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Sociology Emphases: Applied Sociology, Family Studies, or Social Issues Degree: Bachelor of Arts Introduction Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. It is focused on human society, specifically focusing on the group rather than the individual. Sociologists employ various methods of gathering data from the social world. Theories provide explanations which account for social phenomena; together, methods and theory provide the foundation for a Sociological study of society. Sociological research on topics about social processes and institutions include social networks, markets, families, communities, education, crime, health, race, etc. The Applied Sociology Emphasis teaches students basic theories and methods in sociology and the application of sociological knowledge to a specific concentration. The Family Studies Emphasis focuses on recent issues in the family and about how social policies affect the modern family. The Social Issues Emphasis combines basic principles, theories, and methods and applies them to society. Sociology is a broad and diverse field bound by a fundamental insight regarding social matters: our lives are affected not only by our individual characteristics but by our place in the social world, not only by natural forces but by their social dimension. What are some potential occupations? ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Caseworker City Manager College/University Instructor Consultant Correctional Officer Counselor/Therapist Demographer/Census Bureau Educator Government Aid Labor Relations Specialist Market Analyst/Researcher Medical Administrator Police Officer Politician Probation/Parole Officer Program Director Researcher Social Worker Note: For information regarding level of education trends for the above occupations, please visit: www.onetonline.org What are some of the job tasks? ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Analyze influence of group activities on individual members Collect, research, and evaluate data via surveys and trends Consult in business and education Engage in direct observation Examine groups and social institutions Examine human interaction Study human behavior Teach Work with individuals and families What are some desirable personal qualities? ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Effective communication skills Enjoy working with people Have concern and care for people and their problems Interest in research Objectivity and sensitivity Responsibility and reliability Work well independently Who hires? ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ Adoption/Childcare Agencies Advertising Agencies Business/Industry Civil Rights Agencies Clinics/Hospitals Courts/Correctional Institutions Department of Human Service Agencies Government Agencies Labor Unions Market Research Firms Personnel Departments Religious Organizations Retirement Agencies Veteran’s Administration Youth Organizations Whom should I contact for further information? University of Northern Colorado College of Humanities and Social Sciences School of Social Sciences Department of Sociology Candelaria 2285 Greeley, CO 80639 970-351-2315 www.unco.edu/sociology American Sociological Association www.asanet.org Association for Applied and Clinical Sociology www.aacsnet.net Society for Applied Sociology www.appliedsoc.org Additional Information Experience acquired through internships or cooperative education programs can prove valuable in obtaining fulltime employment after graduation. Specialized training in statistics, research methods, and computer technology may provide additional advantages in obtaining job opportunities in business or research firms and government agencies. Those interested in the clinical application of Sociology may consider additional coursework in Psychology or a similar human relations area to enhance job placement opportunities. Online Internship Information A Woman’s Place www.awpdv.org Career Services/Bears Career Connection www.unco.edu/careers - Click on the BCC link, log-in using your Ursa username, and go to Jobs & Internships Juvenile Assessment Center www.youthandfamilyconnections.org/ announcements/employment.html Public Defenders Service www.pdsdc.org Weld County Human Services www.co.weld.co.us/apps/jobs