Sociology - Academics

Sociology

Sociology is the study of social life, its characteristics, changes, causes and consequences. If you major in sociology, you’ll gain new perspectives about social organizations, social divisions and inequality. In your senior year, you’ll have a research project in which you’ll get to delve into the world of human relationships, political relations and possibly demographic analysis. Come away with a better understand of interpersonal and societal intersections with a major in sociology. With this major students can choose an optional concentration- Social Justice or Social Work.

I’m also a minor!

Four-year degree plan

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credits required for the Sociology major

students enrolled in the Sociology program

students per class on average in the Sociology program

of master's degree can be completed as an undergrad at WOU

Sample four-year degree plan

Learning outcomes

Investigate social issues and structures of social inequity through critical research and analysis
Explain and analyze the complex interactions among individuals, institutions and society
Effectively communicate and discuss social theories and research findings as they relate to social problems

Career opportunities

Market researcher
Alcohol and drug case worker
Parole officer
Social worker
Human resources specialist

Sociology minor

Select your option in this minor. Will you choose an emphasis in theory and research or focus on community services instead? Either way, you’ll uncover aspects of sociology that you may not have thought about before such as social research methods, sociology of deviant behavior and social
inequality.

credits required for the Sociology minor

Faculty

OLGA CUSTER

NTT Assistant Professor, Sociology
custeroi@wou.edu

MAUREEN DOLAN

Professor, Department Head, Sociology
dolanm@wou.edu

BECKY PHILLIPS

Assistant Professor, Sociology
phillipsr@wou.edu

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