Sociology Students
Learn about social stratification and inequality, work and industrial relations, family forms and relationships, deviant behavior, social movements and revolutions, globalization, political relations and institutions, and the relationship between the individual and society.
Where this degree can take you
Undergraduate degrees in sociology can prepare graduates for various jobs, with career opportunities available in community and social services, education, business, government/the justice system and research.
EXAMPLES OF OUR COURSES
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Introduction to Social Work
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Social Work Methodology
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Social Problems
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Community Action
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Race and Ethnicity
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Deviant Behavior
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Social Work and Gender Issues
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Food and Hunger
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Latin American Society
WHAT CAN YOU DO WITH YOUR SOCIOLOGY DEGREE?
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Market researcher
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Case worker
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Parole officer
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Social worker
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Human resources specialist
- http://www.ehow.com/list_6813441_top-ten-jobs-sociology-major.html
- http://jobsearch.about.com/od/best-jobs-college/fl/top-10-jobs-sociology-majors.htm
SUMMER Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
(working remotely on Fridays)
Social Science Division Office
Mary Pettenger, Division Chair
Phone: 503-838-8301 Email: pettengm@wou.edu
Sharyne Ryals, Admin. Program Assistant
Phone: 503-838-8288 Email: ryalss@wou.edu
