Sociology

Overview

Sociology at Eastern Michigan University studies the dynamics of human society through investigation of group structures, organizations, and societies, and how people interact within these contexts. Sociology addresses some of the most challenging issues of our time including the divisions of race, gender and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture to the sociology of work to the sociology of sports.It is a rapidly expanding field whose potential is increasingly tapped by those who craft policies and create programs. Sociologists understand social inequality, patterns of behavior, forces for social change and resistance, and how social systems work.

Objectives

• To allow students to develop skills necessary to secure employment in sociology and related fields;

• To equip students with advanced sociological training in theory and methods in preparation for the pursuit of doctoral degrees; and

• To equip students with advanced sociological education in preparation to teach in post-secondary institutions.