focuses on the holistic study of humankind both past and present. It requires a global perspective that seeks to understand both human universals and cultural differences.

Sociology Major/Health and Environmental Studies Specialization: This specialization examines human health and its relationship with the non-human environment, two separate areas of interest which are now widely understood as inextricably linked.

Sociology Major/Non-Profit and Community Development Specialization: This specialization focuses on the study and improvement of social life. It poses a crucial question to students: how can sociology and anthropology are used to make the world a better place. The specialization should appeal to students interested in social work, the leadership of non-profit and non-governmental organizations, nonprofit/NGO leadership, social policy, urban and regional planning, community and international development, urban studies, law, and public health.

Sociology Major/Urban and Ethnic Studies Specialization: The Department of Sociology and Anthropology offers an urban and ethnic studies specialization for students planning careers as urban and community planners, diversity officers, or in public policy and administration, or research in urban and ethnic studies. This specialization, which builds upon the general sociology requirements, guides students in the selection of elective courses which will best prepare them for graduate study in urban planning, ethnic studies, public policy and administration, and urban anthropology or sociology.