What is Sociology?
Sociology is the study of social interaction, collective behavior. And the ways people together construct their society. It can be an unsettling, but always an exciting way of looking at our lives and the world around us.
Who Should Study Sociology?
Students who are interested in people, in working with people, in understanding the ways our social institutions, such as work, education, and family help to shape us. Our students gain analytical and research skills, a deeper appreciation for identity and diversity, a comprehension of world events and an ability to read media critically, and an awareness of themselves as responsible citizens.
The Sociology Department offers a major and minor in Sociology, as well as minors in Cultural Anthropology and Criminology. These majors/minors emphasize academic excellence, critical thinking, and practical applications of knowledge toward the improvement of the human condition. We encourage discussion of solutions to the problems and needs of societies in the United States and around the world. We also encourage students to become involved in service and community organizing activities.
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Career Options
The Sociology program at Regis provides excellent preparation for any kind of work in social and human services. Graduates have excelled in graduate school, in work with social service agencies, as teachers, and in the criminal justice system. We encourage our majors to try one or two internships as part of their course of study for purposes of career explorations. Students have interned with women’s shelters, home for the elderly, in residential treatment centers for youth, as probation officers, and in many more situations. In addition to preparation for professional opportunities in the field of sociology, the major also provide a strong background for those planning to enter the fields of law, medicine, community planning, or politics.