Sociology
Are you curious about the world around you? Are you interested in how culture and social structure influence individuals’ behavior? Are you concerned about inequalities in society, such as those related to economic class, race, and gender? You should consider Sociology.
Why should I choose this program?
Education is about much more than the skills necessary to obtain a job. It is about understanding the world around you, and doing so in a way that is based on research and facts. Enrolling in the Liberal Arts program and taking classes in Sociology will allow you to see how individual experiences, such as how we think, act, and feel, are connected to our wider society.
What skills will I learn and improve?
- Concepts, theories, and research that will help you understand various societies and cultures.
- An appreciation for cultural differences, diversity, and how forms of inequality impact individual lives.
- The ability to distinguish between evidence-based explanations of social issues and false or unsupported explanations.
What are my career opportunities?
The critical thinking and research skills that Sociology helps you develop will open the door to a broad variety of occupations. Students who study Sociology often go into academic positions that involve teaching, research, or a mix of the two. A degree in Sociology can also open the door to a variety of positions in business, government, entrepreneurship, or non-profit organizations.
Program features and benefits
HFC’s sociology faculty members are passionate about teaching students how to do sociology and how to think sociologically about the world.
Faculty specialize in a wide range of subfields, including social inequality, social problems, race and ethnicity, marriage and families, and social deviance.
We offer classes year-round and in various modalities (classroom, online) to fit your needs.
Faculty
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