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The general major in sociology allows a student to design a flexible liberal arts program, combining course work in sociology with courses in fields such as anthropology, Black American studies, criminal justice, economics, geography, philosophy, political science, psychology, and statistics. The major in sociology involves a minimum of 31 credits in sociology course work, plus related work. There are also four formal concentrations within the sociology major. Each concentration is organized around a distinctive set of courses and experiences, including a five-week internship or practicum in an organization related to the student’s specialization. These concentrations are: Social Welfare, Law and Society, Health Services, and Emergency and Environmental Management. Students receive official certification of their concentration, a recognition that can be important in seeking employment or admission to a graduate program.

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Sociology is the study of society and the social sources of human behaviors among groups and individuals. One element involves understanding and addressing social issues, such as family life, crime, education, war and peace, homelessness, poverty, immigration, and substance abuse. Another element involves studying the structure of societies, groups, organizations, and social institutions and how people interact in these settings. Sociology teaches a distinctive way of looking at the social world and offers unique insights into social behavior through research and other opportunities.

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