Sociology
Sociology is the branch of the social sciences that examines the causes and consequences of group behavior. In sociology courses, students explore many different aspects of society, such as interpersonal communication, race relations, class inequality, population dynamics, gender relations, social movements and the family.
Why study sociology?
- Sociology is the broadest discipline among the social sciences. Rather than specializing in just one aspect of human behavior, students in sociology classes study gender, race, class, culture, politics, interpersonal communication and many other topics.
- Sociology classes emphasize discussion and analysis of social issues. Students learn more about their own perspectives as well as why other people may have different perspectives. They also learn how to positively affect society.
- Sociology majors and minors develop a deep understanding of human behavior and how to analyze data about people. They are prepared to enter a broad range of professions, including education, social services, criminal justice and health care.
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Career options
- Work in a nonprofit agency administering programs, assessing the programmatic needs of a community and writing grants to fund needed programs.
- Work as a personnel/human resource manager, advising on policies related to the use of human resources including employee training, recruitment and promotion.
- Work as a community worker, assessing the social needs of an area and encourage community action to improve quality of life.
- Work for a social service agency as a vocational assistant or job coach.
- Teach in secondary schools.
- Analyze demographic data for the Census Bureau.
- Work in the administration of educational, health or recreational organizations.
- Conduct social research for public or private agencies.
- Work in sales or marketing.
- Work as a research technician for the federal government in sectors such as the Labor Department, Health and Human Services or the National Park Service.
Undergraduate programs
The UW-Eau Claire department of sociology offers:
Majors
- Sociology – liberal arts
- Sociology – middle/secondary teaching
Minors
- Sociology – liberal arts
- Sociology – middle/secondary teaching
Multidisciplinary programs
The department has administrative responsibility for the multidisciplinary minor in family studies and contributes to the following multidisciplinary programs: criminal justice, gerontology, women's studies, broadfield teaching social studies, and the environment, society and culture.
High school preparation
- Students planning to enter a degree program in sociology are encouraged to do well in English, mathematics, social sciences, history and contemporary world issues. Writing and communicative abilities are especially important.
- All students who enroll at UW-Eau Claire are required to have a minimum of 17 college preparatory units including:
– 4 years of English (at least 3 composition and literature)
– 2 years of a single foreign language
– 3 years of math (algebra, geometry, 1 advanced college preparatory math)
– 3 years of natural science
– 3 years of social science (1 must be world or American history)
– 2 additional units in the areas already mentioned or other academic areas
Course work
The elective courses are varied and examine topics such as race and ethnic relations, women's and men's roles in society, class and educational inequalities, families and intimate relationships, and population changes.
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