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.
credits required for the Sociology major
students enrolled in the Sociology program
students per class on average in the Sociology program
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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
503-838-8292 | dolanm@wou.edu | BELL 210A
BECKY PHILLIPS
Assistant Professor, Sociology
phillipsr@wou.edu
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