Sociology
The Fabric of Human Society
Want to better understand the social forces at work in your own life and all around you? That鈥檚 exactly what sociology majors do. They observe human behavior and how we interact with one another, examining the effects of social influence across lives, cultures, and communities. Then, they use this to answer complicated social questions and even influence social change.
Name one business, industry, or endeavor that hasn't benefited from understanding what makes us tick and what influences our choices. That鈥檚 the advantage of a liberal arts degree in sociology. You become an innovator, critical thinker, problem-solver, and communicator. Get rock-solid skills for a resume that impresses.
BA in Sociology
Want an influential career? Sociology majors study ever-changing social and cultural forces that shape our behavior using a variety of scientific methods such as surveys, interviews, observation, and content analysis. This degree is experiential, hands-on learning at its best.
BA in Anthropology/Sociology
Fascinated by different cultures? Our anthropology/sociology major will immerse you in how humans live, how we have evolved, and how society continues to shape our behaviors today. Through this lens, you鈥檒l discover a world of meaning that can help address global concerns. Like a rising tide for all boats, we're shaping tomorrow, together, today.
Minor
Launch your career with a smattering of sociology secret sauce. The insights into human nature are yours for the taking in our ultra-inclusive and notoriously close-knit community of active learners. From criminal justice and political science to communications and economics, adding a sociology minor creates space to imagine a path of influence.
Undergraduate
Minors
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International perspectives, working in the community, and collaborative student/faculty research projects are hallmarks of the Sociology Department. Students participate in department-sponsored internships with local organizations and businesses, and classes are designed specifically to incorporate community studies and service work.
When it comes to using an international lens, Keene State鈥檚 sociology program is a leader. You鈥檒l be provided with ample opportunities to get out of the classroom and into the cultures you鈥檙e studying. For instance, faculty-led student field trips abroad to places such as Poland, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Bosnia, Rwanda, Belize, and Nicaragua are a highlight of this program. Ready for an adventure?
Career Opportunities
What careers can sociology lead to? Your knowledge of how personal experiences are shaped by an ever-changing social world will give you an edge in a multitude of industries. You鈥檒l be able to compare the major influences in a situation and leverage that to solve problems. That鈥檚 what turns sociology majors into change makers and makes them so attractive to employers.
This degree delivers creativity combined with mastery of social behavior. It produces tomorrow's managers, policy makers, and entrepreneurs鈥攍eaders who have witnessed the value of inclusivity and equity at Keene State and can create more of it in the world.
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