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INTRODUCTION
Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and
the social causes and consequences of human behavior.
Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies, and how people interact within
these contexts. Since all human behavior is social, the
subject matter of sociology ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob; from organized crime to religious
cults; from the divisions of race, gender and social class
to the shared beliefs of a common culture; and from the
sociology of work to the sociology of sports.
DESCRIPTION
The sociology major is designed to contribute to the
overall intellectual and personal development of liberal
arts students and provide them with backgrounds useful
for careers in a variety of fields. Graduates are employed
in community, business, and organizational settings, and
attend graduate school in sociology, social work, law,
and other fields. Practicum and internship courses give
students an opportunity to gain experience in one or
more field placement settings to complement classroom
instructions.
Minor Options
Anthropology
The anthropology minor helps the student understand
cultures throughout the world. It is an ideal complement
to many majors, including history, psychology, sociology,
political science, communications, economics and business administration.
Criminology
The criminology minor examines the nature of criminal
law, the causes and consequences of criminal behavior,
and societal responses to crime and offenders. Students
with career interests in both adult and juvenile systems
– including enforcement, court systems, and corrections
– as well as those wishing to pursue graduate or law degrees, will find the criminology minor an excellent base.
TRENDS IN THIS FIELD
Given the breadth, adaptability, and utility of sociology,
employment opportunities abound for B.A. graduates.
CAREER OPTIONS
• Social services
• Community work
• Corrections
• Business
• College settings
• Health services
• Publishing
• Journalism
• Public relations
• Government services
• Teaching
STUDENT SUCCESS
Graduates of Eastern’s sociology program are currently
employed by U.S. Immigration; Connecticut’s Departments
of Social Services, Education, and Corrections; and many
police departments throughout the state.
“The Sociology Department
helped me understand the world
in a whole new way.”
GIAN MONTANARI ’07
“A degree in sociology was a perfect
fit for my new career.”
ALBINA CIESLA ’07
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For more information about the sociology major, contact Robert Wolf at (860) 465-4622 or [email protected].
For more information about the anthropology minor, contact Mary Kenny at [email protected]. For more information
about the criminology minor, contact Theresa Severance at (860) 465-4550 or [email protected] or Secretary
Diane Theriaque at [email protected] or (860) 465-4550 or visit www.easternct.edu/sociology/.