Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Washington State University - Pullman, Pullman, United States

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SociologyMain Subject Area

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Sociology

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Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

Sociology is the scientific study of social life. The fundamental insight of the discipline is that the social matters; our lives are affected not only by our personal psychology, but by our place in the social world. Courses in sociology are designed to provide the student with an understanding of what makes people and groups of people behave the way they do. They cover a wide range of issues, from inequality to human ecology, from deviance to religion, from medicine to politics. Few fields offer students (and researchers) opportunities of such breadth. The course of study for majors is flexible enough to accommodate a variety of individual interests. Some knowledge of sociology is widely regarded as a useful supplement to the course work in most fields. The undergraduate sociology major provides excellent preparation for careers in a variety of occupations, including public relations, teaching, and positions in government, social agencies, and industry; or as a foundation for careers in professions such as community planning, counseling, law, medicine, the ministry, politics, or public administration. At the completion of the Bachelor of Arts degree in sociology, students will be able to 1) understand themselves in relationship to society, 2) understand the relationship between society and the physical world, 3) reason symbolically and quantitatively, 4) conduct/evaluate empirical research, 5) critically apply sociological concepts to "real world" situations, 6) understand how individual behavior and social institutions affect social order, 7) communicate effectively orally and in writing, 8) enhance life skills such as civility and cooperation, and 9) respect social diversity. What you can do with a degree in sociology: Business management and human resources, Marketing and public relations, Financial and statistical analysis, Program support and recruiting, Nonprofit and community-based agencies, Social work and counseling, Probation and correctional officer, Education support for at-risk populations, Social science research, Local, state, and federal government. Skills you can market with a degree in sociology: Ability to conduct ethical and effective research, Using quantitative and symbolic reasoning to analyze data, Global and community perspective and civic responsibility, Critical thinking and problem solving, Cultural and social awareness and sensitivity, Skillful written and oral communication.

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Main Subject

Sociology

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Other

Study Level

Undergraduate

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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Washington State University - Pullman, Pullman, United States

# 251-300QS Subject Rankings

SociologyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Degree

Study Level

Program overview

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Degree

Study Level

Admission requirements

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